"Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Sir Moses Montefiore is a record of the Montefiores' lives from 1812 to 1883 and is told through personal diaries and stories. The book tells of Sir Moses and his wife, Lady Montefiore, and their many acts of kindness and charity. It looks at their work with Jewish communities and other important issues of the time. The book starts by describing Sir Moses’ early life and the beginning of the diaries. Dr. Loewe's introduction gives us a picture of the couple's connected lives and their dedication to helping others. It talks about Sir Moses’ early success in business and society, as well as the important events that inspired him and Lady Montefiore to do so much good for others, highlighting their important roles and preparing readers for the stories to come.
Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume 1 (of 2) Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries, from 1812 to 1883
By Moses Montefiore
Witness the inspiring journey of a devoted couple who dedicated their lives to helping others and changing the world through acts of kindness and charity.
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About the AuthorSir Moses Haim Montefiore, 1st Baronet, was a British financier and banker, activist, philanthropist and Sheriff of London. Born to an Italian Sephardic Jewish family based in London, after he achieved success, he donated large sums of money to promote industry, business, economic development, education and health among the Jewish community in the Levant. He founded Mishkenot Sha'ananim in 1860, the first Jewish settlement outside the Old City of Jerusalem.
Sir Moses Haim Montefiore, 1st Baronet, was a British financier and banker, activist, philanthropist and Sheriff of London. Born to an Italian Sephardic Jewish family based in London, after he achieved success, he donated large sums of money to promote industry, business, economic development, education and health among the Jewish community in the Levant. He founded Mishkenot Sha'ananim in 1860, the first Jewish settlement outside the Old City of Jerusalem.
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