National Council of Jewish Women. Denver Section
Biography
The National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section (NCJW) was a women's philanthropic organization founded by Carrie Benjamin in October 1893 to serve the Denver, Colorado Jewish community. Most of the early members were members of Temple Emanuel in Denver and were dedicated to social causes. Education was an early priority of the Denver Section and classes were held to serve Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the West Colfax area of Denver. The Council established a settlement house in West Denver for Jewish boys, worked with disabled children and initiated the Children's Traveling Theatre. During World War II, the Council was involved in the resettlement of Jewish refugees in Denver.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
National Council of Jewish Women, between 1950-1970
Three unidentified women stand behind a table holding a sign that says ''Faith and Humanity, 1893'' and has the National Council of Jewish Women emblem.
National Council of Jewish Women Convention, 1960 March
Three unidentified women pose together at the National Council of Jewish Women regional convention in Denver, Colorado.