Sheftel, Naomi Milstein, 1900-1991

Adolph Kiesler stands behind several women and girls at his mountain home during the Beth Israel picnic. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, sit on the grass in front of the group. His daughters Naomi Sheftel, standing center, and Raisie Rifkin, standing far right, are also in the group.

Rifkin and Sheftel Family group portrait. Standing back row left to right: Joseph Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Harry Hirsch, Mildred Hirsch, Max Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin. Seated left to right: Susan Rifkin, Adolph Kiesler, Wendy Rifkin (on Adolph's lap), and Peggy Rifkin. All are dressed in formal attire.

Adolph Kiesler sits surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters. Standing left to right Peggy Rifkin, Joe Sheftel, Susan Rifkin, Max Rifkin, and Mildred Williams. Seated left to right Raisie Rifkin, Naomi Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, Judy Rifkin, and Wendy Rifkin.

Members of the Sheftel and Kiesler families sit around a large dining table during the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Joe and Naomie Sheftel. Identified in the photograph are Shirley Sheftel Wenner, Joe Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Raisie Kiesler Rifkin, Eddie Sheftel, Moe Lackner, Ann Wenner, Steven Wenner, Max Sheftel, Sheldon Sheftel, Fay Sheftel, Max Rifkin, Roger Sheftel, Dorothy Sheftel, Joe Wenner, Mickey Sheftel, Goldine Lackner, Gordon Wenner, Ann Sheftel, and Abe Sheftel.

The Kiesler family sits in an open topped car. Back seat left to right Mildred Kiesler, Sara Kiesler, and Naomi Milstein. Front seat Raisie Kiesler and Adolph Kiesler. Background looks like Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Leah Eisen (1900-1987, SSI) was active in the Denver Jewish community, and was known for her commitment to family and philanthropy. She founded the Diversional and Recreational program of the Beth Israel Hospital with Naomi Sheftel in 1955, was named 1959 Colorado Mother of the Year, and became president of the Colorado Hospital Auxiliary in 1963. Her mother, Rose Silverberg, was one of the founders of Beth Israel.

Studio portrait of Naomi Sheftel wearing her gown and veil and holding a large bouquet on her wedding day to Joe Sheftel.

Adolph Kiesler, far right, with his family. Middle left to right are Kiesler's daughters Joan, Naomi, and Mildred.

Left to right Naomi, Mildred, and Joan, the daughters of Adolph Kiesler, stand in front of Adolcrest.