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Central Agency for Jewish Education (1973-2016)

 Organization

Biography

The Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) was established in Denver in 1973 and merged with Jewishcolorado, formerly the Allied Jewish Federation, in 2016. The mission of CAJE was Jewish education and it sponsored a resource center that held materials on Jewish issues, life, and culture, including books, and audio/visual resources. They also had teacher training and ran seminars and workshops for Jewish schools and educators for the Rocky Mountain Region. CAJE worked closely with the Jewish Educators Council. CAJE sponsored the Joyce Zeff Annual Israel Study Tour and Jewish Explorers. After the merger CAJE retained its name and brand as the educational and programming division of Jewishcolorado.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Beck Archives - Curriculum Guide, circa 1998-2002

 File
Identifier: B230.03.0003.0004
Abstract

File folder contains "A Curriculum Guide for the Study of the Early History of Jews of Colorado", a photograph of curriculum materials, and additional information about the curriculum guide.

Dates: circa 1998-2002

Box 1, 1982-1994

 File — Box B414.01.0001: Series B414.01 [Barcode: U186023257375]
Identifier: B414.01.0001
Abstract

Contains CAJE scrapbooks in binders from 1982-1998.

Dates: 1982-1994

Box 2, 1995-2009

 File — Box B414.01.0002: Series B414.01 [Barcode: U186023258169]
Identifier: B414.01.0002
Abstract

Contains three scrapbooks (1995-1998) and two folders of scrapbook materials removed from a binder.

Dates: 1995-2009

Box 3, 1983 - 1987

 File — Box B414.02.0003: Series B414.02 [Barcode: U186023293143]
Identifier: B414.02.0003
Abstract

This box contains four (4) folders. 1. The Bagel Digested, 2. Interaction, 3. Mailers, and 4. Viewing World Jewish History. Folders 1, 2, and 4 are publication series, while folder 3 contains miscellaneous mailers from the Central Agency for Jewish Education.

Dates: 1983 - 1987

Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B414
Abstract The Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) was established in Denver in 1973. The mission of CAJE is Jewish education and it has created a resource center that holds materials on Jewish issues, life, and culture. The organization also sponsors teacher training and runs seminars and workshops for Jewish schools and educators for the Rocky Mountain Region. CAJE works closely with the Jewish Educators Council. CAJE sponsors the Joyce Zeff Annual Israel Study Tour and Jewish Explorers. In...
Dates: Other: 1982-2009

Colorado Jewish History: A Guide For Teachers, 1983

 File
Identifier: B230.03.0003.0007
Abstract

File folder contains the 1983 Teachers Guide on Colorado Jewish History. The guide is a publication of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and the Central Agency for Jewish Education.

Dates: 1983

Curriculum Grant Application, 1996-2005

 File
Identifier: B230.02.0007.0004
Abstract

Grant application materials for Colorado Jewish History Curriculum Guide. The grant was awared by the the Rose Community Foundation to the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and Beck Archives in conjunction with the Central Agency for Jewish Education. Additionally, there is a letter and grant application from RMJHS to the Rose Community Foundation for the Colorado Jewish History Week.

Dates: 1996-2005

Hebrew High Classes, 1999-2007

 File
Identifier: B414.01.0002.0001
Abstract

Contains photographs and graduation materials for CAJE Hebrew High classes. The materials were removed from a binder and placed in two folders.

Dates: 1999-2007

Media Clippings, January - June 2009

 File
Identifier: B414.01.0002.0002
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The records contain 2 boxes of CAJE scrapbooks and scrapbook materials.

Dates: January - June 2009

Publications, 1983 - 1987

 Series
Identifier: B414.02
Abstract

This series contains publications and mailings created by the Central Agency for Jewish Education in Denver Colorado. It includes publications such as "The Bagel Digest-ED," "Interaction," and "Viewing World Jewish History." Several of the publications were edited, or contain pieces, by Marilyn Lande.

Dates: 1983 - 1987