HOT DOG, GET YOUR HOT DOG! Miss yesterday’s Coney Island eating contest?  Worry not… When I think of July 4th in New York,Coney Island comes to mind. There are so many fun things to do, but who can forget about the hot dog eating contest. Tourists are told that it can’t be missed, but I’m not so sure that my stomach can handle it. This photograph from the 1930s is a classic! If you’re jumping on a boat like this happy group make sure to hold on. If not, eat a hot dog or two for me… I’ll be staying away from them. Photograph, ca. 1930. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1999.117).

HOT DOG, GET YOUR HOT DOG!

Miss yesterday’s Coney Island eating contest?  Worry not…

When I think of July 4th in New York,Coney Island comes to mind. There are so many fun things to do, but who can forget about the hot dog eating contest. Tourists are told that it can’t be missed, but I’m not so sure that my stomach can handle it. This photograph from the 1930s is a classic! If you’re jumping on a boat like this happy group make sure to hold on. If not, eat a hot dog or two for me… I’ll be staying away from them.

Photograph, ca. 1930. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1999.117).

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SERIOUSLY, IT’S THIS HOT? Take a break from the heat - pause and contemplate the cool waters of Lake Tiberias! 1985.038 Lake Tiberias, Mordecai Avniel (1900-1990), oil on canvas, Israel, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Collection, Yeshiva University Museum

SERIOUSLY, IT’S THIS HOT?

Take a break from the heat - pause and contemplate the cool waters of Lake Tiberias!

1985.038 Lake Tiberias, Mordecai Avniel (1900-1990), oil on canvas, Israel, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Collection, Yeshiva University Museum

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RECOVERY WITH A VIEW - FROM TRAIL OF THE MAGIC BULLET Jewish Hospitals first started opening in the 1840’s. Mount Sinai was founded in 1852 in New York and later spread to cities across the country. The picturesque building seen on this post card is located in Miami Beach Florida. The tropical sight of palm trees outside a hospital window will endorse a speedy recovery. *Image: Collection of Dr. Aaron Feingold, on loan to YUM for Trail of the Magic Bullet: The Jewish Encounter with Modern Medicine, 1860-1960 on view February 26 - August 12, 2012

RECOVERY WITH A VIEW - FROM TRAIL OF THE MAGIC BULLET

Jewish Hospitals first started opening in the 1840’s. Mount Sinai was founded in 1852 in New York and later spread to cities across the country. The picturesque building seen on this post card is located in Miami Beach Florida. The tropical sight of palm trees outside a hospital window will endorse a speedy recovery.

*Image: Collection of Dr. Aaron Feingold, on loan to YUM for Trail of the Magic Bullet: The Jewish Encounter with Modern Medicine, 1860-1960 on view February 26 - August 12, 2012

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WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR SUMMER ESCAPE TO BE? AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Summer houses are coming back into style and what better place is there to spend your summer relaxing and enjoying the quiet than on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This painting, entitled “Road to Galilee,” gives us a taste of the beauty of the region. Landscape depicting two white buildings among hills. framed 29 x 36 1/2 in. 74 x 92.5 cm.; stretcher 21 1/8 x 28 5/8 in. 54 x 73 cm. signed LL Rodan Oil on Canvas by Yehuda Rodan Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2001.417)

WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR SUMMER ESCAPE TO BE? AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Summer houses are coming back into style and what better place is there to spend your summer relaxing and enjoying the quiet than on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This painting, entitled “Road to Galilee,” gives us a taste of the beauty of the region.

Landscape depicting two white buildings among hills. framed 29 x 36 1/2 in. 74 x 92.5 cm.; stretcher 21 1/8 x 28 5/8 in. 54 x 73 cm. signed LL Rodan

Oil on Canvas by Yehuda Rodan Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2001.417)

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BE RECKLESS, WEAR A SHORT SKIRT, FLIRT WITH BOYS, HAVE ONE TOO MANY ICE-CREAM CONES… IT IS SUMMER AFTER ALL. AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Everyone likes to dress cute, heck we’d all do it all the time… if we had time. So take advantage of summer hours and put a little jump in your step by wearing something bright and fun, like the owner of this skirt. Skirt. Wool challis, machine stitched, green with red floral pattern, rubber waist band. Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1986.084)

BE RECKLESS, WEAR A SHORT SKIRT, FLIRT WITH BOYS, HAVE ONE TOO MANY ICE-CREAM CONES… IT IS SUMMER AFTER ALL. AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Everyone likes to dress cute, heck we’d all do it all the time… if we had time. So take advantage of summer hours and put a little jump in your step by wearing something bright and fun, like the owner of this skirt.

