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Title A name given to the resource An Afternoon in the Archives - December, 2022 Subject The topic of the resource Historical Artifacts Description An account of the resource RIJHA Fall Meeting - December, 2022 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1800-1940 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association The first one explores many artifacts: a steamship book from a company that brought people from Europe to America, a soldier in the Civil War who was the first Jew to receive the Medal of Honor, our favorite mannequin’s “little sister” – “Bessie” who is a small doll here, dressed as her original was, and many other items. Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hebrew Free Loan Subject The topic of the resource Hebrew Free Loan Association - Rhode Island Description An account of the resource The Hebrew Free Loan Association was founded on Feb 4, 1903 by a small group of businessmen who saw the need to help the growing number of immigrants who were coming here penniless from Europe. The small initial capital with which the organization was started was contributed by the few in the community who were able to do so. The Association’s name until 1917 was Gemilath Chesed (Deeds of Loving Kindness), and all of its early records were in Yiddish. The size of the loans granted at the beginning ranged from $5 to $25; but as time went on and the community grew, more funds became available, and the organization was able to grant larger loan amounts. Persons requesting loans were required only to provide the names of two satisfactory endorsers. Loans up to $50 are granted with-out any endorsers. There are, of course, no charges made of the borrower. What is so remarkable about our Hebrew Free Loan is its viability –Its fundamental and ongoing usefulness. In every era and whatever the need, the Association has been not only a beacon of hope but has offered practical steps toward self-improvement and security. Despite precise by-laws, only seldom amended, the Association has attracted not only new borrowers but also new donors and new directors, who continually recycle funds. As the world has rapidly evolved, Hebrew Free Loan has remained relatively simple, stable, and inviting. Hebrew Free Loan has remained eager to assist with unforeseen and recurring difficulties, help young people start out on their own, and settle new waves of immigrants. In the latter capacity, the Association has worked fruitfully with Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Federation for three decades. Hebrew Free Loan has prospered, both as an idea and as an actuality, for another important reason. True to Jewish teaching, the Association has never been considered a charity. Despite occasional references, the Association has never been a “Jewish bank.” Hebrew Free Loan has been an instrument of tzedakah -social justice -providing opportunities to Jews and others to help themselves. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hebrew Free Loan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ballot box Gemilath Chesed Hebrew Free Loan