Bulletin of the National Conference of Jewish Charities - February 1919

Publication Date: February 1919

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s):

Research Area: Culture and religion; Population and demographics

Keywords: Communal Organization; Social Services; Associations

Type: Newsletter

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Topics covered in this bulletin, focused on immigration and Americanization, include: * Classifieds;

* Reactions to the establishment of a special Americanization Division under the Department of the Interior and the appointment of a special Racial Advisor on Americans of Jewish Origin;

* 'The Immigrant and His Community,' on the relationship between economic hardship and the Americanization process;

* 'Americanization in the Y.M.H.A.';

* 'An Americanization Program,' a report on Jewish initiatives in Boston;

* '1919 Conference,' an overview of the upcoming meeting of the National Conference of Jewish Charities;

* 'Coordinating Americanization Programs,' a message from the Secretary of the Interior;

Related Topics: Notes on topics of potential interest, such as the recent Conference on Demobilization and the founding of the new "Journal of Jewish Lore and Philosophy";

* Review of "One of Them," a fictionalization of an immigrant girl's Americanization Experience;

* 'Legislation,' an overview of the Americanization bill pending in Congress;

* Current News Notes: Contemporary news items on recent agency appointments and fundraising drives;

* Personals section: sharing updates on the lives and activities of important people in the world of Jewish social services;