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New Jewish Agenda (Organization)

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Gerald Serotta Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1023
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Rabbi Gerald Serotta, a founder of Breira and the New Jewish Agenda. The materials found in the collection date from the 1970s and 1980s and mostly document the founding of and controversy surrounding Breira and the founding of the New Jewish Agenda.

Dates: 1973-1987

Jack Jacobs Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-1020
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Jack Jacobs, a Jewish academic and former member of the New Jewish Agenda. The collection mostly contains Jewish leftist publications, materials from the founding of the New Jewish Agenda, and documents related to anti-Semitism in Argentina from the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1971-1986

Jewish Counter Culture Collection

 Collection
Identifier: I-504
Abstract

This collection includes materials documenting the activities and publications of independent and activist American Jewish organizations. Sample news publications from a variety of independent presses are included, as are a variety of home-published newsletters and flyers. The collection addresses anti-war protests and U.S. draft avoidance; American Jewish activism on Israel; feminist involvement in Judaism; socialism and radicalism; and international affairs. Materials include newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, news clippings, articles, limited correspondence, speech notes, reports, and flyers.

Dates: 1954-2010

New Jewish Agenda Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-393
Abstract

This collection contains documents from the New Jewish Agenda, a progressive Jewish grassroots organization active in the 1980s. The collection contains newsletters, chapter materials, clippings, event flyers, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other membership materials.

Dates: 1979-1990

Vermont Chapter of the New Jewish Agenda Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-449
Abstract

This collection contains materials from the Vermont Chapter of the New Jewish Agenda. The chapter focused on peace in the Middle East and equal rights for gays and lesbians. The records are made up of correspondence, newsletters, clippings, flyers, and other membership materials.

Dates: 1986-1991