Skirt. Wool challis, machine stitched, green with red floral pattern, rubber waist band.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1986.084)

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DON’T LET THE SUMMER SUN GET TO YOUR HEAD! AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! A little sun is nice and it’s always important to get your vitamin D, but too much is just darn unhealthy. This early twentieth century parasol is the perfect way to keep your cool in the August heat. Parasol. Beige, scalloped edges, decorated with embroidered leaf and floral motifs and openwork pattern. Handle shaped like fish tail with leaf motifs near terminal. cover: beige, self handle Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997.447)

DON’T LET THE SUMMER SUN GET TO YOUR HEAD! AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

A little sun is nice and it’s always important to get your vitamin D, but too much is just darn unhealthy. This early twentieth century parasol is the perfect way to keep your cool in the August heat.

Parasol. Beige, scalloped edges, decorated with embroidered leaf and floral motifs and openwork pattern. Handle shaped like fish tail with leaf motifs near terminal. cover: beige, self handle

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997.447)

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LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! This sweet yellow hat marks the peak of summer. Any lady wearing this hat made of silk and tulle would surely brighten up the room. Yellow hat Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997. 054) Gift of Gladys Richter

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

This sweet yellow hat marks the peak of summer. Any lady wearing this hat made of silk and tulle would surely brighten up the room.

Yellow hat Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997. 054) Gift of Gladys Richter

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NY STREET VENDORS WEREN’T THE FIRST TO SELL WATER OVERPRICED-AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Every traveler, and Jewish mother, knows how important it is to keep hydrated during the summer. There is no better way to stay hydrated than toting a water bottle along with you during your vacation. Here is an Israeli water seller in the early twentieth century holding an animal skin container full of water. Bet you’ve never seen someone on the street sell you water like this before! Rectangular textile depicting oval frame decorated with interlace, in the center of which is a man in blue and red, a kaveze (headpiece composed of cloth wrapped around black felt) on his head, a full animal skin container strapped to his back. Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2004.079) Gift of Deborah Karp

NY STREET VENDORS WEREN’T THE FIRST TO SELL WATER OVERPRICED-AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Every traveler, and Jewish mother, knows how important it is to keep hydrated during the summer. There is no better way to stay hydrated than toting a water bottle along with you during your vacation. Here is an Israeli water seller in the early twentieth century holding an animal skin container full of water. Bet you’ve never seen someone on the street sell you water like this before!

Rectangular textile depicting oval frame decorated with interlace, in the center of which is a man in blue and red, a kaveze (headpiece composed of cloth wrapped around black felt) on his head, a full animal skin container strapped to his back.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2004.079) Gift of Deborah Karp

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FLIP FLOP THROUGH SUMMER- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! These sparkling gold sandals, from a 1960s Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman, look quite similar to the trendy Havaianas flip flops worn today. Whether you are ready to jump through a cascading waterfall or just escape the rain on your vacation travels, don’t forget to protect your Jewish tootsies. Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman consisting of: (a) skirt of striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); (b) white t-shirt trimmed w. gold and sequins; striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); c) gold veil; d) necklace of coinos hanging from gold braid; e) flip flops. 1960 Purim costume Yeshiva University Museum New York (1994.520). Gift of Pauline Brill Diamond.

FLIP FLOP THROUGH SUMMER- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

These sparkling gold sandals, from a 1960s Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman, look quite similar to the trendy Havaianas flip flops worn today. Whether you are ready to jump through a cascading waterfall or just escape the rain on your vacation travels, don’t forget to protect your Jewish tootsies.

Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman consisting of: (a) skirt of striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); (b) white t-shirt trimmed w. gold and sequins; striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); c) gold veil; d) necklace of coinos hanging from gold braid; e) flip flops.

