Histric Hartfrd Synaggues

Hartford synagogues have had many notable rabbis and cantors through the years. Some became prominent on a state or national level for writing and speaking out on a variety of issues such as racial equality, education, and Zionism while others were known for the quality of their sermons or musical talent. All served their congregations with strength, dignity and an adherence to Jewish beliefs and values.

Rabbi Kalman Rosenbaum

Rabbi Kalmon Rosenbaum

Highlights

  • 1873 - 1936
  • Born: Bobrisk, Russia
  • Served: Ateres Israel

In 1905, Rabbi Kalman Rosenbaum became the rabbi of the Austrian Congregation located at 176 Front Street and would later serve as the spiritual leader of Ateres Israel for several years. The son of Laib and Leah Rosenbaum, he was educated in Russia where he received his s'miha (ordination). Rabbi Rosenbaum was a scholar of note and led several groups in the study of Talmud at the synagogue and at his home. He lived in Hartford for 38 years.

His grandson, Rabbi Kalmen M. Rosenbaum, who became Principal of the Hartford Yeshiva in 1956 and who would later attended the Ner Israel Rabbinical College of Baltimore, was his grandson.