Family Tree of Hoffman, Lillian

Lillian was born in Boston Mass on May 1, 1908.  Moved to Worcester, Mass at the age of 7.  Thru high school years worked at a variety store after school. Graduated and got a job as a bookkeeper for Worcester Knitting Mills.  Lil and a friend wanted to live in NY. They both got jobs and rented an apartment in Brooklyn near Lil's aunt and uncle.  Soon her parents Sarah and Samule joined her and moved to New York.  they ahd a lot of love to give. They took a foster child into their home. A six year girl named Fleur. They brought her up and she was very devoted to them and their family.  She was considered part of the family.  She got married and had three sons.  Through a friend Lil was introduced to Leon Schwartz. They fell in love and married two years later on August 30, 1933.  They ahd two children, Arlene and George.  She was active in organizational work, president of the PTA in the school system, president of the National Council of Jewish Women, and a member of ORT and B'nai Brith. In 1943 they became members of the Ocean Parkway Jewish Center. She was president of the PTA at the shul's Hebrew School for many years.  Leon was president of the synagogue in 1956. They worked to help Israel.  Leon belonged to the Haganah. they asked Leon to send them one million burlap bags to build trenches when they were fighting to gain control of Israel.  He obtained the bags and had to smuggle them. On a December night in zero degree weather Leon stood on the waterfront helping to load the bags on the ship. They got there.  He was honored for his efforts. (Source: Lillian Schwartz)