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NO GREATER ACT OF REAL GMILUS CHESED AND FINER DEED COULD HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY THOSE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF RABBI S. SO LO M O N THAN THE DEDICATION OF THIS PAGE IN HIS MEMORY AND THE INSCRIPTION OF HIS NAME ON THIS PAGE OF THE BOOK of REMINISCENCES 'v n V* * * 0 * v T T-YT^*T"yy * T t ^ M H 1 MAY S OLOMON' S WISDOM BE MULTIPLIED ♦ no» rrai aim

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Our sages said, "No one is accompanied to his resting place by gold and silver cr by precious stones but by Toroh, wistom and by acts of good deeds." Truly, "Torah, knowledge and good deeds" accompanied Rabbi Solomon when he departed from this earthly life. His knowledge of the Bible and the Talmud, their interpretations and translations, were deeply engraved in his heart and mind. Words of wisdom flowed from his lips, and those who heard him speak the word of God, enjoyed it greatly. Rabbi Solomon was not only a Shochet, Mohel and teacher, but also a leader of the San Antonio Jewish Community for three decades. He was humble in his ways and friendly to all, his doors were always open to the needy and the stranger, for he truly observed the Command of "Hachnosas Orchim," and received all men with a pleasant countenance. For eighteen years Rabbi Solomon was the Rabbi of the old Agudas Achim Congregation, and for eight years Rabbi of the Rodfei Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation. A pioneer of the Hebrew Free Loan Associa tion, he was, in all, a great Prince in Israel. May his memory be blessed, and may his soul enjoy eternal l ife . Rabbi Solomon gave charity both openly and secretly to the poor and needy.

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On this page of the Book of Reminiscences is brief ly inscribed the history of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham II. Kamra. s, and of their good deeds and contributions to wards the welfare of our Jewish Community. Mr. AERAIIAM KAMRASS came to San Antonio almost two decades ago, and established himself here. Though he worked hard to support his family and build up his business, he found enough time to take a hand in community life. In 1924, realizing the necessity of a Hebrew Free Loan in our Jewish Community, Mr. Kam- rass immediately called upon a few of his friends, con vincing them of the need of such an organization. Dif ficult was that task, and he encountered many obstacles on his way. Some charitable institutions were against his idea and tried to discourage him, but his heart felt the great need of such an organization as the Gmilus Chasodjm; and through his efforts and ceaseless work, Mr. KAMRASS succeeded in organizing the Hebrew Free Loan. Only a handful of men joined him in his undertaking and within a short time 70 members joined. Mr. KAM RASS devoted a great deal of his time toward that good ■cause and under his leadership as President for 12 years the H. F. L. increased in membership and became known as the most outstanding organization in our Jew ish Community. As honorary president now, he still at tends meetings and keeps up the spirit to do and help. Mr. KAMRASS was also president of the Rodfe Sholom Congregation for 5 years and carried out his plans and fulfilled his duties successfully. He organized a Hebrew School and worked for the good cause earnestly. He also saw the necessity of beautifying the Cemetery and fixing in all things needed there. Mrs KAMRASS has helped him in every way and patiently carried the burden of bringing up their children in a Jewish spirit. Mr. and Mrs. KAMRASS truly deserve that their names and good deeds should be inscribed in the Safer Hazicoron to which they contributed morally and mater ially.

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This Page is Dedicated in Honor of

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Mr. Ponsky was born in Horan, Vilner Guberni, Lith uania, in the year of 1874. He arrived in the U. S. A. in 1889. Mrs. Ponsky was born in Pazelva, in Guberni of Kovno, Lithuania, and arrived in the U. S. A. in 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Ponsky were married in 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio, in the Litvishe Shul. Mr. and Mrs. Ponsky were members of the Hebrew Free Loan in Cleveland, Ohio and are also members of the Hebrew Free Loan in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Ponsky are members of the Congregation Rodfei Sholom of San Antonio, Texas. They donated to that institution sets of TALMUD, MISHNAYES and TANACH. Mr. and Mrs. Ponsky are temporarily residing in San Antonio, Texas. May God grant Mr. and Mrs. Ponsky long life and happiness, and find pleasure in continuing their good deeds

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Rachel Budnitzky-Robinson was born in the year 1878 in Krasna-Polia and came to the United States in the year 1895.

