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The Shomer Club ceased functioning in 1995 as the number and energy level of the community's seniors declined.15
Mother's Day Tea sponsored by the members of the Young Judaea group.1940
Carleton Street, Saint John, New Brunswick
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Community dinners, teas, parties and other such events have been part of the Jewish community life since it began.17
One of the last Youth Aliyah dinners was held in the Shaarei Zedek Synagogue in 19961996
Carleton Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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In the "Golden Age", there were a large number of activities which took place in the synagogue hall including communal dinners at certain holidays and dinners for Jewish causes such as State of Israel Bonds and Youth Aliyah.19
Young Men's Hebrew Association Ball held in the 1940s.1940
Saint John, New Brunswick
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A popular event, especially for young couples was the annual YMHA Ball. Community dinners are still one of the main social events in the Jewish community.21
Rose Freedman was presented with a Negev Award17 June 1962
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Jennie Brownberg, Rose Freedman, Clara Bernstein and Erminie Cohen were among the women who took an active role in the State of Israel Bonds drives, mainly the realm of the men of the Ezra Lodge of the Zionist Men's Organization of Canada, and were honoured for their work.23
Cover of State of Israel Bonds Dinner program in honour of Erminie Cohen30 November 1975
Saint John, New Brunswick
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First page of State of Israel Bonds dinner program in honoour of Erminie Cohen30 November 1975
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Second page of State of Israel Bonds dinner program, honouring Erminie Cohen30 November 1975
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Third page of State of Israel Bonds dinner program, honouring Erminie Cohen30 November 1975
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Page from State of Israel Bonds dinner program, honouring Erminie Cohen30 November 1975
Saint John, New Brunswick
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