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Jews -- Colorado -- Charities

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

Hebrew Progressive Club of Greeley Records

 Collection
Identifier: B160
Abstract The Hebrew Progressive Club was organized as a social and charitable organization by recent Jewish immigrants in Greeley, Colorado. It was formed around 1920 and included men and women. The club became a woman's organization and supported such causes as The Children's Campaign, American Medical Center, Beth Israel Hospital in Denver, National Jewish Hospital and the Jewish Home for Asthmatic Children. An auxiliary was formed as part of the Sisterhood of Beth Israel Synagogue in Greeley,...
Dates: 1952-1968
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Hebrew Progressive Club of Greeley Records

Industrial Removal Office Colorado Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: B171
Abstract The Industrial Removal Office (IRO) was created in New York to Americanize Eastern European Jews, find jobs for the immigrants, and relocate them throughout the United States. The Jewish Relief Society and the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (B'nai B'rith) in Denver worked to resettle the immigrants in Colorado. Lesser Levy and Milton Schayer headed the industrial removal committee of the B'nai B'rith. The collection contains copies of correspondence from the Industrial Removal Office...
Dates: 1903-1916
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Industrial Removal Office Colorado Correspondence

Jewish Benevolence, Panel 2, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00037: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282639]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00037
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Benevolence" and includes B'nai B'rith and David Kline, Denver Sheltering Home, National Council of Jewish Women and Channah Milstein.

Dates: Other: 2001
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B297, Beck Archives Reference and Exhibit Materials / Exhibit Materials / "Blazing the Trail" Colorado Jewish History Exhibit Panels

Jewish Social Service Federation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B376
Abstract The Jewish Social Service Federation was founded in 1912 and ceased operations in 1916. It was organized as a federation of the Jewish charities and social service agencies of Denver. Garfield A. Berlinsky was head of the Denver Federation, but resigned in 1915. He investigated conditions in Denver for the National Conference of Jewish Charities. National Jewish Hospital and some community members criticized his report and methods. "The Story of the Opposition of the National Jewish Hospital...
Dates: 1915
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Jewish Social Service Federation Records

Linas Hazadek of West Denver Records

 Collection
Identifier: B195
Abstract Linas Hazedek was established as an Orthodox Jewish non-profit benevolent organization. The constitution for the organization dates to September 1921, although the organization was not incorporated by the State of Colorado until 1955. The organization provided visits to sick members and performed services and last rites for deceased members. All donations to the organization were to be used for the funeral expenses of the members. It operated originally at the Synagogue at Hooker Street...
Dates: 1921-1960s
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Linas Hazadek of West Denver Records

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

Oral History Interview with Abe Rothberg and Morris Stein, 1979 September 15

 Item
Identifier: B098.03.0007.00002
Abstract

Topics include: Beth Israel Hospital and the geriatric subjects. They are the two oldest board members, personal backgrounds, Denver's growth, Beth Israel's growth, fundraising talk, community effort.

Dates: 1979 September 15
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Hospital and Geriatric Center / Box 7

Oral History Interview with Ben Blumberg, 1977 November 18

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Identifier: B098.05.0008.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Family history, life in Denver, working for the Rocky Mountain News and starting the West End Press; B'nai B'rith and several other organizations: JCC, JCRS, Rose Medical Center, Allied Jewish Federation. Index in file B098.18.0022.0008.

Dates: 1977 November 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / B'nai B'rith Lodge #171 (Denver, Colo.) / Box 8

Oral History Interview with Bob Aaron and Moe Katz, 1978 November 16

 Item
Identifier: B098.03.0007.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Their time on the Board for Beth Israel, history and background on the hospital's physical structure and organizational history, other organizational leaders, business practices, auxiliaries.

Dates: 1978 November 16
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Hospital and Geriatric Center / Box 7

Oral History Interview with Charles Milton Schayer, 1978 July 13

 Item
Identifier: B098.10.0009.00001
Abstract

Topics covered: About half of the interview is family history, biographical information; second half of interview covers experience on the NAC board.

Dates: 1978 July 13
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / National Asthma Center / Box 9

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