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Opening of the Jews' Hospital

When
17 May 1855
Where
West 28th Street, Manhattan
Part of
Mount Sinai Hospital dedicated as the Jews' Hospital in New York

The hospital opened with 45 beds on West 28th Street in Manhattan, serving as a dedicated facility for Jewish patients.

The institution opened on May 17, 1855, on West 28th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. It began with 45 beds and was supported by Jewish benefactors, focusing on treating poor Jewish patients and providing training for Jewish interns.

Sources

  1. Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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