Dates
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Existence: August 25, 1909
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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 171 Collections and/or Records:
File
Identifier: B429.01.0002.0010
Abstract
This folder contains seven sermons.
1. Our Personal Lives and Our Public Commitments - October 22, 1970 - Shemini Atzeret (in triplicate)
2. Can You Read the Bible as a New Book - October 24, 1970 - (in duplicate)
3. Two by Two - October 31, 1970 - (in duplicate)
4. Retelling an Old Story - November 14, 1970
5. The Generations that Make or Destroy History - November 28, 1970 - Weekly Torah Portion Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
6. The Impact...
Dates:
Oct - Dec 1970
File
Identifier: B429.01.0002.0011
Abstract
This folder contains thirteen sermons.
1. The 70's Have Begun - January 2, 1971
2. From History to Actuality - January 9, 1971
3. The Divine Voice - January 23, 1971
4. The American Jew - February 27, 1971 - Newsweek Speaks Out / March 1, 1971 Issue (in duplicate)
5. Purim Will Never be Forgotten - March 6, 1971 - (in duplicate)
6. The Golden Calf Changes Form - March 13, 1971 - (in duplicate)
7. Do Ritual and Ethics Contradict...
Dates:
Jan - Apr 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
File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0001
Abstract
This folder contains ten sermons.
1. The Marranos of Spain - August 7, 1971 - (in duplicate)
2. G-d and the Celebration of Life - August 14, 1971
3. The World Cries Out for Justice - August 28, 1971
4. Third Communications Conference in New York City - September 4, 1971 (in duplicate)
5. Days of Awe - September 10, 1971 - Bat Mitzvah
6. Preparation Takes Many Forms - Septeber 11, 1971 - (in duplicate)
7. Renew Us as in Days of Old...
Dates:
Aug - Sep 1971
File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0002
Abstract
This folder contains ten sermons.
1. Frailty has Resilience - October 4, 1971 - First Day of Sukkot
2. The Tenderness of Memory - October 11, 1971 - Shemini Atzeret
3. A Grand Beginning - October 16, 1971
4. We are All Like Noah - October 23, 1971
5. The Will is Stronger Than the Distance - October 30, 1971
6. A Sense of Companionship - November 6, 1971
7. The World of Tomorrow - November 20, 1971
8. Thanksgiving--A...
Dates:
Oct - Dec 1971
Series
Identifier: B429.01
Abstract
This series contains three boxes of Sermons delivered by Rabbi Manuel Laderman. The sermons were primarily delivered at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver, Colorado, although there are a few sermons that were delivered elsewhere. The sermons were delivered between 1932 and 1988 and cover both religious and historical events and concepts. Historical events include the pre-World War II era, World War II, the establishment of the State of Israel, wars in Israel, the United States civil...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1932 - 1988
File
Identifier: B429.03.0015.0002
Abstract
Contains service guides and High Holiday services programs and a memorandum on High Holiday services.
Dates:
1956-1981
File
Identifier: B429.03.0015.0013
Abstract
Contains speeches by Rabbi Laderman and programs for Talmud Torah Dinners at the Hebrew Educational Alliance.
Dates:
1942-1974
File
Identifier: B429.03.0015.0014
File
Identifier: B429.03.0015.0015
Abstract
Contains speeches by Rabbi Laderman and programs for Talmud Torah Graduations at the Hebrew Educational Alliance.
Dates:
1958-1974, undated
