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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 16 Collections and/or Records:

Sermons, Jul - Sep 1968

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0028
Abstract This folder contains seven sermons. 1. How to Thank G-d - July 6, 1968 - Amidah Series #18 [inferred] (in duplicate) 2. The Blessings of Peace - July 13, 1968 - Amidah Series #19 [inferred] (in duplicate) 3. Ethics of the Fathers (chapter 2) - July 27, 1968 - (in triplicate) 4. Ethics of the Fathers (chapter 4) - August 10, 1968 - (in triplicate) 5. Living Dynamically as a Jew Today - September 7, 1968 6. Our G-d and G-d of our Fathers -...
Dates: Jul - Sep 1968

Sermons, Oct - Nov 1968

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0029
Abstract This folder contains eight sermons. 1. Wanted: Penitents - October 1, 1968 - Kol Nidrei (in triplicate) 2. The Faculty of Memory and the Facility of Forgetting - October 14, 1968 - Shemini Atzeret, Yizkor 3. The Beauty of Nature - October 26, 1968 - Psalm 104 4. The Deceitful Tongue - November 2, 1968 - Psalm 120 (in duplicate) 5. I Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Mountains - November 9, 1968 - Psalm 121 (in triplicate) 6. Jerusalem--The United...
Dates: Oct - Nov 1968

Sermons, December 1968

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Identifier: B429.01.0001.0030
Abstract

This folder contains three sermons.

1. Peace on Israel - December 7, 1968 - Psalm 125 and Weekly Torah portion Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43) (in duplicate)

2. The Song of Return - December 14, 1968 - Psalm 126 (in triplicate)

3. Unless the Lord Build the House - December 21, 1968 - Psalm 127 (in triplicate)

Dates: December 1968

Sermons, Jan - Feb 1969

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0001.0031
Abstract This folder contains six sermons. 1. We Bless You in the Name of the Lord - January 4, 1969 - Psalm 129 and Weekly Torah portion Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) (in duplicate) 2. Out of the Depths - January 11, 1969 - Psalm 130 (in triplicate) 3. A Place for the Lord - January 25, 1969 - Psalm 132 (in triplicate) 4. When Brethren Dwell Together - February 1, 1969 - Psalms 133-134 (in triplicate) 5. Untitled - February 8, 1969 6. What We Saw...
Dates: Jan - Feb 1969

Sermons, Apr - Jun 1969

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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, Oct - Dec 1969

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0002.0004
Abstract This folder contains nine sermons. 1. It's Hard to Remember - October 4, 1969 - Shemini Atzeret (in duplicate) 2. A Prophet Unto the Nations - October 11, 1969 - First in Series on Jeremiah (in duplicate) 3. Where Does Prayer Begin and End? - October 17, 1969 - Bat Mitzvah (in duplicate) 4. The Threat of Exile - October 18, 1969 - Second in Series on Jeremiah (in duplicate) 5. The Promise of Redemption - October 25, 1969 - Third in Series on...
Dates: Oct - Dec 1969