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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 44 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, 1932 - 1969

 File — Box B429.01.0001: Series B429.01 [Barcode: U186023298907]
Identifier: B429.01.0001
Abstract

This box contains 31 folders of sermons spanning 1932-1969. 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: 1932 - 1969

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 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

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, Jun - Sep 1972

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0004
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. Self Motivation in Religion - June 3, 1972 2. Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 3 - June 10, 1972 3. Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 5 - June 24, 1972 4. Tisha B'Av 1972 - July 15, 1972 5. Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 4 - July 29, 1972 6. Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 1 - August 19, 1972 - (in duplicate) 7. Some Historical Changes - August 26, 1972 8. Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 6 -...
Dates: Jun - Sep 1972

Sermons, Oct - Dec 1972

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0006
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. Who Understands the Isaac Story Best? - October 28, 1972 - (in duplicate) 2. The Inner Sense of Childhood - November 4, 1972 - (in duplicate) 3. What Makes History - November 11, 1972 4. The Jewish Attitude Toward Dreams - November 18, 1972 5. Thanksgiving as an Ongoing Holiday - November 25, 1972 6. The Chanukah Story in Modern Dress - December 2, 1972 7. Two Great Jewish Assemblies -...
Dates: Oct - Dec 1972

Sermons, Jan - Mar 1973

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0007
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. Confrontations Then and Now - January 13, 1973 - (in duplicate) 2. The Song of Triumph - January 20, 1973 - (in duplicate) 3. Golda-LBJ-Vietnam - January 27, 1973 - (in duplicate) 4. Understanding the Word Halacha - February 4, 1973 - (in duplicate) 5. Woman's Part in the Synagogue - February 10, 1973 - (in duplicate) 6. The Blessedness of Marriage - February 17, 1973 - (in duplicate) 7....
Dates: Jan - Mar 1973

Sermons, April 1973

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0008
Abstract This folder contains seven sermons. 1. The Oracles on the Foreign Nations in the Books of the Prophets - April 5, 1973 2. Jewish Rites of Passage - April 7, 1973 - (in duplicate) 3. Preparation of Home and Heart - April 14, 1973 - (in duplicate) 4. Repeating the Passover Experience - April 17, 1973 - First day of Passover (in duplicate) 5. Singing and Sobbing Simultaneously - April 23, 1973 - Seventh day of Passover (in duplicate) 6. Does...
Dates: April 1973

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, Sep - Dec 1973

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0010
Abstract This folder contains five sermons. 1. The Novelty of the New Year - September 27, 1973 - First day of Rosh HaShanah (in triplicate) 2. The Shofar has Many Meanings - September 28, 1973 - Second day of Rosh HaShanah (in triplicate) 3. What We Believe and How We Act - October 5, 1973 - Kol Nidrei (in triplicate) 4. Holiness Has Many Manifestations - October 6, 1973 - Yom Kippur (in triplicate) 5. Chanukah-Story of Courage and Light - Hanukkah...
Dates: Sep - Dec 1973