Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society
Biography
The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish History to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The first director was Belle Marcus and Dr. Jeanne E. Abrams became the director in 1982. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library (now University Libraries) Special Collections and Archives in 1995.
Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Cheyenne Trip, 1980 July 13
Recording of aspects of the tour of Cheyenne and Chugwater that the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society took in 1980 including the history and tour of the synagogue and the community history.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Exterior view of the Cheyenne Synagogue with several unidentified men and women standing outside during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Interior view of the Cheyenne Synagogue with several unidentified men and women standing among the seats during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Interior view of the Cheyenne Synagogue with several unidentified men and women sitting around tables listening to a speaker during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Mikveh in the basement of Mount Sinai Congregation. The building was built over a warm spring. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Cornerstones of the original Mount Sinai Congregation building. The building was built over a warm spring. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Water pump in Mount Sinai Congregation building. The building was built over a warm spring. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Sukkah at Mount Sinai Congregation. The building was built over a warm spring. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
An unidentified woman stands behind the pulpit in a synagogue in Cheyenne, Wyoming. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater, 1980 July 13
Several unidentified men and women stand in a large group outside a synagogue in Cheyenne, Wyoming. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
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