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 58 Collections and/or Records:
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
Several men and women sit around tables for lunch in the social hall of Mount Sinai Congregation 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 men and women standing in the garden near the Sukkah of 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 men and women standing in the garden near the Sukkah of a synagogue in Cheyenne, Wyoming. During a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society trip to Cheyenne and Chugwater.
Rodef Shalom Sisterhood Luncheon, 1981 May 14
Each president of the Rodef Shalom Sisterhood recalled her term in office, tape ran out during recording so some past presidents were not recorded. Also includes songs from past shows of the Rodef Shalom Players.
Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014
Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in small communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.
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