Louis and Rachel Robinson were married in 1897, in Kingstown, Pa., and went to Dallas, Texas, where they resided for eight years. Then they returned to Kingstown, Pa., where they lived for the rest of their lives. Louis and Rachel Robinson died in August 1st, 1929 (Tamuz 24th, 5699)

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On this page of the Book of Reminis cences are inscribed the good deeds of Joseph Selig Hahn. Mr. Hahn was one of the pioneers of our Jewish Community. He has contrib uted greatly towards the upbuilding of our Jewish institutions both local and national. Mr. Hahn belonged to numerous organ izations, and helped them morally and ma terially; he was a member of Congregation Agudas Achim for nearly fifty years, a member of the Hebrew Free Loan Associa tion, Zionist Organization, B’nai B’rith and many others. #

His was a life spent in Faith, Hope and Charity, which is the greatest heritage that can be left to his family; a man made out of the finer human traits of Character that endeared him to every one. May his memory be blessed. This act of inscribing the name of Mr. Hahn in this Sefer Hazicoron is truly a noble deed of his beloved wife, Rosa Hahn. Let not kindness and truth forsake Thee.

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OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE HEBREW FREE LORN ASSOCIATION

It is our sincere wish that this organiz ation to which we contribute and help materially and morally, may continue to grow. May this contribution be an insp iration to those who give their time and efford to further the noble cause of Gmilus Chasodim in our midst.

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A Righteous Deed of a Noble Father No greater deed can be done by a true loving father than the perpetuation of the memory of his dear one by inscribing the name IN THE BOOK OF REMINISCENCES OF THE HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION

THIS PAGE IS A DEDICATION IN MEMORY OF JEANNETTE JACOBS BY HER FATHER SAMUEL JACOBS

MISS JEANNETTE JACOBS DEPARTED FROM THIS EARTHLY LIFE IN THE PRIME OF HER LIFE. DURING HER SHORT LIFE SHE WAS GREATLY INTERESTED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF OUR CITY. MISS JACOBS SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE JUNIOR HADASSAH FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. MAY HER LABOR NOT BE IN VAIN, AND MAY THE SPIRIT OF HER GOOD DEEDS WITH US FOR EVER REMAIN.

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This page is dedicated to the nobie work of Abraham Vexler. president of the ’ G miiuth Cha- sodim, ' and Rose Vexler, his wife. For twenty-three years Mr. and Mrs. Vexler have been residents of San Antonio, and since their arrival they have been very active in all Jewish community activities Their home is a tr . it. wish one—a "Beth Israel." There one can see the observance of "Kashruth," the Sabbath and the Festivals in an atmosphere thoroughly and traditionally Jewish. Their ^ons and daughters have been given a fine Jewish education. All have attended the Talmud Torah, and also the Religious School of the Con gregation Agudos Achim. They hove been con firmed and graduated from these institutions. Abraham Vexler is one of the most charitable men in our community, one of the first contributors to every'cause. The Synagogue, Community Center, Talmud Torah, Jewish National Fund, Joint Dis tribution Committee, United Palestine Appeal, Ye- shivahs, and various European institutions have benefited greatly because of his efforts. Mr. Vex ler has given not only of his means but also of his time and labor in behalf cf every Jesvish cause. In 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Vexler endowed and equipped a room in the Hebrew Community Center in memory of their dear parents. In addition to being president of the "G'miiuth Chasodim," Abraham Vexler is Vice-President of the Congregation Agudas Achim, Chairman of the Jewish National Fund Council, Vice-President of rhe Talmud Torah, Vice-President of the San An tonio Chapter of the Zionist Organization, is on the board of directors of the Hebrew Community Center, and is also an c ive board member of many of the local Jewish organizations.

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Israel Alexander This Page is Inscribed in This Book of Reminiscenses (Sefer Hazikoron) by Mr. Israel Alexander, as a Contribution to the Welfare of the Hebrew Free Loan of San Antonio

Mr. Alexander was born in Britchan, Bessarabia, Russia, on the 7th day of Adar, 5632 (1872). He ar rived in the United States in 1921, and became a mem ber of Congregation of Rodfei Sholom on arriving in this city. He has been a member of the Hebrew Free Loan since its organization. Mr. Alexander and his en tire family reside in San Antonio, Texas.

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■*- OUR AIMS •«- To INCREASE the feeling of fellowship and brotherly love among the members of our fraternity. To create a reputation of integrity and leadership for Sigma Alpha Rho. To establish habits of clean thought, clean action, and sincere reverence. To develop the character and qualities of our members in such a way that they shall be considered a pride to their community and their fraternity.

Albert, Richard Alter, Sylvan Alterman, Jerome Baxt, Joseph Brown, Marvin Budow, Bernard Cohen, Harold Cohen, Robert Crasilneck, Harold Cristol, Charles Davidson, Charles Davis, Marvin Donzis, Jerome Eisenberg, Jodie Fonarow, Willard Goldenberg, Floyd Goldfein, William Goldstein, Eugene Goot, Irwin Gordon, William Fink, Norman Fischer, Albert

Greenburg, Robert Holzman, Bernard Kalish, Paul Karotkin, Lester Kurland, Anthony Nevelow, Howard Nevelow, Stanley Nussbaum, Lester Racusin, Robert Rosenman, Bernard Ruttenberg, Benjamin Shanken, Sidney Schiller, Donald Siegel, Fred Sinkin, Samuel Sugarman, Gershon Stanley, Jerome Tobias, Robert Weiner, Beryl Sapson, Irving Scherr, Harold Seriff, Jack

