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Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum

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The Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum was an orphanage constructed in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2][3] The Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum branched off from the Hebrew Orphan Asylum of New York when that organization narrowed its support to children in Manhattan. The Brooklyn organization was created by philanthropic members of Temple Israel and K.K. Beth Elohim.[3] Among those who spent part of their childhood there are Hannah Tompkins and eden ahbez.

FoundersTemple Israel and K.K. Beth Elohim
LegalstatusOrphanage
Headquarters373 Ralph Avenue
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Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum
PredecessorHebrew Orphan Asylum of New York
FoundersTemple Israel and K.K. Beth Elohim
Legal statusOrphanage
Headquarters373 Ralph Avenue
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Brooklyn
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