Jewish Women's Congress

[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.

It consisted of representatives of every denomination, including Ellen Martin Henrotin, vice-president of the woman's branch.

Circular letters were sent to the larger cities, asking Jewish women to hold mass meetings to elect delegates.

The Programme Committee obtained subjects for papers from many sources, also names of women to write them.

[2] Two resolutions were passed during the business meeting: to publish the entire proceedings of the Congress, and to band together into a new organization, the National Council of Jewish Women.