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Laderman, Manuel, 1909-1989

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: August 25, 1909 - November 27, 1989

Biography

Rabbi Laderman was born 8/25/09 in New York City and became Rabbi of the Hebrew Educational Alliance in 1932. He died in Denver on November 27, 1989. He was Rabbi of the Hebrew Educational Alliance for 57 years. He died in Denver on November 27, 1989.

Biography

Rabbi Manuel Laderman was born in New York City on August 25, 1909 and died in Denver November 27, 1989 He was the first rabbi at the Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance and served as chief rabbi from 1932-1979 and was the rabbi emeritus until his death in 1989. He earned his ordination in the early 1930s from the Hebrew Theological College, and then earned his Ph.D. in Theology. Rabbi Laderman married Bessie Mallin in Kansas City, August 6, 1933. He was a professor at many Universities and colleges in the Denver area, including the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Denver. He was widely recognized as one of the top-ranking Denver clergymen from all faiths. He spent his life working on civil rights, improving relations between Jews and Christians. He helped the Allied Jewish Community Center to enlist the widest possible support of the United Jewish Appeal in order to relieve Jews in Europe after World War II. He was a member of many Jewish and secular organizations. He also served with great distinction as chairman of the Denver Board of Health and Hospitals, president of the Adult Education Council of Denver, Board member of the Denver Symphony Society, and Board member of the Allied Jewish Federation, the American Red Cross and the American Medical Center. The Denver General Hospital (Denver Health) dedicated the Regional Trauma Center to him on April 12, 1994. A bas relief of Rabbi Laderman was dedicated on February 21, in the lobby of Denver Health. The collection contains sermons and notes, speeches, lectures, writings, educational materials and information on the many organizations in which he served.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Sermons, Jan - May 1972

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0003
Abstract This folder contains seventeen sermons. 1. Attempting Prophecy About 1972 - January 1, 1972 2. Our Song of Israel - January 29, 1972 - (in duplicate) 3. The Basis of Human Morality - February 5, 1972 4. We All Have a Part to Play - February 12, 1972 5. What We Dare Never Forget - February 26, 1972 6. Does Religion Need Ritual - March 4, 1972 7. How Jews Keep Track of Time - March 11, 1972 8. New Meaning of Freedom - March...
Dates: Jan - May 1972

Sermons, May - Jun 1973

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0009
Abstract

This folder contains six sermons.

1. Nationalism and Religion - May 5, 1973 - (in duplicate)

2. The Holiday Cycle - May 12, 1973 - (in duplicate)

3. The Signs of Heroism - May 19, 1973 - (in duplicate)

4. From Book to Book - May 26, 1973 - (in duplicate)

5. Torah in Modern Garb - June 6, 1973 - First day of Shavuot (in duplicate)

6. The Jewish Future - June 7, 1973 - Second day of Shavuot (in duplicate)

Dates: May - Jun 1973

Sermons, 1975

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Identifier: B429.01.0003.0012
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. The Vatican and the Jews - January 18, 1975 - With newspaper clipping and notes (in duplicate) 2. Memorials of Our Day - April 3, 1975 - Eighth day of Passover Yizkor 3. The Torah Eternal - May 16, 1975 - First day of Shavuot (in triplicate) 4. One Year Compared With 200 Years of the Bicentennial - September 6, 1975 - First day of Rosh HaShanah (in triplicate) 5. Untitled - September 7, 1975 - Second day of...
Dates: 1975

Sermons, 1945

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0010
Abstract

This folder contains three sermons.

1. Lest we Forget - May 19, 1945 - Second day of Shavuot

2. Creating Your Own Book of Life - September 8, 1945 - First day of Rosh HaShanah (in duplicate)

3. After Victory, What? - September 9, 1945 - Second day of Rosh HaShanah (in duplicate)

Dates: 1945

Sermons, 1960

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0018
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. The Marks of the Messiah - January 16, 1960 - Weekly Torah portion Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) 2. The Outward Signs of Faith - June 18, 1960 - Weekly Torah portion Shelach (Numbers 13:1–15:41) 3. The Ritual of Redemption - June 25, 1960 - Weekly Torah portion Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32) 4. Song of Ascents - October 22, 1960 - (in duplicate) 5. Founder of our Line - October 29, 1960 - (in...
Dates: 1960

Sermons, Apr - Jun 1968

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0027
Abstract This folder contains ten sermons. 1. The Ingathering of the Dispersed - April 6, 1968 - Amidah Series #10 [inferred] - Weekly Torah portion Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36) (in triplicate) 2. The Bane of Bondage-The Boon of Birthright - April 13, 1968 - First day of Passover (in triplicate) 3. The Race Question - April 20, 1968 - Eighth day of Passover (in duplicate) 4. Jewish Womanhood - May 3, 1968 - Bat Mitzvah (in triplicate) 5. Israel Approaches its...
Dates: Apr - Jun 1968

Sermons, Apr - Jun 1969

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0002.0002
Abstract This folder contains nine sermons. 1. The Value of Silence - April 12, 1969 2. The Value of Silence - April 14, 1969 - (in duplicate) 3. Israel Comes of Age - April 25, 1969 - Bat Mitzvah 4. A Divine Assembly - May 3, 1969 5. The Qualities of Learning - May 10, 1969 - (in duplicate) 6. The School Board Election-The Pay Raise Proposal - May 17, 1969 - (in duplicate) 7. The Song of the Torah - May 23, 1969 - First day of Shavuot (in...
Dates: Apr - Jun 1969

Sermons, June 1970

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Identifier: B429.01.0002.0007
Abstract This folder contains five sermons. 1. Are the Ten Commandments Relevant? - June 10, 1970 - First Day of Shavuot (in triplicate) 2. How Long Does Memory Last? - June 11, 1970 - Second Day of Shavuot (in triplicate) 3. Ethics of the Fathers - June 13, 1970 - Chapter 1 (in triplicate) 4. Ethics of the Fathers - June 20, 1970 - Chapter 2 (in triplicate) 5. Ethics of the Fathers - June 27, 1970 - Chapter 3, Bar Mitzvah of Robert Gordon (in...
Dates: June 1970

Sermons, May - Jul 1971

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0002.0012
Abstract This folder contains twelve sermons. 1. Rabbinical Convention in Miami - May 15, 1971 - (in duplicate) 2. The Threat of Evil - May 22, 1971 3. Ethics of the Fathers--Chapter 1 - May 29, 1971 4. Do Commandments Get a Response - May 30, 1971 - First Day of Shavuot 5. Retrospect and Perspective - May 31, 1971 - Second Day of Shavuot 6. Ethics of the Fathers--Chapter 2 - June 12, 1971 7. Ethics of the Fathers--Chapter 3 - June 19,...
Dates: May - Jul 1971