The Montefiore Lodge Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association of Providence Cookbook - Epicurean Treats

The Montefiore Lodge Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association of Providence Cookbook - Epicurean Treats

Recipe book

The Montefiore Lodge Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association of Providence, Rhode Island was the first Jewish women’s society in Providence. It was organized by Rabbi David Voorsanger October 23,1877 and received its charter from the State Legislature at the January session of 1880 as “The Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association of the City of Providence,” a name which was amended March 6, 1885 to read Montefiore Lodge Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association. It was chartered “For the purpose of visiting and granting weekly benefits to sick members and to assist the poor and needy.” Most early members were from the Sons of Israel and David (later Temple Beth El). In September 1905 it was voted “that this lodge publish and sell a cook-book of favorite recipes.” Two separate committees were appointed, one for the cooking recipes and the other to solicit advertising. Progress on this project was slow. In March 1907 a bill for one dollar “for dummy of the cook book (was) presented by Miss Buffington, the advertising agent.” All members were urged to co-operate in securing advertisements. In July fifty cook-books were distributed for sale, and in October it was reported that $30.75 had been received for advertisements and $18.90 from sale of the books.

The Montefiore Lodge Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association of Providence

Recipe Books

Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

1907

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Recipe Books

Book

English

Recipe Book

Recipe Book