Laderman, Manuel, 1909-1989
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 171 Collections and/or Records:
The Babylonian Gaonate and Society
Handwritten paper on "The Babylonian Gaonate and Society" and "Church and Family."
The Concept of God in Aristotle and Maimonides
"The Concept of God in Aristotle and Maimonides" paper (two copies) written by Rabbi Manuel Laderman. The paper is handwritten and undated.
Translation of Yalkut Shimoni to the Book of Isaiah
File contains a translation of the Yalkut Shimoni to the Book of Isaiah, Chapters 389-400.
Tribute Programs, 1972-1988
Contains award dinner programs: "For the Sake of Our Aged," General Rose Memorial Hospital, Guardian of the Menorah, Adult Educational Council of Metropolitan Denver, Rabbinical Council of America, and Hebrew Theological Council.
Tributes and Certificates, 1945-1988
Contains tributes, certificates, and a speech delivered at Evening of Tribute in 1979.
Typed Notes
Contains notes for addresses. Dates are unknown.
Wedding Sermons/Speeches, c. 1954 - 1978
West Side Reunion, 1985-1989
Contains a sermon delivered by Rabbi Manuel Laderman at the reunion, registration form and program, and a Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Notes article about the West Side Reunion.
Writings and Speeches
Contains writings and speeches of Manuel Laderman. The material is undated.
Zionism, 1950-1954
Contains notes and writings by Rabbi Laderman: "Three Mizrachi Problems," "The Life of Theodor Herzl" and "Why Zionism." The folder also contains a program and sourcebook on "The Herzl Anniversary Year" (1954).