Judaica / Zionism - USA, Charity Token - East Side Free Kitchen, New York, Early 20th Century

Judaica / Zionism - USA, Charity Token - East Side Free Kitchen, New York, Early 20th Century A rare charity token from the East Side Free Kitchen, a Jewish philanthropic initiative that operated in New York’s Lower East Side in the early 20th century, providing free meals to the poor. Tokens like this were given to donors as symbols of gratitude and moral encouragement. Obverse: Features an open eye and the inscriptions: "EAST SIDE FREE KITCHEN" "BLESSED IS HE WHO GIVES" "FORTUNE IS IN MY PATH" Reflecting the belief that generosity brings divine and earthly blessings. Reverse: Depicts the Tablets of the Ten Commandments inscribed in ancient Hebrew letters, symbolizing faith and charity as core Jewish values. Metal: Bronze Weight: 7.035 g Diameter: 23 mm