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Officers and Trustees of the Hebrew Free Loan Assn Administration of the Years 1937-38

J. Walter Feigenbaum, S. Barban, D. Safir, J. Spector, A. Rabinowitz, L. Greenberg and Jake Ratner. In the second row from left to right are A. Seriff, A. Matusoff, Rev. A. Gur- vitz, Rev. D. Kanter, A. Kamrass, A. Vex- ler, Rabbi A. Rabinowitz, Rabbi D. Tam- arkin, Rev. H. Lubel and I. Lewin. In the third row from left to right are S. Glasser, S. Erlich, B. Barenblat, S. Kagan, H. Cohen, D. Shaenfield, Z. Katz, A. Sinkin, N. Gossen, M. Pachter, E. M. Forbes and S. Levin.

"["HE above is a picture of the honorary officers and trustees of the Hebrew Free Loan Association, taken on the stage of the Hebrew Community Cen ter, the afternoon of Sunday, January, 16th, 1938, and whom, by their unified efforts and ardent co-operation in be half of the Association and its noble pur pose, were greatly responsible for the remarkable strides of progress made by the Association during the fiscal year of 1937-38. From left to right in the first row is

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WITH GREATEST RESPECT WE INSCRIBE THESE WORDS ON THIS PAGE OF THE SEFER HAZICORON TO PERPETUATE THE GOOD NAME OF A NOBLE MAN AND GREAT TALMUDIC SCHOLAR WHOSE MEMORY IS A SYMBOL OF HONOR AND REVERENCE IN THE BOOK OF REMINISCENCES. Habbi Klpban

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A great scholar is hard to replace when he departed to the eternal resting place.

If we will use only beautiful phrases

And not words that are simple and plain,

If we will give him a thousand praises

Our words will not be uttered in vain.

His knowledge of the Bible was deep and wide, The secrets of the Talmud he knew well. His treasure of wisdom was a real guide To those who drank from that living well.

He was always humble in every way

A helping hand he extended to every man,

Of the word of God he spoke every day

These are the virtues of Rabbi Kleban.

May the spirit of his good deeds and wisdom Be to us a source of great inspiration, May his noble soul in heavenly kingdom Pray for a speedy redempion of our nation.

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Prior to the time Mr, Lewin morried his second wife, Stishe Lewin, he served the Congregation Agudcs Achim os Beadle (Shomosi for severcl years. During this period, Mr. Lewin did his best not oniy to piecse the officers of the Congregation, but else the members. He always fulfilled his duty wholeheartedlv. In his spare time, Mr. Lewin found a way to fulfil the command of "Bikkur Cholim" by visiting the sick in the hospitals, ond by seeing to it that those Jews who were in need were helped. He never over-looked the poor jewish families of our city, always serving gladly end willingly. After his morriege to Stishe Lewin, a noble and kind woman, Mr. Lewin took an even greater interest in our community affairs. With the assistance ond co-operoticn of his good-hearted wife, who herself willingly gave of her time ond substance, more time was devoted to every good cause. Mr. and Mrs. Lewin not only aided worthy organizations morally but he helped financially. Mr. Lewin olso devoted much time to the Congregation, not only as Sexton, but, as Gabbai. As President of the Talmud Torah, Israel Lewin accom plished a great deal in causing the Jewish children to attend the Hebrew Institute. Mr. Lewin took a greet interest in the building of ihe Community Center and served as its first president for two yeers. Traveling several times to Palestine, Mr. and Mrs. Lewin gave with open hands to the good cause of rebuilding the National Homeland. In Europe their needy relatives were hzlpea in q cheerful manner. The virtues and goad deeds of his worthy couple are Inscribed on this page cf the Sefer Hczicoron in order that their good nome may be remembered forever.

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J. Walter Feigenbaum, S. Barban, D. Safir, J. Spector, A. Rabinowitz, L. Greenberg and Jake Ratner. In the second row from left to right are A. Seriff, A. Matusoff, Rev. A. Gur- vitz, Rev. D. Kanter, A. Kamrass, A. Vex- ler, Rabbi A. Rabinowitz, Rabbi D. Tam- arkin, Rev. H. Lubel and I. Lewin. In the third row from left to right are S. Glasser, S. Erlich, B. Barenblat, S. Kagan, H. Cohen, D. Shaenfield, Z. Katz, A. Sinkin, N. Gossen, M. Pachter, E. M. Forbes and S. Levin.

