Dora Moness Shapiro established Deborah in 1922 as a tuberculosis sanitorium to provide care for those who could not afford it. Her motto was "There is no price tag on life!"
In 1922, Dora Moness Shapiro established Deborah as a charitable institution for the treatment of tuberculosis, providing aid to those who were financially disadvantaged. She emphasized her commitment with the phrase "There is no price tag on life!"