Annual Meeting, Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1912

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(MS-511) AARONSOHN, MICHAEL (1896-1976).

Papers, 1915-1976. 5.5 linear ft.
Correspondence and miscellaneous items including letters between Aaronsohn, Julian Morgenstern, George Zepin, and Benjamin Mielziner concerning Aaronsohn's work as a field worker of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Also, letters to his family pertaining to his military service in World War I and II, the wound leading to his blindness, and his decision to continue with his rabbinical studies.

(MS-425) ADLER, SAMUEL (1809-1891).

Papers, 1856-1873. 0.4 linear ft.
Pioneer rabbi of the Reform movement, talmudist, and prayer book revisor, Adler came to the U.S. in 1857 as rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in New York City. Adler was one of the founders of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum and was made honorary president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis when it was established in 1889. Papers consist of correspondence to Adler from various congregations and individuals as well as an English translation of his autobiography.

(MS-660) BAMBERGER, BERNARD J. (1904-1980).

Papers, 1909-1979. 1.2 linear ft.
Collection contains correspondence and manuscripts relating to Bamberger's professional career as a pulpit rabbi in New York City at Congregation Shaary Tefila, Reform movement leader in the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and biblical scholar. Inventory available.

(MS-777) BARACK, STEPHAN F. (1943-2007).

Papers, 1970-2007. 1.6 linear ft.
Collection documents the life and work of Rabbi Stephan F. Barack throughout his nearly 40 year career through sermons, writings, and correspondence. Inventory available.

(MS-423) BARON, JOSEPH L. (1894-1960).

Papers, 1916-1958. 1.2 linear ft.
Printed articles (1925-1958), class notes, theses (1916-1920), doctoral dissertation (1932), and essays (1919), of a Milwaukee rabbi who founded the Wisconsin Jewish Archives and the Wisconsin Society for Jewish Learning.

(MS-699) BEN-AMI, DAVID Z. (1924- ).

Papers, 1952-2002. 0.4 linear ft.
Materials consist of addresses, letters, newspaper clippings, articles from periodicals and material related to the American Forum for Jewish-Christian Cooperation. Rabbi Ben-Ami served congregations in New York, Mississippi and Pennsylvania, and the papers reflect his strong committment to civil rights, justice, and equality. Inventory available

(MS-25) BERKOWITZ, HENRY (1857-1924).

Papers, 1881-1936. 2.8 linear ft.
Papers of the founder of the Jewish Chautauqua Society (1893); a charter member and first secretary of the Central Conference of American Rabbis; and a member of the first graduating class of Hebrew Union College (1883). The collection consists of correspondence, addresses, sermons, reports, notes, poems, travel journals, newsclippings, and other papers. The topics covered in the collection relate to the Balfour declaration, to opposition against Palestine as the Jewish homeland, and to literary, personal, and rabbinical matters. Inventory available

(MS-618) BETTAN, ISRAEL (1889-1957).

Papers, 1907-1976. 2.8 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Israel Batten as rabbi, chaplain and professor of Homiletics at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. The collection includes sermons, writings, correspondence, notes, diaries, military records, news articles, awards and personal items. The bulk of the material is dated 1911-1957. Inventory available.

(MS-337) BINSTOCK, LOUIS (1896-1974).

Papers, 1933-1973. 8.33 linear ft.
Correspondence, sermons, travel notes, book reviews, movie and play reviews, confirmation services, marriage records, and miscellaneous items of Rabbi Louis Binstock. 

(MS-730) BLANK, SHELDON (1914-1989).

Papers, 1914-1987. 4.5 linear ft.
Scholar and professor of Bible at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, papers include correspondence, manuscripts of writings, speeches and other materials relating to Blank's career and personal matters. Also includes papers of his wife, Amy (Kirchberger) Blank. Inventory available

(MS-591) BRAUDE, WILLIAM G. (1907-1988).

Papers, 1930-1987. 3.2 linear ft.
Papers contain the records of Braude's rabbinical and scholarly career. William G. Braude served as rabbi at Temple Beth El in Providence, Rhode Island from 1932-1974. He had a great interest in promoting higher standards in Judaism, including the study of Hebrew and Biblical literature. The papers consist primarily of articles, sermons and translations although there is some correspondence. Inventory available.

(MS-776) BRICKNER, BALFOUR (1926-2005).

