Object numberM2006/046:015
DescriptionLetter from the Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum to Mr. Rothfield thanking him for his interest in the care of the 'Jewish lads' the letter goes on to thank him for his training of the boys during sporting activities.
Abe Rothfield was born in Gateshead and educated at the Durham University. At the outbreak of World War I, he was already serving in a territorial unit of the British Army, 15th (county London) Bn, the London Regiment (Prince of Wales, Civil Service Rifles). He was subsequently commissioned in the 14th Bn, Durham Light infantry and in the last stages of the war, transferred to the Royal Flying Corps.
His distinguished war service in the battlefields of France earned him the prestigious Military Cross and Bar.
In 1924 he emigrated to Australia and commenced a long and successful career as headmaster of the NSW Board of Jewish Education. He had an extensive knowledge and profound love of Jewish learning, which he passed on to his pupils, by whom he is fondly remembered.
Abe Rothfield was born in Gateshead and educated at the Durham University. At the outbreak of World War I, he was already serving in a territorial unit of the British Army, 15th (county London) Bn, the London Regiment (Prince of Wales, Civil Service Rifles). He was subsequently commissioned in the 14th Bn, Durham Light infantry and in the last stages of the war, transferred to the Royal Flying Corps.
His distinguished war service in the battlefields of France earned him the prestigious Military Cross and Bar.
In 1924 he emigrated to Australia and commenced a long and successful career as headmaster of the NSW Board of Jewish Education. He had an extensive knowledge and profound love of Jewish learning, which he passed on to his pupils, by whom he is fondly remembered.
Production date 1913-05-13
Production periodWWI
Object nameletters
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- height: 260.00 mm
width: 208.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Abraham Rothfield