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Rosa Keil (1890-1980) was an Austrian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at the age of 3, a homemaker, and an author of pose and poems. She wrote her 1952 novel, “A Woman Called Chaye”, while raising nine children. Keil was heavily involved in her…

William P. Frank Collection

Sallie Topkis Ginns discusses the early Wilmington Jewish community (late 19th to mid-20th century) and the founding and early activities of many Delaware Jewish organizations, including Adas Kodesch, the Bikur Cholim…

"Sonny" was born in Wilmington on July 20, 1920 to Isador and Ida Schutzman. He graduated the University of Delaware in 1941 and then joined the US Army where he served as an officer in Bora Bora and Europe. In 1948, he volunteered to serve in the…

N. Norman Schutzman (July 20, 1920 - March 30, 2016) was a business owner in Wilmington who served as president of Congregation Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center, and helped establish the Melton School and endowment program for the Jewish…

video recording of an oral history interview

former Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Delaware (JFD), story of Delaware participation in 1967 & 1973
Israeli War

Nisson Finkelstein (1925-1989) was a physicist, businessman, and activist. He was the founder and former president of ILC Industries Inc., the company that designed and produced the spacesuits used in NASA’s Apollo program. He was heavily involved in…