Papers, 1950-2005. 9.6 linear ft.
Papers document the life and career of Balfour Brickner, a rabbi, social activist, and leader in the American Reform movement. The collection contains handwritten notes (from sermons and talks), transcribed sermons, and talks, publications, published articles, drafts, essays, correspondence, memos, reports, clippings, circulars and other material documenting Brickner's interests in a range of religious, social, humanitarian, and political issues, together with his involvement and efforts on behalf of numerous movements and organizations. The bulk of the material covers the years 1970 to 2000. Inventory available.

(MS-98) BRICKNER, BARNETT R. (1892-1958) and REBECCA A. (1894- ).

Papers, 1905-1981. 2.5 linear ft.
Papers describe the careers of Rabbi Barnett Brickner and his wife Rebecca Brickner. Rabbi Brickner was the rabbi for Holy Blossom Synagogue in Toronto and Congregation Anshe Chesed in Cleveland. Mrs. Brickner was the first female professional Jewish educator in the United States. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, addresses, manuscripts, newsclippings, photographs and personal items. The span dates for the collection are 1905-1982 with the bulk of the material spanning the years 1930-1975. Inventory available.

(MS-642) BROOKS, SIDNEY H. (1920- ).

Papers, 1871-1992. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers include correspondence, addresses and sermons, congregational records, and subject files as well as autobiographical and biographical materials. Collection includes historical materials on the congregations Brooks served in Richmond, Virginia (1944-1945); Springfield, Ohio (1946-1952); and Omaha, Nebraska (1952-1985). Inventory available.

(MS-639) BROWNE, E. B. M. (1845-1929).

Papers, 1965-1929. 0.8 linear ft.
Consists of correspondence, nearprint, legal records, and writings of E. B. M. Browne, rabbi, doctor, and lawyer. The collection contains materials pertaining to his efforts to establish a Jewish chaplaincy, his rabbinic and oratorical activities, and his interactions with political figures of his day. Inventory available.

(MS-726) CHYET, STANLEY F. (1931- 2002).

Papers, 1948-2001. 27.6 linear ft.
Papers include extensive correspondence as well as diaries, writings, poetry, and materials relating to Dr. Chyet's long association with Hebrew Union College as a professor and administrator. Inventory available.

(MS-263) COHEN, HENRY (1863-1952).

Papers, 1906-1952. 1.2 linear ft.
Correspondence, newsclippings, pamphlets, and miscellaneous items of the rabbi and civic leader. Topics cover Dr. Cohen's prison reform work, 1920-1935; the Galveston Movement, 1907-1916; and immigration from Mexico, 1915. Correspondents include Jacob H. Schiff, Israel Zangwill, David M. Bressler, William J. Bryan, and others.

(MS-146) COHEN, JACOB X. (1889-1955).

Papers, 1904-1965. 3.7 linear ft.
Correspondence, addresses, sermons, and newsclippings of the civil engineer, rabbi, and author regarding social justice and discrimination in employment and education. Also, scrapbooks (1904-1966) and filmstrips and slides (1936-1941).

(MS-77) COHEN, SIMON (1894-1977).

Papers, 1911-1971. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers consist primarily of articles and lectures by Dr. Cohen, reflecting his career as a rabbi, editor of the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia and librarian at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. The collection also contains correspondence, personal documents, work guidelines for encyclopedia assignments and miscellaneous material. Inventory available.

(MS-276) COHON, SAMUEL S. (1888-1959).

Papers, 1905-1984. 20 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Samuel S. Cohon, rabbi, scholar, theologian, Hebrew Union College professor, and author. The collection consists of correspondence, sermons, writings, notes, lecture outlines and personal items. Inventory available.

(MS-9) CRONBACH, ABRAHAM (1882-1965).

Papers, 1902-1965. 4.1 linear ft.
Papers of the Hebrew Union College professor of social studies. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, nearprint, and miscellaneous items relating to Cronbach's publications, his rabbinical and professional career, and his involvement with Jewish and pacifist societies and organizations. Of special interest are the files concerning Cronbach's work with the Rosenberg-Sobel espionage cases. Among the noted correspondents are: Mary Antin, Clarence Darrow, John Dewey, Carl G. Jung, Julian Morgenstern, Murray Seasongood and Stephen S. Wise. Inventory available.

(MS-123) DEUTSCH, GOTTHARD (1859-1921).

