Young Women’s Hebrew Association (Everett, MA)

The Young Women's Hebrew Association- Everett, Massachusetts

Little history is known about the Young Women's Hebrew Association in Everett, Massachusetts. The first YWHA was organized in New York City in 1902 and soon grew nationally, with branches in several states. The YWHA of New England, which the Everett chapter was most likely a part of, was organized in 1913. It is unknown when the Everett chapter was started or dissolved.

1 Information for this historical sketch is from the following resources:

Kaufman, David E.. "Young Women's Hebrew Association." Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia. 20 March 2009.

Jewish Women's Archive. June 24, 2011 ( http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/young-womens-hebrew-association ).

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