The Women's Section of the Jewish Community of Belgrade gathers and organizes its members for humanitarian and educational work, as well as for the preservation of Jewish tradition and culture.
The first Jewish women's society in Belgrade was founded by Sephardic women in 1874, inspired by Ester B. Pinto. A group of several Sephardic women managed to establish this first women's association in Serbia, the first such association among Sephardim in the Balkans, and from the scarce data available, it seems that the Jewish women's society is also the first association of Sephardic women in the Orient. This fact testifies to both the significant cultural and social progress of the Jewish community in Belgrade at the end of the 19th century and the efforts of women to change their social status. The first president was Mrs. Toni Azriel.
The work of the Women's Section is based on regular gatherings and meetings, as well as participation in gatherings of women's sections of Jewish communities in Serbia and the region.
Regular meetings are held at least once a month. As part of its activities, the Women's Section organizes lectures on topics related to Judaism, education about Jewish holidays, customs, and Jewish cuisine, as well as concerts, exhibitions, performances, book promotions, educational programs, and other activities in accordance with the interests and needs of its members.
The program of the Women's Section gathers members of the JOB, but it is intended for the entire membership. The Women's Section organizes its activities in the spirit of nurturing and promoting Jewish culture and tradition, the role of women in the family and society, the celebration of Jewish holidays, and humanitarian activities.
