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 31 Collections and/or Records:
National Council of Jewish Women, 1964
Several unidentified older men and women sit at tables during a model Seder sponsored by the Denver Section of the Council of Jewish Women. Mr. Salomon Mendelsohn stands at the head table and holds a glass and a book. Mendelsohn leads the Seder and provides explanations to the guests.
National Council of Jewish Women, between 1960-1969
Several unidentified women at a dinner held at the Denver Hilton for the Denver Section of the Council of Jewish Women.
National Council of Jewish Women, between 1960-1969
Exterior view of a shop named Council's Bargain Corner.
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.
National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section, Kosher Picnic at Leadville, Colorado, 1895 July 28
National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section, Kosher Picnic at Leadville, Colorado, 1895 July 28
National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section, Kosher Picnic at Leadville, Colorado, 1895 July 28
Oral History Interview with Beatrice Weil, 1978 May 22
Childhood in Humboldt, Tennessee- first Jewish child born in Humboldt, brother was first Jew buried in Humboldt, Tennessee and prominent city figure so the city allowed the funeral service to be integrated. Came to Denver in 1928 for husband’s work, thought Denver was only tuberculars and asthmatics at first. She was president of NCJW from 1942-44 and activities of the Council. Formation of Temple Micah.
Oral History Interview with Carol Leight, 1978 July 14
Topics cover Carol’s time serving with the NCJW, first as VP in the early 1960s and as president from 1967-1969; talks about Council’s work in the Civil Rights Movement and in the Middle East.
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