Hebrew Educational Alliance Records

Collection

Identifier: B159

Staff Only

Abstract

The Hebrew Educational Alliance was formed in 1928 through a merging of the Beth David Sisterhood and Denver Hebrew Institute. Four years were spent raising money to build a synagogue, and in 1932, that was accomplished at Meade Street and West Colfax Avenue (3636 W Colfax Ave.). The combined synagogue and hebrew school followed orthodox minhag and halachah. On October 25, 1932, Rabbi Manuel Laderman arrived in Denver to serve as the first Rabbi of the Hebrew Educational Alliance. In 1994, the Alliance affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The HEA collection shows the history of a synagogue and school that continues to serve Jewish families in Denver.

Dates

1940-2007

Creator

Hebrew Educational Alliance (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

The Hebrew Educational Alliance stemed from a movement in the 1920s to build a community center in Denver's west side. The Hebrew Educational Alliance was formed in 1928 through a merging of the Beth David Sisterhood and Denver Hebrew Institute. Four years were spent raising money to build a synagogue, and in 1932, that was accomplished at Meade Street and West Colfax Avenue (3636 W Colfax Ave.). The HEA became the largest congregation on Denver's west side. The combined synagogue and Hebrew School was organized along Orthodox lines. The first president was William Yoelin and on October 25, 1932, Rabbi Manuel Laderman arrived in Denver to serve as the first Rabbi of the Hebrew Educational Alliance. When the Alliance moved into a new building at 1555 Stuart Street in 1953, the original building became the Golden West Nursing Home. In 1994, the Alliance affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Extent

6.25 Linear Feet ((3 containers) (3 containers) record box, flat box 15x12x3 inches and one folder in a map drawer)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The collection primarily consists anniversary dinners and dedication publications. There is also information on anti-Semitic vandalism that occurred in 1988 and on the Sunday school.

Arrangement

These records are arranged in four series: 1. Vandalism, 1988; 2. Publications, 1942-2007; 3. Material Culture, 1940; 4. Sunday School and Background Information, 1945-1952.