Two broadsides (8.5” x 10.5”) pertaining to the conditions of Kashruth in McKeesport, Penn

AUCTION 35 | Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 at 1:00
Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 31
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Two broadsides (8.5” x 10.5”) pertaining to the conditions of Kashruth in McKeesport, Penn

McKeesport, Penn: Samuel Glick 1925

Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $350
1. Announcement calling for a public meeting: “Our hearts hurt to see that in a large city with four Orthodox congregations, anarchy reigns regarding Kashruth.” Signed by Rabbi Abraham Pollak and the presidents of the four congregations. 2. Announcement by the Shochet, Rev. Y. Weinberg: “I ask all McKeesport Jews to support my enterprise by telling your merchants to send chickens to me for slaughter.”