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Synagogues -- Colorado -- Denver

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

 Collection
Identifier: B106
Abstract Louis Anfenger was typical of the young Jewish men who migrated to the Colorado Territory in the state's formative years. Born in Bavaria, Anfenger came to the United States in the 1850s and moved to Denver in 1870 to seek his fortune. He became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate as well as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and was later elected to the state legislature in the 1880s. He was a founder of Congregation Emanuel, Denver B'nai B'rith, and National...
Dates: Other: 1861-1989
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

Beck Archives Clippings File Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B113
Abstract Intentionaly created collection to keep newspaper clippings about Jews in the west. Some of the people and organizations are also in other collections. The articles contain miscellaneous clippings and articles about Jews in the Rocky Mountain west, primarily from the Rocky Mountain News, the Intermountain Jewish News (IJN) and the Denver Post. Some of the articles are from a column, "Out of the Past," written by Mike Zelinger that appeared in the IJN. Also included is the Century Edition of...
Dates: 1913-2013
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Beck Archives Clippings File Collection

Beth haMedrosh Hagodol Congregation (BMH) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B125
Abstract Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol Congregation (BMH-the Great House of Study) was establsihed in 1892 in a group of rented rooms above co-founder Henry Plonsky's shoe and boot store on Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. It officially incorporated in 1897 and grew to become Denver's largest modern Orthodox Jewish congregation. The congregation was first housed at 24th and Curtis Streets and then erected a new building at 16th and Gaylord. In 1969 BMH moved to its present location at 560 S. Monaco...
Dates: 1897-1983
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Beth haMedrosh Hagodol Congregation (BMH) Records

Box 1, 1921-

 File — Box B298.01.0001: Series B298.01; Series B298.02; Series B298.03 [Barcode: U186020739051]
Identifier: B298.01.0001
Abstract

The series contains two file folders with the Articles of Incorporation of the Zerah Israel Musach Ashknaz and Master Property Records. The box also contains scrapbooks and photographs, newspaper articles and an invitation and program from the new temple dedication dinner.

Dates: 1921-
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B298, Congregation Zera Israel Records and Scrapbooks / Documents

Box 4, 2001-2007

 File — Box B353.10.0004: Series B353.10 [Barcode: U186023246081]
Identifier: B353.10.0004
Abstract

Two identical poster boards (52 x 72 x 2 centimeters) "Saving a Sacred Place" with interior photos of the synagogue in disrepair; 2 framed newspaper articles about the restoration plans for the synangogue from December 2003 (articles are duplicated in the scrapbook and newspaper clippings folder in Box 3), 1 matted, unframed print of a watercolor painting of the synagogue by Daniel. Spivak, certificate from City of Lakewood to Foundation, and six Foundation buttons.

Dates: 2001-2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B353, JCRS Isaac Solomon Historic Synagogue Foundation Records / Material Culture, Ephemera, and Photographs

Box 4: Scupper Box, circa 1932

 File — Box B159.03.0004: Series B159.03 [Barcode: U186023306108]
Identifier: B159.03.0004
Abstract

Box contains One (1) copper scupper box from the original Hebrew Educational Alliance building at 3636 W Colfax Ave. The scupper box is highly decorative as the front was made to resemble an open Torah scroll, which is embellished with a filigree Star of David. There is also filigree menorah on the left side of the scupper box.

Dates: circa 1932
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B159, Hebrew Educational Alliance Records / Material Culture

Box 6, 1974 - 1990

 File — Box B228.01.0006: Series B228.01 [Barcode: U186023306629]
Identifier: B228.01.0006
Abstract Box contains matted copies of Robert Weinberg photography as well as his business card and the origianl captions he wrote to accompany each photo. Photographs include a self portrait of Robert Weinberg; a portrait of Elie Wiesel; an abstract image surrounded by Aramaic characters, composed of bookend designs superimposed with a photo of a sculpture of Moses; a group photo of Allied Jewish Federation volunteers (titled Networking); and a photo taken for the Intermountain Jewish News of...
Dates: 1974 - 1990
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B228, Robert Weinberg Photographs / Photographs and Negatives

Box 29: Colorado Jewish History Week, May 25-31, 1992, 1991 - 1993

 File — Box B230.02.0029: Series B230.02 [Barcode: U186023303574]
Identifier: B230.02.0029
Abstract

Box contains eight file folders related to Colorado Jewish History Week, which took place May 25-31, 1992. Topics include publicity, correspondence, general documents, income and finances, contracts, scholar-in-residence, May 31st dinner, and agency fair/history week Shabbat. The box also contains the book produced for the week, A Colorado Jewish Family Album 1859-1992, and sample versions to demonstrate full page/half page advertisements.

Dates: Event: May 25-31, 1992; Coverage: 1991 - 1993
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Programs and Events

Congregation Emanuel Records

 Collection
Identifier: B258
Abstract Congregation Emanuel, the oldest synagogue in Colorado, was founded in Denver by a group of mostly German Jewish immigrants. At a meeting in 1874, members of the congregation decided to draft a constitution and incorporate the congregation as an institution of Reform Judaism. Rabbi Samuel Weil became the congregation's first rabbi in 1876; he served the congregation for only a year and was followed by a number of rabbis whose terms were short-lived. Rabbi William S. Friedman became the...
Dates: 1862-2013
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Congregation Emanuel Records

Congregation Micah Records

 Collection
Identifier: B136
Abstract Congregation Micah, the second Jewish Reform congregation in Denver, was started by members of Denver's Temple Emanuel who felt that their congregation had strayed from the principles taught by its former leader, Rabbi William Friedman. A number of individuals involved in the school's formation started a Reform Judaism congregation, which became incorporated in September 1956 as the Denver Congregation for Reform Judaism and changed its name to Congregation Micah in 1957. Congregation...
Dates: 1950-1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Congregation Micah Records

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