| Jewish Women's Congress | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 4–7 September 1893 |
| Venue | World's Columbian Exposition |
| Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 93 |
| Organised by | |
The Jewish Women's Congress was held at Chicago, Illinois, on 4–7 September 1893 as part of the World's Parliament of Religions at the World's Columbian Exposition.[1] Chaired by Hannah G. Solomon,[2] it the first gathering of Jewish women who came together for the consideration of something other than charity or mutual aid. During the conference, there was conceived an idea which developed into the National Council of Jewish Women, a permanent organization to unite Jewish women in the United States.[3]
- ^ "Unprecedented Jewish Women's Congress meets in Chicago". Jewish Women's Archive. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Jewish Publication Society of America 1894, p. 3–7.
- ^ Jewish Social Service 1917, p. 359.
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