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·· Kopatkewitcher Aid Society
·· Chevra Agudas Achim Anshe
Kopatkavitch
The constitution and by-laws of the
Kopatkewitcher Aid Society
were
organized in December, 1905,
and amended in 1945.
Founding Members
Former Presidents
(as of 1945)
The purpose of the society was "to provide aid in
case of sickness and
need, endowment benefit,
burial expenses, and free burial ground in case
of death
and also to give as much help as possible
to the Jewish
Nation."
The Society continues to function,
and is now devoted primarily
to commemorating the Jewish
community of Kopatkevichi.
Meetings are held annually.
Chevra Agudas Achim Anshe Kopatkavitch
incorporated as a not-for-profit
organization in the State of New York
in May, 1906.
The purpose of the organization was
"devotional worship, to assist each
other
in case of need or in distress and to
assist in the burial of
deceased members
and their families."
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