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Hersh Zipper

הרש ציפר

Jewish-quarter police commander who funded the orphanage's opening.

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... בית״היתומים נפתח ב״30 במאי 1842 בעזרתו הפעילה של מפקד המשטרה ברובע היהודי, הרש ציפר (1796 — 1858), שתרם למעלה זה את כל הונו 15 ב). האדוקים העשירים סרבו מתוך התנגדות למגמת מוסד זה להשתתף בעזרה כספית לקיומו. הממשלה תרמה 10 סטיפנדיות להשתלמות החניכים במלאכה ומקצוע.
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Event
Orphanage opening
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Person
Emperor Ferdinand
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Dr. Blumenfeld
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Institution
Talmud Torah
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Institution
Orphanage
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Associated events
Organization Founding · 1842-05-30
Orphanage opening

The orphanage opened with active assistance from Jewish-quarter police commander Hersh Zipper.