Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society
Biography
The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish History to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The first director was Belle Marcus and Dr. Jeanne E. Abrams became the director in 1982. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library (now University Libraries) Special Collections and Archives in 1995.
Found in 348 Collections and/or Records:
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Trinidad and Pueblo, 1979 July
Four unidentified individuals stand behind the pulpit looking at the Torah scrolls in Temple Aaron in Trinidad during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's trip to Trinidad and Pueblo.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Trip to Trinidad and Pueblo, 1979 July
Exterior view of Temple Emanuel during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's trip to Trinidad and Pueblo. A sign in front of the building says, ''Temple Emanuel Rabbi Albert Yanow; Services Friday Evening 8:00 PM; Visitors Welcome.''
Rodef Shalom Sisterhood Luncheon, 1981 May 14
Each president of the Rodef Shalom Sisterhood recalled her term in office, tape ran out during recording so some past presidents were not recorded. Also includes songs from past shows of the Rodef Shalom Players.
Rude Park During a RMJHS Historic Denver Tour, 1982 June 27
View of Rude Park in Denver, Colorado through a bus window during a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society tour.
Salute to Colorado Jewish Athletes Program, 1981 November 10
Recording of the Salute to Colorado Jewish Athletes Program done by RMJHS.
Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014
Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in small communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.
Stained Glass Portrait of an Unknown Man, between 1970-1990
Stained glass portrait of an unknown man. The slide was used as part of the ''To Breathe Free'' slide show presented by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS).
Table Setting at the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week Dinner, 1978
Table setting during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
Table Setting at the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week Dinner, 1978
Table setting during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
Table Setting at the Jewish Heritage Week Dinner, 1978
Table setting during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
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