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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 19 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Programs and Events / Box 7

History

 File
Identifier: B131.02
Abstract

This series contains history of the Center of Judaic Studies at the Univeristy of Denver.

Dates: 1975-1988
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B131, Center for Judaic Studies (Beck Archives) Records

Jeanne Abrams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B459
Dates: Coverage: 1980 - 2024
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Jeanne Abrams Papers

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Maimonides Society Records

Rabbi C. E. Hillel Kauvar Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B221
Abstract Rabbi Charles E. Hillel Kauvar was a rabbi for 69 years at the Beth Ha Medrosh Hagodol (The Great House of Learning) Synagogue in Denver, Colorado. He was also a professor of rabbinical literature at the University of Denver for 43 years and helped establish the Center for Judaic Studies at the University. After he retired from teaching, the University of Denver honored him by establishing a Kauvar Chair of Hebraic Studies. Rabbi Kauvar was born in Vilna, Lithuania in 1879 and began as...
Dates: 1930-1978
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Rabbi C. E. Hillel Kauvar Papers

Rabbi Stanley M. Wagner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B224
Abstract Stanley M. Wagner was born in 1932 in Brooklyn, New York and received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University. He was the spiritual leader of BMH-BJ from 1972-1997. He received 6 post graduate degrees, founded the University of Denver's Center for Judaic Studies in 1975, and co-founded the Mizel Museum of Judaica in 1982. From 1970-1972, he was the executive vice-president of the Religious Zionists of America - Mizrachi. He was director of the Center for Judaic Studies from 1975...
Dates: Other: 1950-2002
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Rabbi Stanley M. Wagner Papers

Raphael Jospe: Karmiel Scholar in Residence, 1982

 File
Identifier: B430.03.0001.0027
Abstract

Raphael Jospe was a scholar in residence in Denver's Sister City Karmiel, Israel in 1982. He was a philosophy assistant professor and coordinator of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. The file contains notes; a speech given by Dr. Jospe to the Executive Board of the American Zionist Federation in New York on April 1982; a "Report on Visit to Karmiel as Scholar in Residence (March 10-18, 1982);" and a newsclipping about the visit.

Dates: 1982
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B430, Bess Laderman Papers / Sister Cities: Karmiel / Box 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 80, issue 71, 1976 April 2

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v080i71_19760402
Abstract

Judaic Center Receives $10,000. Election Results: Conley Victorious. Hart, Armstrong to Debate Here. Israel Talk Set. Law Student Suit Rescheduled.

Dates: 1976 April 2
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 80

The Denver Clarion, vol. 81, issue 3, 1976 June 30

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v081i03_19760630
Abstract

DU Insurance – Health Benefits Disappearing. DU-NCAA Suit Continuing. Mitchell Discusses University Problems. Judaic Center Selects First Faculty.

Dates: 1976 June 30
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 81

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