Religious institutions

Abstract This folder contains three programs for events celebrating the 125th anniversary of Congregation Zera Abraham. The first is for a kids-focused event called "Chanukah Chagiga." The program is on a brown background with organge and white text outlining the details of the event. The second is a tri-fold beige brochure with the timeline of the history of the congregation including a progression of the rabbis and the time and date of the event. The third is a brochure with the same design as the...

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This folder contains one program for Zera Abraham's 126 anniversary celebration. It is a white brochue the brown text throughout. In addition to having the details of the event, the program mentions three orthodox educational institutions that Zera Abraham worked closely with; Hillel Academy, Yeshiva Toras Chaim, and Bais Yaakov of Denver. On the back of the program is a list of services and programs available to the members of the congregation.

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This folder contains two programs for the 127th anniversary celebration of Zera Abraham. The first program is a blue brochure with teal text. In addition to the details of the event the program lists the rabbis of Congregation Zera Abraham. The second item is a booklet containing messages honoring the rabbis from congregation members. The booklet is printed on printer paper with a cardstock cover and black binding.

Abstract This folder contains two copies of the original Articles of Incorporation in 1973 establishing the congregation as "Congregation Zehrra Abraham." The copies include a certificate of incorporation and a Form NP, which is a nonprofit agreement form for the state of Colorado. In 1994 the Articles of Incorporation were amended to change the corporate name to their current name, Congregation Zera Abraham. Included is the original certificate of that change and two copies and the updated articles...

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This folder contains three copies of guidelines for elections for the Board of Directors of Zera Abraham, one of which has been written on in pen on the first page. The document describes eligibility for running for a position on the board and a list/description of the seven committees; Fundraising, Dinner, Public Relations, Housing Project, Programming, and Davening.

Abstract This folder contains two copies of a draft of the by-laws for members and board members of Congregation Zera Abraham. The document is divided into the following sections: Membership (with the subheadings Dues and Responsibilities, Entitlements, and Code of Behavior), Board (with the subheadings Size, Structure, Terms, Rules and Regulations, Removal, Nominations, Elections, Responsibilities, Meetings, Officer Positions and Descriptions, and Committees), and Rabbi (with the subheadings Roles...

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This folder contains two copies of the by-laws of Congregation Zera Abraham, a document that outlines the rules of membership, guidelines for selecting a rabbi, and a detailed description of the board and subsequent officer positions. The document is divided into six articles; Purposes, Limitations, Membership, Directors, The Rabbinate, and Officers. See folder 2 in this series for several drafts of the by laws.

Abstract This folder contains the meeting minutes and agendas of board meetings for the board of directors for Zera Abraham. Contains meeting minutes for March 4th of 2001, December of 2002, February 1st and 29th of 2004, November 20th and 24th of 2004, January 2nd and 23rd of 2005, June 5th of 2005, July 26th of 2008, January 19th of 2009, September 6th of 2009, and October 31st of 2010. Corresponding agendas contain points of discussion and goals for each meeting. Also included is several emails...

Abstract This folder contains the original and two copies of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service certifying Congregation Zera Abraham (listed as Zehrra Abraham) as a non-private organization. Also included is three copies of a certificate of exemption for sales and use tax as well as a letter from the IRS stating the organization's exemption from filing federal income tax. A Form 1023, an Application for Recognition of Exemption, is included with accompanying documentation depicting revenue...

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This folder contains the organizational details of the Zera Abraham board of directors including correspondence, reorganization guidelines, and resignation information.