Tenth Biennial Meeting National Conference of Jewish Charities: Jewish Communal Activities in Kansas City

Publication Date: May 1918

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

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Research Area: Banking and finance; Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Communal Organization; Social Services; Associations

Type: Newsletter

Coverage: United States Missouri

Abstract:

This issue announces the merger of the National Association of Social Workers with the National Conference of Jewish Charities. It includes:

* Reflections on the role of the Jewish social worker in the global context, brief notes from the papers presented at the conference, on topics from immigration to tuberculosis to the social value of Jewish movements;

* A report on the work and activities of the United Jewish Charities of Kansas City;

* Excerpts from reports of the Industrial Removal Office, the Federation of Jewish Charities of Cleveland, and the Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home Society;

* Reports from the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associations of Kansas City;

* Bulletins on activities and fundraising from Jewish agencies around the country;

* An overview of the structure and projects of the Kansas City Section Council of Jewish Women;

* Personal announcements about important people in the world of Jewish social services;

* A list of Delegates registered at the Kansas City Conference;

* Quick notes on interesting personalities and experiences at the Conference;

* A report on the Surprise Lake Winter Camp for Anemic Boys.