Papers, 1881-1921. 7.8 linear ft.
Correspondence, documents, notebooks, manuscripts, lectures, articles, journals, reports, and diaries which give an account of the views of the rabbi and former acting president of Hebrew Union College (1903) on various religious, social, and political problems. Inventory available.

(MS-79) EICHHORN, DAVID MAX (1906-1986).

Papers, 1955-1974. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers contain correspondence relating to the question of Reform rabbis officiating at intermarriages. Eichhorn worked with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) to try and resolve this issue based upon an analysis of sacred texts, traditions, and common practice. Inventory available.

(MS-155) EINHORN, DAVID (1809-1879).

Papers, 1855-1879. 0.4 linear ft.
Correspondence (1861-1879) and sermons (1855-1879) of Rabbi Einhorn, leading nineteenth century Reform rabbi from Baltimore and Philadelphia. Important correspondents include Samuel Adler, Bernhard Felsenthal, and Kaufmann Kohler. Inventory available.

(MS-167) EISENDRATH, MAURICE (1902-1973).

Papers, 1920-1973. 2.4 linear ft.
Correspondence, sermons, writings, photographs, and miscellaneous items pertaining to Eisendrath's career, particularly as Executive Director of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.

(MS-11) ENELOW, HYMAN GERSON (1876-1834).

Papers, 1905-1933. 15 linear ft., microfilm.
The papers of Enelow reflect his career and interests as a Reform rabbi, scholar, and writer. Dr. Enelow was rabbi at Temple Emanu-El (1912-1934) in New York City and vice-president (1925-1927) and president (1927-1929) of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. The collection includes correspondence, minutes, sermons, notes, and miscellaneous manuscript material which reflect his religious and scholarly pursuits. Among the correspondents included in the collection are Jacob Billikopf, Henry Hurwitz, Cyrus Adler, Herbert Lehman, Judah L. Magnes, Louis Marshall, Jacob H. Schiff and Stephen S. Wise. Inventory available.

(MS-151) ENGLANDER, HENRY (1877-1950).

Papers, 1897-1970 [bulk 1901-1948]. 1.67 linear ft.
Rabbi, biblical and medieval Jewish scholar, Englander served on the faculty of Hebrew Union College. His papers include correspondence, addresses, and sermons pertaining to his activities as a rabbi and scholar, as well as his involvement with the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Union of American Hebrew Congregation-Commission on Jewish Education, and Hebrew Union College. Inventory available.

(MS-643) EZRING, SHELDON (1947- ).

Papers, 1969-1983. 5.6 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Sheldon Ezring from his student days at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion to his pulpits in New Milford, Connecticut and Charlottesville, Virginia. Collection includes correspondence, sermons, writings, congregational records, and nearprint. Inventory available.

(MS-94) FEIBELMAN, JULIAN B. (1897-1980).

Papers, 1904-1980. 12.4 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of Julian B. Feibelman, who served congregations for over 50 years in Philadelphia and New Orleans. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, congregational records, writings and personal items. The bulk of the material in the collection spans the years 1950-1970. Inventory available.

(MS-85) FEINBERG, ABRAHAM H. (1907-1946).

Papers, 1926-1947. 4.0 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of Abraham H. Feinberg, rabbi at Temple Beth El, Rockford, Illinois, from 1932 to 1942 and at Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown, Ohio, from 1942 to his death in 1946. The collection includes sermons, student papers, notes, correspondence, clippings and miscellaneous items relating to the rabbinical and scholarly career of Feinberg. Inventory available.

(MS-588) FEINBERG, ABRAHAM L. (1899-1986).

Papers, 1901-1990. 19 linear ft.
Known for his support of progressive causes in behalf of peace, social and economic justice, and racial equality, Feinburg's papers consist of correspondence, sermons, writings, news articles, financial records, awards, photographs, sound recordings, and personal items. In addition to his career as a rabbi, Feinburg was a public figure who was also a radio performer and author. The bulk of materials date 1930-1970. Inventory available.

(MS-747) FEINBERG, LOUIS (1887-1949).

