Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
Series
Fonds
38
Series
6
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1940-1996
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
11 photographs
Admin History/Bio
The International Council of Jewish Women is made up of Jewish women's organizations from across the world. Founded in 1912 and revived in 1949, the ICJW's goals were to promote equal rights, women's rights, understanding, and peace throughout the world. It sought to spread knowledge about and strengthen Jewish cultural traditions, to help build Israel, and to encourage women to participate in community services. It cooperated actively as a non-governmental organization with UNESCO, and was an accredited observer at the United Nations. The National Council of Jewish Women has been a vital member of the ICJW, with a number of its members having served on the executive and as vice-presidents and presidents of the ICJW.
In a first attempt to form an international council of Jewish women, representatives from the National Council of Jewish Women in the United States, along with similar organizations in Great Britain and Germany, met in Rome in 1912. Their efforts were aborted with the onset of World War I, but in the 1920s, Jewish women's groups reconvened and ended up holding three meetings. After a long hiatus due to the devastation of World War II and the Holocaust, the International Council of Jewish Women was officially re-born in 1949 in Paris. The ICJW has held conventions every three years since 1954, and in countries around the world, including in Toronto in 1972, and in Vancouver in 1987.
The ICJW was organized in a committee system which communicated through a network of newsletters, mailings, and triennial meetings. Committees have included By-Laws, Community Services, Herczeg Israel Seminar, Newsletter, North American Committee, Public Relations, Resolutions, Soviet Jewry, Status of Women, and United Nations. The ICJW also held regional meetings, seminars such as the Rosa and Esteban Herczeg seminars in Jerusalem, and field trips.
Canadian presidents of the ICJW have included Antonia S. Robinson (1957-1960), and Helen Marr (1990-1993). While serving as president, Tony Robinson represented Jewish women of Canada at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Helen Marr served as president of National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Toronto Section from 1973 to 1976, and as president of the NCJWC from 1981 to 1985. She married Gerald Marr, and has three children. Helen served as Canada's Vice-President to the ICJW from 1986-1989, and chaired the ICJW's triennial convention in Vancouver in 1987. She also held leadership positions with the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Ben Gurion University, Canadian Jewish Congress, and the Skylight Theatre.
Scope and Content
Series contains records documenting the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada's involvement in the International Council of Jewish Women. It includes pamphlets and publicity material, newsletters, the 75th anniversary tribute book, by-laws and resolutions, material from conventions and other activities, correspondence, and photographs.
A portion of the records were generated during Helen Marr's presidency of the ICJW. These records include by-laws and guidelines, committee files, and mailings.
Notes
The International Council of Jewish Women was variously called the World Congress of Jewish Women, the World Conference of Jewish Women, and the World Organization of Jewish Women between 1912 and 1929.
Name Access
Helen Marr
World Congress of Jewish Women
World Conference of Jewish Women
World Organization of Jewish Women
Subjects
Human rights
Women
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
[1993?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a response from Ann Harris to Dr. Geula Solomon's report, an "International Conference at Basel" pamphlet, a history of ICJW and other miscellaneous information.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
2
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[195-?]-1995
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w, sepia and col. ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope and Content
File consists of two photocopies of photographs taken at the opening session of the ICJW in London, England on May 23, 1954; a photograph taken at the 11th Regional Lation American Congress; a scrapbook page of four photographs celebrating Jewish culture; a photograph of 8 pictures of activities in council homes in Paris and Athens and a portrait of a group of council members.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
[ca. 1958]-1995
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of six ICJW pamphlets.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1940-1948
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets from South Africa, England and Australia and a radio broadcast announcement from National Council of Jewish Women, New York.
Name Access
National Council of Jewish Women. New York Section
Subjects
Women
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1989-1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of seven copies of "The Newsletter", three published by ICJW France and four by ICJW Canada. The newsletters provide information about council activities and conferences, both local and international, and news of interest to council members.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1990
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of one copy of "Women 2000", issue no. 3, a newsletter listing activities of non-governmental organizations. The reason for the publication is to promote the goals of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women. A newsletter column is devoted to International Council of Jewish Women as an organization dealing entirely or mainly with women.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of one copy of "Hot Flashes", dated September 1996. It is the first issue of a six page news-sheet published by ICJW, London, England, with information about people, along with current and forthcoming events.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1990-1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of three copies of "Links Around The World" for the years 1990-91, 1992 and 1996.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two copies of Celebration 75, a tribute to the ICJW, 1912-1987, written by Barbara Leslie and published in England.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
10
Material Format
textual record
Date
1993-1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two books: an ICJW directory and an ICJW book listing by-laws, resolutions and topical statements. Both books are dated 1993-1996.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
11
Material Format
textual record
Date
1988-1991
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of three books related to the Rosa and Esteban Herczeg Jerusalem seminar for Jewish education. The first is a selection of stories (November 1988), the second is titled "The Quincentenary of the Spanish Expulsion - Dispersion and Unity", (November 1991) and the third, "The Golden Age of Hebrew Poetry in Spain 950-1450", (November 1991).
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a large scrap book with a collection of memorabilia related to the ICJW 9th Triennial Convention.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
13
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
2 photographs : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of a ICJW 9th Triennial Convention newsletter titled "Convention-Ear" dated May, 30, 1972; a thank you letter from the national president and convention chariman, and two photographs taken at the convention.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
14
Material Format
textual record
Date
1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an ICJW 14th Triennial Convention newsletter titled "Convention-Ear"; a "Welcome to Vancouver" newsletter; a daily program book; a closing banquet program; a membership report; suggested revisions for the ICJW resolutions to be passed at the convention and other miscellaneous material.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
15
Material Format
textual record
Date
1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of reports of activities from NCJW organizations in different countries to the 14th Triennial Convention.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 16
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
16
Material Format
textual record
Date
1990
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an ICJW 15th Triennial Convention book pertaining to a convention in Jerusalem, May 19-23, 1990. The theme is "Women: Challenges and Choices Toward the 21st Century".
Subjects
Congresses and conventions
Places
Jerusalem
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 17
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
17
Material Format
textual record
Date
1992-1993
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an ICJW 16th Triennial Convention pre and post convention tour brochure.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
18
Material Format
textual record
Date
1953
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of memorabilia related to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, attended by Toni Robinson as a representative of NCJW of Canada.
Name Access
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
Subjects
Heads of state
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 19
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
19
Material Format
textual record
Date
1985-1993
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a history of Bunny Gurvey's term of office, her president's report to the Biennial Convention at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa, June 9-13, 1985; letters and a newsclipping in the Winnipeg "Jewish Post & News".
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
20
Material Format
textual record
Date
[1993?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a 3-page list of guidelines for executive members of ICJW. There are separate sections for vice-presidents, regional chairpersons and committee chairpersons.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 21
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
21
Material Format
textual record
Date
1987-1990
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an ICJW directory and reports from: Public Relations (chair: Ester Landa, USA), North American Committee (chair: Dorothy Reitman, Canada), Status of Women Committee (chair: Shirley Joseph, USA), Soviet Jewry Committee (chair: Jeanette Goldman, Canada) and International Committee Soviet Jewry (June Jacobs, England).
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 22
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
22
Material Format
textual record
Date
1990-1991
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of several detailed mailings from Helen Marr, President, ICJW to other presidents and committee executives, and a topical statement.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 6; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
International Council of Jewish Women series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
6
File
23
Material Format
textual record
Date
1992-1993
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of several detailed mailings from Helen Marr, President, ICJW to other presidents and committee executives; minutes of a pre-convention executive committee meeting; and minutes of a post-convention executive meeting.
Source
Archival Descriptions