National Council of Jewish Women, Brisbane Section (1927 - )

The National Council of Jewish Women, Brisbane Section was formed in 1927 with Mrs E Isaacs as its founding president. Among the Section’s earliest activities were the formation of a Literary and Discussion Circle, and committees for Sewing, Hospital work, Catering, Entertainment, Immigrant Welfare, a Jewish Bush Book Club and a Girls Committee. As this indicates the Section encompassed a broad range of social, educational and welfare interests. They engaged in numerous fund raising endeavours, and concentrated on local philanthropic projects for both the Jewish and non-Jewish community. After the establishment of Israel, they also devoted their efforts towards support for the new Jewish State.

The Council continues today as a non-profit, voluntary, organisation for Jewish women, acting for their advancement and for social justice generally.

Superior

• National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (1923 - )

  [1927 - ]

Books

• Newton, Marlo Leigh, Making a Difference: A History of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Hybrid Publishers, Melbourne, 2000, 342 pp. [ Details... ]

Conference Proceedings

• First Jewish Women's Conference, May 21st to 27th, 1929, Council of Jewish Women of New South Wales, Sydney, 1929, 104 pp. [ Details... ]

Newsletters

• The Council bulletin / National Council of Jewish Women, The Council, Melbourne, 1926-. [ Details... ]