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Our sages said, "No one is accompanied to his resting place by gold and silver or by precious stones but by Torah, wistom and by acts of good deeds." Truly, "Torah, knowledge and good deeds" accompanied Rabbi Solomon when he departed from this earthly life. His knowledge of the Bible and the Talmud, their interpretations and translations, were deeply engraved in his heart and mind. Words of wisdom flowed from his lips, and those who heard him speak the word of God, enjoyed it greatly. Rabbi Solomon was not only a Shochet, Mohel and teacher, but also a leader of the San Antonio Jewish Community for three decades. He was humble in his ways and friendly to all, his doors were always open to the needy and the stranger, for he truly observed the Command of "Hachnosas Orchim," and received all men with a pleasant countenance. For eighteen years Rabbi Solomon was the Rabbi of the old Agudas Achim Congregation, and for eight years Rabbi of the Rodfei Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation. A pioneer of the Hebrew Free Loan Associa tion, he was, in all, a great Prince in Israel. May his memory be blessed, and may his soul enjoy eternal l i fe . Rabbi Solomon gave charity both openly and secretly to the poor and needy.

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Dr. Bernard Kahn was a resident of © San Antonio for a quarter of a century. He belonged to every Jewish organiza tion and helped materially and morally. Dr. Kahn gave generously to every local worthy cause. He contributed to several charitable institutions of other countries. His Jewish education never departed from him.

Dr. Kahn was a member o f t h e following organizations: Hebrew Free Loan Association, Talmud Torah, Poale Zion, Zionist Organization of America, B'nai B'rith, Brith Abraham, The Ort, Ponerezah Turein and various other organizations.

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This Book Of Remembrance gives a glimpse of the life of Mrs. Bella

Karotkin and of her late husband Max Karotkin.

At age 15, Bella Karotkin came to San Antonio with her mother.

Her father was murdered in a Kiev pogrom. She later married

Max Karotkin who also came from around Kiev. They were some of

the first orthodox Jews in San Antonio. The Karotkins were

instrumental in organizing the Jewish community - built the first

orthodox synagogue, established charitable organizations. As

the city grew and more Jews came to San Antonio the newcomers

needed help. Later a Talmud Torah and larger synagogue was built.

The Karotkins donated generously. They also financially helped

their friends in Europe and subsidized the establishment of Jewish

settlements in Palestine.

Mrs. Karotkin took pride in her kosher household and in giving

the children a orthodox education. Their door was always open

everybody. She was determined to uphold the Jewish traditional

teaching to her children - at the time there was no Talmud Torah

she found private tutors for them.

Now that the children are grown, she does the same with her grand-

chilren. Mrs. Karotkin finds the greatest pleasure in the fact,

that her college graduated children attend daily prayers. She

continues to support the charities that she and her late husband

subscribed to. God should grant her long life.

San Antonio

September 27, 1939

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October the Eighth Nineteen Thirty Nine Eighth Day of Tishre - 5700 San Antonio, Texas

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ON THIS PAGE OF THE BOOK OF REMINISCENCES OF THE HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION, ARE INSCRIBED THE NAMES OF MR. AND MRS. JUicdaet JVlitg,%atn PIONEERS OF THIS JEWISH COMMUNITY WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO EVERY GOOD CAUSE AND HELPED MATERIALLY AND MORALLY IN THE UPBUILDING OF MANY WORTHY INSTITUTIONS.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Milgrom came to the United States in 1881 and have been residing in San Antonio close to a half century. They have raised a fam ily of four daughters and have brought them up in Jewish spirit. Mr. Milgrom has always been an active member in this community and has taken a great interest in Jewish affairs. Mr. Milgrom was one of the Charter Members of the A g u d a s Achim Congregation. He served as president for eight years. He was also instrumental in forming the Beth Abra ham Lodge, which was later named after his father, Moses Milgrom Lodge.

in Mr. Milgrom took a great part forming the Hebrew School. He is a member for many years in the B'nai BYith Eda Lodge, the Zionist Organiza tion and is a member of the Hebrew Free Loan Association. Mrs. Milgrom also took a great deal of interest in her early days in the Jew ish Community and in many Jewish affairs. May the Almighty bless them for their good deeds and contributions and for their services which they have rendered to the Jewish Community of our city.

NOVEMBER THE 29th 1939

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M O T H E R Born in March 1865 Died at the Age of 57 March the 8th 1922 F A T H E R Born in March 1869 Died at the Age of 63 March the 3rd 1932

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The inscription of the names of our parents on this page is our tribute to perpetuate their memory in the Pooh of Reminiscenced of the pebreto Jftee Hoan Association TO WHICH OUR FATHER BELONGED AND HELPED THE CAUSE OF GMILUS CHASODIM

Passie Gershowitz Sarah Polakoff ---------- O----------

Joe Suprun Abe Suprun

MAY THEIR SOULS BE BLESSED

Mrs. Fania Rosenberg

DECEMBER THE 3rd 1939 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS