Kieltzer Sick & Benevolent Society of New York Inc

The Kieltzer Sick & Benevolent Society of New York Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization established by immigrants from Kielce, Poland. The society was founded on January 7, 1905, with its first president being Moritz S. Markowitz[4].

History and Purpose

Initially organized as the Kieltzer Sick and Benevolent Society of Russian Poland, Inc., the organization aimed to provide support and assistance to its members, particularly in times of need. It maintained a loan fund to help alleviate financial burdens faced by its constituents[3]. Over time, the society has evolved to include commemorative activities, honoring the history and legacy of the Jewish community of Kielce.

Commemorative Initiatives

The society is involved in memorializing the martyrs and victims of the Holocaust and subsequent events, such as the Kielce pogrom of 1946. A notable example is the memorial at New Montefiore Cemetery in Pinelawn, New York, which commemorates the Jewish martyrs killed in Kielce during World War II[1]. The society also works to safeguard the memory of these events and the legacy of the Jewish community.

Current Activities

Today, the Kieltzer Sick & Benevolent Society of New York Inc. focuses on preserving the heritage of its members' ancestral community. It serves as a connection point for descendants of Kielce's Jewish community, fostering a sense of identity and continuity among them[2].

Tax Information

The organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 112667862. It operates as a nonprofit entity within the United States.

[1] https://www.museumoffamilyhistory.com/hm-kielce-nm.htm [2] https://kieltzer.org [3] http://www.yivoarchives.org/index.php?p=collections%2Fcontrolcard&id=33423 [4] https://kieltzer.org/the-kieltzer-sick-benevolent-society-of-new-york-inc/about-the-society/ [5] https://encyclopedia.yivo.org/article.aspx/kielce