"Brothers-Citizens!", a proclamation for Jews in Kiev issued by the Jewish Congregation leadership. Kiev, [ca.1920s]. Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian.
A proclamation announcing a fundraising for the poor and sick members of the congregation. The proclamation describes in a sentimental manner the poor condition of the Jews in Kiev. According to the text, hospitals were closed down, there are no medications, the orphanage is closed and Jewish schools are in poor condition. The proclamation calls for donations meant to help restoring the Jewish institutions. According to the announcement, the only income is that derived from the cemetery but it is not enough. The fundraising is justified in the text by explaining that "private national autonomy" is not taking place, and so self-taxation is justifiable. 33X41.5 cm, framed: 45X53.5 cm, very good condition. Not examined out of frame.