1960 Purim costume Yeshiva University Museum New York (1994.520). Gift of Pauline Brill Diamond.

1 year ago  4 notes View high resolution

HOT DOG, GET YOUR HOT DOG! Miss yesterday’s Coney Island eating contest?  Worry not… When I think of July 4th in New York,Coney Island comes to mind. There are so many fun things to do, but who can forget about the hot dog eating contest. Tourists are told that it can’t be missed, but I’m not so sure that my stomach can handle it. This photograph from the 1930s is a classic! If you’re jumping on a boat like this happy group make sure to hold on. If not, eat a hot dog or two for me… I’ll be staying away from them. Photograph, ca. 1930. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1999.117).

HOT DOG, GET YOUR HOT DOG!

Miss yesterday’s Coney Island eating contest?  Worry not…

When I think of July 4th in New York,Coney Island comes to mind. There are so many fun things to do, but who can forget about the hot dog eating contest. Tourists are told that it can’t be missed, but I’m not so sure that my stomach can handle it. This photograph from the 1930s is a classic! If you’re jumping on a boat like this happy group make sure to hold on. If not, eat a hot dog or two for me… I’ll be staying away from them.

Photograph, ca. 1930. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1999.117).

SERIOUSLY, IT’S THIS HOT? Take a break from the heat - pause and contemplate the cool waters of Lake Tiberias! 1985.038 Lake Tiberias, Mordecai Avniel (1900-1990), oil on canvas, Israel, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Collection, Yeshiva University Museum

SERIOUSLY, IT’S THIS HOT?

Take a break from the heat - pause and contemplate the cool waters of Lake Tiberias!

1985.038 Lake Tiberias, Mordecai Avniel (1900-1990), oil on canvas, Israel, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Collection, Yeshiva University Museum

RECOVERY WITH A VIEW - FROM TRAIL OF THE MAGIC BULLET Jewish Hospitals first started opening in the 1840’s. Mount Sinai was founded in 1852 in New York and later spread to cities across the country. The picturesque building seen on this post card is located in Miami Beach Florida. The tropical sight of palm trees outside a hospital window will endorse a speedy recovery. *Image: Collection of Dr. Aaron Feingold, on loan to YUM for Trail of the Magic Bullet: The Jewish Encounter with Modern Medicine, 1860-1960 on view February 26 - August 12, 2012

RECOVERY WITH A VIEW - FROM TRAIL OF THE MAGIC BULLET

Jewish Hospitals first started opening in the 1840’s. Mount Sinai was founded in 1852 in New York and later spread to cities across the country. The picturesque building seen on this post card is located in Miami Beach Florida. The tropical sight of palm trees outside a hospital window will endorse a speedy recovery.

*Image: Collection of Dr. Aaron Feingold, on loan to YUM for Trail of the Magic Bullet: The Jewish Encounter with Modern Medicine, 1860-1960 on view February 26 - August 12, 2012

WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR SUMMER ESCAPE TO BE? AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Summer houses are coming back into style and what better place is there to spend your summer relaxing and enjoying the quiet than on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This painting, entitled “Road to Galilee,” gives us a taste of the beauty of the region. Landscape depicting two white buildings among hills. framed 29 x 36 1/2 in. 74 x 92.5 cm.; stretcher 21 1/8 x 28 5/8 in. 54 x 73 cm. signed LL Rodan Oil on Canvas by Yehuda Rodan Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2001.417)

WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR SUMMER ESCAPE TO BE? AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Summer houses are coming back into style and what better place is there to spend your summer relaxing and enjoying the quiet than on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This painting, entitled “Road to Galilee,” gives us a taste of the beauty of the region.

Landscape depicting two white buildings among hills. framed 29 x 36 1/2 in. 74 x 92.5 cm.; stretcher 21 1/8 x 28 5/8 in. 54 x 73 cm. signed LL Rodan

Oil on Canvas by Yehuda Rodan Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2001.417)

BE RECKLESS, WEAR A SHORT SKIRT, FLIRT WITH BOYS, HAVE ONE TOO MANY ICE-CREAM CONES… IT IS SUMMER AFTER ALL. AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Everyone likes to dress cute, heck we’d all do it all the time… if we had time. So take advantage of summer hours and put a little jump in your step by wearing something bright and fun, like the owner of this skirt. Skirt. Wool challis, machine stitched, green with red floral pattern, rubber waist band. Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1986.084)

BE RECKLESS, WEAR A SHORT SKIRT, FLIRT WITH BOYS, HAVE ONE TOO MANY ICE-CREAM CONES… IT IS SUMMER AFTER ALL. AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Everyone likes to dress cute, heck we’d all do it all the time… if we had time. So take advantage of summer hours and put a little jump in your step by wearing something bright and fun, like the owner of this skirt.

