Denver (Colo.)
Found in 55917 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Bernard Eisenman, 1981 September 10
Rabbi talks about his early career, how he came to Rodef Shalom, the atmosphere of the congregation, education, problems with growth and expansion of the synagogue.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Israel Rosenfeld, 1981 August 12
Rabbi Rosenfeld is a Czechoslovakian born Holocaust survivor. The oral history covers his pre-war and war-time experiences especially when he was interned at Auschwitz. Also talks about his post-war adjustment and resettlement, ending up in Denver, CO.
Oral History Interview with Rae Weiss, 1979 August
Topics covered: Came to Denver from Newark, New Jersey, parents died young and she lived with grandmother, came to Denver on her own, siblings followed, lived on Westside but moved to Eastside, married, community life.
Oral History Interview with Raisie Rifkin, 1982 October 6
Interview covers Raisie's father, Adolf Keisler, her life in Denver, life in New York City, her marriage to Max Rifkin and her children in Denver.
Oral History Interview with Rebecca Rich, 1982 September 7
Interview covers her early life in Denver beginning in 1907; immigration, fathers salvage and auto business.
Oral History Interview with Richard Bluestein, 1978 May 11
Covers a bit of his experience before coming to National Jewish Hospital- lawyer in Cincinnati, Anti-Defamation League during WWII, contributions he helped make to NJH, growth and development of NJH over his time there as CEO (1962-1982); NJH mergers, development, fundraising and research.
Oral History Interview with Robert Aaron, 1978 August 23
Topics covered: Work with Jewish Family and Children’s Services, time as president, primary functions of the organization, relationship b/w JFCS with other Jewish organizations and non-Jewish organizations.
Oral History Interview with Robert and Katharine Sapiro, 1977 August 7
Robert Sapiro discusses his father's and his own life in Denver in the early 1900s, including their experiences in the grocery business and the cattle business. His wife, Katharine, talks about growing up in Denver in the early 1900s.
Oral History Interview with Robert Loup: Allied Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center, 1979 August 14
Topics covered: Brief background and personal life, joined Federation board in 1971, positions with Federation and particularly the Campaign of 1974, president of Federation, women's division, Jewish education and Russian Resettlement. Jewish Community Center topics: Loup's involvement, history of the center and his JCC presidency.
Oral History Interview with Robert Rottman, 1981 July 23
Rottman discusses his involvement with Rodef Shalom, serving as president, serving on the Board of Directors, important events, reminisces of Rabbis who have served the congregation and the year the congregation was without a Rabbi.