Interviews - Harlene Appelman and Henry Appelman, 2013
Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
2015
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Abstract
Henry Appelman (husband) is interviewed by Harlene Appelman (wife) on 4/20/2009 at 9:00:00 AM in Ann Arbor, MI. Harlene (65) interviews her husband Henry (78) about his involvement in the Jewish community in Ann Arbor and how it has changed over the years. Interview log: 1:30 Henry came to Ann Arbor in 1954 as an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan. He became part of the United Jewish Appeal. 4:50 Henry talks about Jewish Newspapers- his family was involved in the Detroit and Milwaukee Jewish News. 9:00 In the 1980s- there were more activities and opportunities to be involved in the Jewish community. Henry remembers art auction fundraisers. 16:00 Henry talks about his faith-while he doesn't necessarily believe in God- he thinks there is a responsibility to be involved in the community. 19:00 Henry and Harlene talk about Jewish sporting events for youth. 25:25 Henry remembers the Yom Kippur war in the 1970s. 27:20 Henry talks about being a Jewish faculty member at the University of Michigan and how things have changed for the community at the University over 45 years. 30:30 Henry is still active in the community. They discuss the Salon for the Jewish Federation that brings together 30something professionals. 25:00 Henry remembers the founders- the greats of the community who went fundraising years ago. 36:59 Henry talks about how Gerda Seligson ran a community with representatives from the Jewish and Gentile faiths. 38:25 Henry wants his children to be active in the community. He's very proud.Other Identifiers
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1970s, Seventies 1980s, Eighties Basketball Children Judaism Spouses Detroit Jewish News Jewish Federation Jewish Federation Salon Milwaukee Jewish Chronicle newspapers responsibility United Jewish Appeal Washtenaw Jewish News Yom Kippur War Chuck Newman Gerda Seligson Jim French Marvin Gerber Milwaukee, WI Richmond, VA University of Michigan Washington DC
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