Hollander, Bernard Rich

Bernard R. Hollander was a Cleveland, Ohio attorney well-known during his lifetime for his leadership in many Jewish organizations. Born in Cleveland in 1927, Hollander grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, graduated from Heights High School in 1944, and enlisted in the United States army. Under the Army Specialized Training Program, Hollander attended West Virginia University and A. & M. College of Texas. Following his discharge in 1946, he completed his B.A. and law degrees at Western Reserve University. Hollander was admitted to the bar in 1951 and employed by Ulmer, Berne, Gordon & Glickman until 1953 when he organized his own firm under the name of Hollander, Zelman & Gold, subsequently Hollander, Gold & Baron. In 1966 he became a partner in Rocker, Kahn, Kleinman, Yanowitz & Annan.

Hollander's life-long involvement in the Anshe Chesed Congregation began as an honor student at the Euclid Avenue Temple Religious School. During the 1950's and 1960's, he was an officer of the Men's Club, serving as president from 1962 to 1964. In 1964 he was elected to the Fairmount Temple Board of Trustees. His service on the Board of Trustees continued through 1975, when he was elected vice president.

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