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Bowdoin Jewish Organization/Bowdoin Hillel records

 Collection
Identifier: A04.08.06
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Scope and Contents

The Bowdoin Jewish Association, which became the Bowdoin Jewish Organization (BJO) was established in February 1968 in order to provide Jewish religious, cultural, and social opportunities for Bowdoin students. In 2002 the BJO became the Bowdoin Hillel after affiliating with the national Hillel organization in Washington D.C. The organization presents lectures, shows movies, and sponsors other Jewish and secular activities to provide a sense of community and Jewish life. The records contain flyers, posters, programs, and other printed materials; two torahs (access restricted), the 1968 constitution, and typescripts of sermons delivered by Rabbi Maslin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968 - 2020

Conditions Governing Access

Access to torahs restricted, consult staff.

Full Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Student organization that provides Jewish religious and social opportunities on campus.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically, except for artifacts.

Title
Guide to the Bowdoin Jewish Organization/Bowdoin Hillel records.
Author
Emma Barton-Norris
Date
2025
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

Contact:
3000 College Station
Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
(207) 725-3288