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University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies

 Organization

Biography

In 1975, Center for Judaic Studies is founded and Judaic Studies are initiated in 1976.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181).

Clarion, May 5, 1976.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

A Legacy of Leadership: Colorado Jewish Women for 150 Years, 2020

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00021
Abstract

This DVD contains the film, "A Legacy of Leadership: Colorado Jewish Women for 150 Years." The film was created for the 2020 RMJHS annual dinner.

Dates: 2020

Box 1, 1980-1985

 File — Box B131.01.0001: Series B131.01 [Barcode: U186020760531]
Identifier: B131.01.0001
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence of Saundra Heller, Irving Goldenberg, Frederick Greenspahn, Sheelagh Dytri, and Jeanne Abrams of the Center for Judaic Studies from 1975-1985. Also, Brochures for the Center from 1980-1982.

Dates: 1980-1985

Box 2, 1975-1988

 File — Box B131.01.0002: Series B131.01 [Barcode: U186020760549]
Identifier: B131.01.0002
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence of Raphael Jospe, Belle Marcus, Stanley Wagner, and Uri Neil of the Center for Judaic Studies from 1975-1985. Also, introductory speech by Miriam Gottesfeld at Center for Judaic Studies' Bar Mitzvah in 1988.

Dates: 1975-1988

Box 23, 1994-2008

 File — Box B398.02.0023: Series B398.02; Series B398.04; Series B398.05 [Barcode: U186023282697]
Identifier: B398.02.0023
Abstract Three inch 3-ring binder full of negatives and photographic prints of the participants for study; prints of finished drawings, some the final product and some other portrait versions. There are also 5 books related to participants in the portrait project and the project in general: "Appel is Forever" by Suzanne Whiteley, “Soundless Roar” by Ava Kadishson Schieber, “Letters from Colorado Holocaust Survivors to Future Generations” compiled by the Center for Judaic Studies, “Lodz Ghetto Album”...
Dates: 1994-2008

Box 29: Colorado Jewish History Week, May 25-31, 1992, 1991 - 1993

 File — Box B230.02.0029: Series B230.02 [Barcode: U186023303574]
Identifier: B230.02.0029
Abstract

Box contains eight file folders related to Colorado Jewish History Week, which took place May 25-31, 1992. Topics include publicity, correspondence, general documents, income and finances, contracts, scholar-in-residence, May 31st dinner, and agency fair/history week Shabbat. The box also contains the book produced for the week, A Colorado Jewish Family Album 1859-1992, and sample versions to demonstrate full page/half page advertisements.

Dates: Event: May 25-31, 1992; Coverage: 1991 - 1993

Center for Judaic Studies (Beck Archives) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B131
Abstract

The Center was founded by Rabbi C. E. Kauvar and Rabbi Stanley Wagner at the University of Denver. Collection contains correspondence and administrative records from the Center of Judaic Studies from 1975-1988.

Dates: 1975-1988

Center for Judaic Studies Records

 Collection
Identifier: U054
Abstract

Collection contains records for the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver, founded in 1975.

Dates: Other: 1989-2015

Events and Flyers, 1996-2016

 File
Identifier: B230.02.0007.0017
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains records of the promotional activities of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society to publicize the history of the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain West. These activities include: trips to historical sites, annual dinners, fundraisers, and commemorative events.

Dates: 1996-2016

Jeanne Abrams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B459
Dates: Coverage: 1980 - 2024

Maimonides Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: B197
Abstract The Maimonides Society was established mid-1982 as an affiliate of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. It was established to support the Center for Judaic Studies through donor development, public programming and Jewish cultural events. They also produced a newsletter publication "The Maimonidean." The organization lasted from 1982-1987.Collection contains mailing lists, patron files, correspondence, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and administrative...
Dates: 1977-1987