Papers, 1909-1948. 1.6 linear ft.
Consists of materials relating primarily to Feinberg's rabbinate, including sermons, prayers, articles, boxes of notations about Torah, and about life cycle events where he officiated. Feinberg served the congregation of Ohel Jacob in Philadelphia until 1918, at which time he assumed the pulpit of K.K. Adath Israel temple (Avondale Synagogue) in Cincinnati. Other materials in the collection are postcards, nearprint, photographs, correspondence, and a diary, all the result of a trip he took in 1937 to eastern Europe and the Middle East. Inventory available.

(MS-399) FEINSILVER, ALEXANDER (1910-1987).

Diaries, 1955-1971. 0.4 linear ft.
Calendar-book diaries of Rabbi Feinsilver of Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton, Pennsylvania.

(MS-38) FELDMAN, ABRAHAM JEHIEL (1893-1977).

Papers, 1906-1977. 19.2 linear ft.
The papers document the career of the distinguished Hartford, Connecticut Reform rabbi and civic leader. The collection consists primarily of correspondence dealing with activities within the Jewish and non-Jewish communities in Connecticut and Hartford in particular. Rabbi Feldman was rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Hartford from 1925 until his retirement in 1968 and much of the correspondence reflects this association. Also contained within the collection are congregational records, manuscripts of sermons and addresses, newsclippings, photographs, and miscellaneous items. Some of the many topics covered in the Papers include anti-Semitism, armed forces, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, chaplains, civil rights, education, freemasonry, the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jewish-Christian relations, Palestine, Reform Judaism, social welfare activities, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and Zionism. Inventory available.

(MS-153) FELSENTHAL, BERNHARD (1822-1908).

Papers, 1862-1907. 2.5 linear ft.
Rabbi in Chicago. Collection consists chiefly of letters by Felsenthal relating to religious, scientific, educational, and literary subjects. Includes a journal (1854-1857) describing Felsenthal's emigration from Germany to the United States; an article on the Jews in Chicago; letters (1920-1921) from Gotthard Deutsch to Emma Felsenthal, relating to her plan to write a book about the life and work of her father; and addresses, resolutions, and letters from members of the Chicago Zion Congregation to Felsenthal. Correspondents include David Einhorn, Benjamin and Henrietta Szold, and Osias Schorr.

(MS-271) FEUERLICHT, MORRIS MARCUS (1879-1959).

Papers, 1904-1959. 2.9 linear. ft.
Rabbi of Indianapolis, Indiana. Sermons, addresses, and newspaper clippings of Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.

(MS-649) FIERMAN, FLOYD S. (1916-1989).

Papers, 1940-1988. 8.4 linear ft.
Papers document the rabbinic activities, research interests and writings of El Paso, Texas, rabbi. Fierman's research interests included Jews of the Southwest and the World War II activities of Nelson Glueck. Inventory available.

(MS-170) FIERMAN, MORTON C. (1914-1995).

Papers, 1903-1989. 6.0 linear ft.
Papers relate to the professional career of Fierman, who was a professor at California State University-Fullerton and a rabbi of several Reform congregations. Included are course syllabi and resource materials from classes he taught, scrapbooks and correspondence relating to his chaplaincy in World War II, as well as his sermons and other writings. Inventory available.

(MS-149) FINEBERG, SOLOMON ANDHIL (1896-1990).

Papers, 1939-1974. 2.0 linear ft.
Papers describe Fineberg's career as an organizational executive for the American Jewish Committee with interests in promoting human relations and preventing anit-Semitism and prejudice. The collection includes correspondence, reports, writings, and an oral history transcript. Inventory available. 

(MS-105) FINK, JOSEPH L. (1895-1964).

Papers, 1915-1967. 2.0 linear ft.
Collection documents Fink's career as a rabbi and activist who served in Terre Haute, Indiana and Buffalo, New York. The papers include correspondence relating to his tenure as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, together with sermons and scrapbooks about his civic activities in Buffalo, New York. Inventory available.

(MS-679) FOLKMAN, JEROME D. (1907-1993).

Papers, 1928-1993. 8.8 linear ft.
Papers contain the correspondence, sermons, and writings of Folkman, a prominent Columbus, Ohio, rabbi, civic leader, and educator. Collection includes outlines and transcripts of sermons as well as the many articles authored by Folkman in his capacity as an adjunct Sociology professor at Ohio State University and other local colleges. Inventory available.

(MS-117) FOSTER, SOLOMON (1878-1966).

Papers, 1897-1965. 0.8 linear ft.
Correspondence, sermons, manuscripts of writings, biographical material, photos and other items relating to the American Council for Judaism, anti-Zionism, and the Jewish community of Newark, N.J.

