J is for Greensboro's Jewish Community

Moses Cone Hospital is part of the Cone Health System. It is located on North Elm Street at East Wendover Avenue. The hospital opened in 1953. Funding for a hospital began in 1908 after the death of Moses Cone. His wife Bertha began a trust fund that would make the hospital a reality. In the trust fund that was established, it was stipulated that, "no patient should be refused admittance because of the inability to pay." * From textile mills to the above hospital, the Cone family has done so much for Greensboro. As part of our Jewish community, the Cones exemplify how much the Jewish community has contributed to the fabric of Greensboro. 

According to the Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities, the pioneer Jewish families, who arrived in Greensboro in the late 1800's, "have left a legacy of community and religious engagement that have sustained Jewish life in the city." Leadership, art, education, philanthropy, and a vibrant religious community are examples of the many contributions of Greensboro's Jewish community. And, Moses Cone set the bar high! Hopefully, the employees of the above hospital embody his spirit of goodness and their commitment to others would make him proud.

Today is ABC Wednesday and "J" is for our Jewish Community. See our other letters for the 2014 round here.

This reference is a fabulous place to start if you want to learn more about Greensboro's Jewish Community.

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Comments

[Dina]

That's good to hear!

[Tbreese823]

very nice!

[Roger Green]

Good to see diverse neighborhoods in a city, but also enclaves.
ROG, ABCW

[Leslie]

Beautiful location.

Leslie
abcw team

[William Kendall]

An excellent capture of the place!