Synagogues -- Colorado -- Denver
Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:
JCRS Isaac Solomon Synagogue (Lakewood, CO.), 2001
File contains a newpaper clipping of an article, a copy of a newspaper article, and typed background information about JCRS's Isaac Solomon historic synagogue.
Judd Family Papers
National Register of Historic Places, 1980
Nomination form and attached documents for National Register of Historic Places.
Oral History Interview with Albert and Betty Barmatz, 1981 August 5
Interview covers the reasons for breaking away from BMH, the early days of Rodef Shalom, Rabbis getting new members, the school, the Sisterhood and the Men's Club, the congregation's Board, and the schism (division) within the congregation.
Oral History Interview with Dorothy and Ernest Cassel, 1981 July 24
Interview covers Ernest fleeing Germany in 1939 for Shanghai, eventually coming to the US in 1949; focus is on founding of Rodef Shalom and history since; separating from BMH.
Oral History Interview with Dr. Myron Wilkoff, 1981 July 6
Interview covers Dr. Myron Wilkoff and his wife Freida deciding to leave BMH, Myron was the first president and one of the 10 founders of Rodef Shalom; the congregation was founded in Myron and Freida's home in 1953. Covers the beginnings of the congregation, why and how it came into being, time as the first president.
Oral History Interview with Fern and Jerry Kesselman, 1981 July 8
Both founding members of Rodef Shalom, the interview discusses the beginnings of the congregation, leaving BMH and the reasons for starting a synagogue, Presidents of the synagogue, beginning of the Rodef Sisterhood and the religious education at Rodef Shalom.
Oral History Interview with Harry Shwartz, 1981 July 15
Topics include Harry's experiences in the Army during World War I and serving with General Maurice Rose; how Henry came to Denver, opportunity school, the 10th Street Shul and Beginnings and activities at Rodef Shalom.
Oral History Interview with Jack and Margot Goldman, 1981 August 24
Interview covers briefly Jack and Margot's background, both originally from Germany (Margot escaped in 1939, Jack not until after the War in 1946), early members of the congregation, adult education, school programming and youth group at the synagogue.
Oral History Interview with Max P. Cowan, 1978 August 7
Max P. Cowan describes his early life in West Denver, including synagogues and rabbis, life in cattle dealing and ranching in Colorado later in his life.