Figure 1.--This school has a long history. Israel Jacobson founded a school which became known as the Jacobson School in the early 19th century (1801). Jacobson was the father of reform Judaism and his philosophy was reflected in the school. The new school had 40 Jewish and 20 Christian boys who were to be educated together, a novel concept at the time. Here we see the school cricket team in 1905. We do not think cricket teams were very common at German schools, but we are less sure about boarding schools. It shows a definite British influence.

Israel Jacobson founded a school which became known as the Jacobson School (1801). Jacobson was the father of reform Judaism and his philosophy was reflected in the school. The new school had 40 Jewish and 20 Christian boys who were to be educated together, a novel concept in the early 19th century. Especially novel was Christian children in a majority Jewish school. The boys were given free room and board. The idea of living and working in close association was a central concept of Rabbi Jacobson. Rabbi Jacobson's school established very high standards and acquired a reputation for quality education. Several hyndred boys from the surrounding area were schooled there durng the 19th and early 20th centuries. The school was located at Seesen am Harz, near the Harz mountains in Lower Saxony. The school became known as the Seesener Jacobson Gymnasium. We note a portrait if the school cricket team in 1905. I don't think cricket teams werecall that cimmon in Germany. The boys' names are listed on the back.

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