Hillel Academy (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Jews from around Denver founded the Hillel Academy in 1953. It began with two teachers and 27 students in kindergarten and the first grade. The aim was to provide religious and secular education and to give the students pride in Judaism and Americanism. The Academy grew by adding a new grade each year until classes included preschool through eighth grade. Beth Ha Medrosh Hagodol and Beth Joseph Synagogues provided space for the Academy until 1958, when the Academy moved to Holly and Leetsdale. A new facility opened at 450 S. Hudson in 1966. Hillel Academy is part of a network of Orthodox day schools in the United States. There are more than 300 students currently, with students in need receiving scholarships.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Hillel Academy Buildings, 1954-2004
File contains correspondence, newsletter about the Maple Grove Building in 1958, dedication booklet for the 1966 dedication of the new building, and 2004 correspondence from the Denver Fire Department regarding remediation measures needed for the annex building and Chabab House.
The Little Pink Schoolhouse and Graduation Classes, between 1958-1969
Contains photographs of 1960s graduating students (with identifications) and "The Little Pink Schoolhouse" which was the "home" from 1958 through 1966.