Skirt. Wool challis, machine stitched, green with red floral pattern, rubber waist band.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1986.084)

DON’T LET THE SUMMER SUN GET TO YOUR HEAD! AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! A little sun is nice and it’s always important to get your vitamin D, but too much is just darn unhealthy. This early twentieth century parasol is the perfect way to keep your cool in the August heat. Parasol. Beige, scalloped edges, decorated with embroidered leaf and floral motifs and openwork pattern. Handle shaped like fish tail with leaf motifs near terminal. cover: beige, self handle Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997.447)

DON’T LET THE SUMMER SUN GET TO YOUR HEAD! AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

A little sun is nice and it’s always important to get your vitamin D, but too much is just darn unhealthy. This early twentieth century parasol is the perfect way to keep your cool in the August heat.

Parasol. Beige, scalloped edges, decorated with embroidered leaf and floral motifs and openwork pattern. Handle shaped like fish tail with leaf motifs near terminal. cover: beige, self handle

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997.447)

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! This sweet yellow hat marks the peak of summer. Any lady wearing this hat made of silk and tulle would surely brighten up the room. Yellow hat Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997. 054) Gift of Gladys Richter

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

This sweet yellow hat marks the peak of summer. Any lady wearing this hat made of silk and tulle would surely brighten up the room.

Yellow hat Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1997. 054) Gift of Gladys Richter

NY STREET VENDORS WEREN’T THE FIRST TO SELL WATER OVERPRICED-AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! Every traveler, and Jewish mother, knows how important it is to keep hydrated during the summer. There is no better way to stay hydrated than toting a water bottle along with you during your vacation. Here is an Israeli water seller in the early twentieth century holding an animal skin container full of water. Bet you’ve never seen someone on the street sell you water like this before! Rectangular textile depicting oval frame decorated with interlace, in the center of which is a man in blue and red, a kaveze (headpiece composed of cloth wrapped around black felt) on his head, a full animal skin container strapped to his back. Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2004.079) Gift of Deborah Karp

NY STREET VENDORS WEREN’T THE FIRST TO SELL WATER OVERPRICED-AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

Every traveler, and Jewish mother, knows how important it is to keep hydrated during the summer. There is no better way to stay hydrated than toting a water bottle along with you during your vacation. Here is an Israeli water seller in the early twentieth century holding an animal skin container full of water. Bet you’ve never seen someone on the street sell you water like this before!

Rectangular textile depicting oval frame decorated with interlace, in the center of which is a man in blue and red, a kaveze (headpiece composed of cloth wrapped around black felt) on his head, a full animal skin container strapped to his back.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2004.079) Gift of Deborah Karp

FLIP FLOP THROUGH SUMMER- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH! These sparkling gold sandals, from a 1960s Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman, look quite similar to the trendy Havaianas flip flops worn today. Whether you are ready to jump through a cascading waterfall or just escape the rain on your vacation travels, don’t forget to protect your Jewish tootsies. Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman consisting of: (a) skirt of striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); (b) white t-shirt trimmed w. gold and sequins; striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); c) gold veil; d) necklace of coinos hanging from gold braid; e) flip flops. 1960 Purim costume Yeshiva University Museum New York (1994.520). Gift of Pauline Brill Diamond.

FLIP FLOP THROUGH SUMMER- AUGUST IS VACATION MONTH!

These sparkling gold sandals, from a 1960s Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman, look quite similar to the trendy Havaianas flip flops worn today. Whether you are ready to jump through a cascading waterfall or just escape the rain on your vacation travels, don’t forget to protect your Jewish tootsies.

Purim costume worn by Amy Chapman consisting of: (a) skirt of striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); (b) white t-shirt trimmed w. gold and sequins; striped pinks, red, white and yellow over garment, trimmed with gold and sequins (65 x 20); c) gold veil; d) necklace of coinos hanging from gold braid; e) flip flops.

1960 Purim costume Yeshiva University Museum New York (1994.520). Gift of Pauline Brill Diamond.

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