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Hebrew Educational Alliance (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Sources

found: NUCMC data from Judah L. Magnes Museum for Celia Ragooland scrapbook, 1928-1932 (Denver Hebrew Educational Alliance; collection contains a scrapbook with a poster about the dedication of the Denver Hebrew Educational Alliance)

found: Hebrew Educational Alliance WWW, Jan. 24, 2007 (on June 17, 1920, the Denver Hebrew Institute [no publs. in LC database] was incorp. with the mission to provide a Jewish education for the growing numbers of Jewish youth living in the are of West Colfax. In the fall of 1926, through the efforts of Mrs. N.H. Chernyk and Mrs. S. Friedman, the Beth David Sisterhood [no publs. in LC database] was founded; by 1928, the Sisterhood had succeeded in interesting a number of local men in their efforts to create new facilities for Jewish education and the Beth David Brotherhood [no publs. in LC database] was formed; in Nov. 1928, the Beth David group and the Denver Hebrew Institute, wanting to work together to encourage Jewish education, formed an alliance; the newly created Hebrew Educational Alliance, with William Yoelin serving as it first president, acquired a gift of ten lots; on Oct. 25, 1932, Rabbi Manuel Laderman arrived to serve as the first Rabbi of the Hebrew Educational Alliance; congregation grew and flourished; third synagogue planned and completed; variants: Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance; HEA)

Found in 121 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1 , 1932-2019

 File — Box B340.01.0001: Series B430.02; Series B340.03 [Barcode: U186023258321]
Identifier: B430.01.0001
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains personal materials, including biographical information, certificates, correspondence, Hachodesh: Women's Branch of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, and Denver Health Redication of the bas relief of Rabbi Manuel Laderman. It contains materials and histories of the Denver Symphony guild, including files on fundraising, concerts and commitees headed by Bess Laderman. There are materials on Denver's Sister City of Karmiel, which Bess Laderman created...
Dates: 1932-2019

Box 1, 1972-1974

 File — Box 457.01.0001: Series B457.01 [Barcode: U186023306158]
Identifier: B457.01.0001
Abstract

Box contains one [1] scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings, invitations, and flyers about the Mizrachi Women of Denver organization and their events from 1972-1974.

Dates: 1972-1974

Box 2, 1988

 File — Box B159.01.0002: Series B159.01; Series B159.02; Series B159.04 [Barcode: U186022109757]
Identifier: B159.01.0002
Abstract

One folder with correspondence and newsclippings regarding 1988 vandalism.

Dates: 1988

Box 2, 1942-2007

 File — Box B159.01.0002: Series B159.01; Series B159.02; Series B159.04 [Barcode: U186022109757]
Identifier: B159.02.0002
Abstract

Eighteen folders of anniversary and dinner publications and one folder with Book 14 x 10 centimeters, 64 pages: "Grace and blessings for Various Occasions, Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance, Denver, Colorado, 1954." Has list of officers of Alliance Men's Club.

Dates: 1942-2007

Box 2, 1945-1952

 File — Box B159.01.0002: Series B159.01; Series B159.02; Series B159.04 [Barcode: U186022109757]
Identifier: B159.04.0002
Abstract

One file folder of Sunday school and background material.

Dates: 1945-1952

Box 2, March 1969 - July 1971

 File — Box B429.01.0002: Series B429.01 [Barcode: U186023299351]
Identifier: B429.01.0002
Abstract

This box contains 12 folders of sermons spanning March 1969 to July 1971. Many of the sermons exist in duplicate or triplicate as marginalia and notes typically exist on one or more sermons and the other copy(ies) are facsimiles without the marginalia or notes.

Dates: March 1969 - July 1971

Box 2, 1972-1988

 File — Box B430.04.0002: Series B340.04 [Barcode: U186023258339]
Identifier: B340.04.0002
Abstract Box contains three certificates recognizing Bess Laderman: (1) A mounted Certificate from the Municipality of Karmiel electing Mrs. Bess Laderman as Patron. It is signed by Baruch Venger, Mayor of Karmiel. (2) A certificate from the Hebrew Educational Alliance recognizing Bess Laderman for her significant role in the Hebrew Educational Alliance. It was given on the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1982. (3) Certificate of Esteem from the Ministerial Committee for Israel's 30th anniversary...
Dates: 1972-1988

Box 3, August 1971 - November 1988

 File — Box B429.01.0003: Series B429.01 [Barcode: U186023298892]
Identifier: B429.01.0003
Abstract

This box contains 19 folders of sermons spanning August 1971 to November 1988. Many of the sermons exist in duplicate or triplicate as marginalia and notes typically exist on one or more sermons and the other copy(ies) are facsimiles without the marginalia or notes. This box also includes wedding sermons/speeches and a few sermons with no date.

Dates: August 1971 - November 1988

Box 6, 1974 - 1990

 File — Box B228.01.0006: Series B228.01 [Barcode: U186023306629]
Identifier: B228.01.0006
Abstract Box contains matted copies of Robert Weinberg photography as well as his business card and the origianl captions he wrote to accompany each photo. Photographs include a self portrait of Robert Weinberg; a portrait of Elie Wiesel; an abstract image surrounded by Aramaic characters, composed of bookend designs superimposed with a photo of a sculpture of Moses; a group photo of Allied Jewish Federation volunteers (titled Networking); and a photo taken for the Intermountain Jewish News of...
Dates: 1974 - 1990

Box 15

 File — Box B429.03.0015: Series B429.03 [Barcode: U186023257757]
Identifier: B429.03.0015