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February 17, 1881
Knoxville Daily Chronicle
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Rev. J. H. Campbell shares his 50-year experience working with the poor, noting he has never received charity requests from Jews, who care for their own needy and even donate to others, as seen in a recent wood distribution where Jews did not participate.
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No Beggars Among Jews.
The following from the pen of Rev. J. H. Campbell is a bit of testimony which will be corroborated by all, and will furnish a subject for sober reflection: In all my experience among the poor, extending back over fifty years, I have never had an application for charity from an Israelite. Last week, when wood for the poor was being distributed, and when people of both races and all denominations were clamoring for their share, the Jews stood entirely aloof. They sometimes give me money for the poor, but never ask charity for themselves. If there are needy ones among them they are provided for by their own brethren. I leave it to others to account for these facts. They are worthy of serious consideration, and are highly creditable to the Jews.
The following from the pen of Rev. J. H. Campbell is a bit of testimony which will be corroborated by all, and will furnish a subject for sober reflection: In all my experience among the poor, extending back over fifty years, I have never had an application for charity from an Israelite. Last week, when wood for the poor was being distributed, and when people of both races and all denominations were clamoring for their share, the Jews stood entirely aloof. They sometimes give me money for the poor, but never ask charity for themselves. If there are needy ones among them they are provided for by their own brethren. I leave it to others to account for these facts. They are worthy of serious consideration, and are highly creditable to the Jews.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Jewish Community
Charity Testimony
No Beggars
Mutual Aid
Rev Campbell
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. J. H. Campbell
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Rev. J. H. Campbell
Story Details
Rev. J. H. Campbell recounts over fifty years of experience among the poor without any Jewish requests for charity; Jews provide for their own needy and donate to others, standing aloof during a recent wood distribution for the poor.