(MS-246) FRANKLIN, LEO M. (1870-1948).

Papers, 1893-1947. 4.1 linear ft.
Correspondence, 1906-1907, 1916-1919; sermons, 1893-1947; and miscellaneous material including conversion certificates, 1915, 1917, regarding Franklin's career in the rabbinate and Temple Beth El, Detroit, Michigan. 

(MS-296) FREEDMAN, JACOB (1903-1986).

Papers, 1924-1986. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence, sermons, addresses, and miscellaneous materials. Freedman served Conservative congregations in New Rochelle, New York and Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

(MS-435) FREEHOF, SOLOMON B. (1892-1990).

Papers, 1916-1987. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers consist of addresses, correspondence, oral histories and responsa. Freehof was the rabbi at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was active in Jewish affairs as both the first American president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. He was also a noted writer of Reform responsa. Inventory available.

(MS-763) FRIEDMAN, HERBERT A. (1918-2008)

Papers, 1940-2005. 49 linear ft.
Papers document the life of a rabbi, chaplain, educator, Zionist, noted speaker and philanthropist. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, World War II chaplain records, transcripts of speeches, news clippings, personal notes, organizational records, and audio-visual recordings. Friedman served congregations in Denver and Milwaulkee before taking a leadership position with United Jewish Appeal in 1955. In 1984, he co-founded and directed the Wexner Heritage Foundation. Inventory available

(MS-187) FRISCH, EPHRAIM (1880-1957).

Papers, 1906-1958. 3.3 linear ft.
Rabbi of San Antonio, Texas and New York City. Correspondence concerning Frisch's activities and his writings, manuscripts of his published and unpublished writings, biographical data, record books of the ministerial functions which Frisch performed, articles, sermons, surveys of Christian education, reference materials, pamphlets, and other papers.

(MS-622) GINSBERG, JOSEPH L. (1911-1990).

Papers, 1939-1979. 2.4 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Joseph L. Ginsberg, a rabbi in Texas and Illinois from 1938 to 1979. The collection consists primarily of sermons together with a few prayers and letters compiled during his career. Inventory available.

(MS-704) GITTELSOHN, ROLAND B. (1910-1995).

Papers, 1934-1996. 25.6 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence, sermons, and writings documenting the long and active career of Rabbi Gittelsohn, who served the Central Synagogue of Nassau County, N.Y. from 1936-1953, and then Temple Israel in Boston from 1953 until his retirement. Papers reflect his active participation in many Jewish communal organizations as well as his interests and involvements in local and national progressive causes such as peace, civil rights and economic justice. Inventory available.

(MS-148) GLAZER, B. BENEDICT (1902-1952).

Papers, 1926-1957. 4.1 linear ft.
Rabbi from Detroit, Michigan, collection includes sermons, addresses, lectures, book reviews, and pamphlets on numerous subjects.

(MS-269) GLAZER, SIMON (1878-1938).

Papers, 1903-1948. 2 linear ft.
Rabbi and former president of the Central Council of American Rabbis and chair of the executive committee of the Assembly of Hebrew Orthodox Rabbis of America, the papers include correspondence, diary (1909, 1922-1923), lectures on the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, notes on secular common laws, and Hebrew and Yiddish papers. There is also correspondence (1926-1948) of Glazer's son, Rabbi B. Benedict Glazer, of Detroit, relating to anti-Semitism, Zionism, the Lithuanian question, and problems of mental hygiene. Glazer's diary relates to Jewish life in Montreal, Canada, and in New York, New York and discusses cases in Jewish law, marriage, and divorce settlements, and other problems relating to his rabbinical duties. His correspondence relates chiefly to religious and Jewish matters.

(MS-160) GLUECK, NELSON (1900-1971).

Papers, 1918-1970. 3.3 linear ft.
Rabbi, archeologist, and former president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Correspondence and other papers. Includes letters from Glueck to his family relating to his travels in Palestine and Trans-Jordan (1932-1933), with archeological notes and diagrams; and newsletters of the American Schools of Oriental Research, containing reports of the activities of the schools and their director, Dr. Glueck. Also included are newclippings, interviews, memorabilia, and photographs.

(MS-81) GOLDENSON, SAMUEL H. (1878-1962).

