Bodenheimer, Rabbi Hans, undated

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Scope and Contents

Numerous newspaper clippings are scattered and cover many topics related to his life and his role as a Rabbi in the West Hartford and Hartford communities Hardcopies of two oral history interviews: June 5, 1972 and April 10, 1980

Dates

Creation: undated

Creator

Bodenheimer, Hans S., Rabbi (Germany) (b. 1913-d. 1999) (Attributed name, Person)

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Hans Bodenheimer was born in Bad Neuheim, Germany, in 1913. he attended the Jewish Seminary in Cologne, and graduated as a Teacher and Preacher in 1933. He decided to leave Germany after his school and synagogue were attacked during Kristallnacht. He arrived in Hartford and spent the majority of his life in the Hartford and West Hartford area. He was an active Rabbi in the community. Active Rabbi in the community

Full Extent

From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Hard Copy Transcription of two oral histories Donation Newspaper clippings about awards given in his name, work done as a Rabbi in the West Hartford community, honors following his retirement Remembrance book from Unveiling