Papers, 1918-1947. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers consist primarily of sermons, but also include radio addresses, monographs, prayers, eulogies, and invocations. Goldenson was a well known Reform rabbi who served congregations in Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY. Inventory available.

(MS-203) GOLDMAN, SOLOMON (1893-1953).

Papers, 1923-1955. 9.2 linear ft.
Papers describe Goldman's career as rabbi, author and past president of the Zionist Organization of America. The collection consists mainly of correspondence, but also includes sermons, writings, and personal items. Inventory available.

(MS-646) GREENBERG, LEONARD A. (1919-1987).

Papers, 1889-1957. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers document the activities and writings of Rabbi Greenberg. The bulk of the materials are between 1942-1957 and contain correspondence, research files and manuscripts. Inventory available.

(MS-53) GRIES, MOSES J. (1868-1918).

Papers, 1850-1934. 1.6 linear ft.
Correspondence (1855-1921); scrapbooks containing newspaper and magazine articles concerning Rabbi Gries' activities, his views on various religious and political questions and on his retirement from the ministry; addresses given on various subjects; and telegrams and letters on his retirement from the rabbinate (1918). Important correspondents included in the collection are Newton D. Baker, Edward L. Heinsheimer, Solomon Lowenstein, Leopold Rosenberg, Morris Stein, Isaac M. Wise, and Louis Wolsey. Inventory available.

(MS-494) GROSSMAN, RUDLOPH (1867-1927).

Papers, 1867-1927. 3.7 linear ft.
Collection consists chiefly of Sermons, lectures, and other materials relating to Temple Beth-El and Temple Rodef Sholom, New York, N.Y., and other matters.

(MS-92) GROSSMANN, LOUIS (1863-1926).

Papers, l896-1926. 2.0 linear ft.
Rabbi in Detroit and Cincinnati, and professor at Hebrew Union College (1898-1922), the collection includes correspondence, reports, essays, manuscripts of writings, notes, reviews of books, and miscellaneous material relating to Rabbi Grossmann's interests and activities. Inventory available.

(MS-224) GUTHEIM, JAMES KOPPEL (1817-1886).

Papers, 1846-1873. 0.4 linear ft.
Collection consists chiefly of the sermons, prayers, and lectures of Rabbi Gutheim who served the Temple Sinai Congregation of New Orleans.

(MS-663) GUTTMANN, ALEXANDER (1904-1994).

Papers, 1908-1988. 11.8 linear ft.
Papers detail the scholarly career and personal life of Guttmann who served as a professor at the Hochschule in Berlin prior to his emigration to America. In 1940, he became a Professor of Talmud at Hebrew Union College. An ordained rabbi, Guttmann wrote and lectured extensively on halakkah. The papers consist of correspondence, research notes and writings. Inventory available.

(MS-86) HAHN, HAROLD D. (1928-1979).

Papers, 1958-1979. 8.0 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of rabbi and spiritual leader. The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence between Rabbi Hahn and various colleagues and congregants. A significant portion of the collection contains Rabbi Hahn's sermons. The papers deal almost exclusively with Rabbi Hahn's professional life with the bulk of the material spanning the years 1960-1979. Inventory available.

(MS-21) HARRIS, MAURICE H. (1859-1930).

Papers 1882-1930. 4.5 linear ft.
Essays by Maurice R. Harris, notes on Jewish history and literature, testimonials and sermons of a New York City rabbi.

(MS-700) HECHT, SIGMUND S. (1849-1925).

Papers, 1877-1919. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers consist entirely of sermons, most of which are handwritten though a few are typescript. The majority of the sermons were written and delivered for the Sabbath or the High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). Inventory available.

(MS-147) HELLER, JAMES G. (1892-1971).

Papers, 1906-1952. 0.4 linear. ft.
Rabbi, musician, and composer, Heller's papers consist of correspondence, pamphlets, magazine and newspaper articles written by him or concerning his professional activities and personal interests as well as programs of various organizations and congregations in which he participated, Cincinnati, Ohio. Inventory available.

(MS-33) HELLER, MAXIMILIAN (1860-1929).

Papers, 1871-1929. 7.1 linear ft.
Papers of New Orleans rabbi whose interests included the Reform movement, Zionism, and the labor movement. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, lectures, newsclippings and articles, as well as miscellaneous materials. Among the numerous subjects included in the collection are Hebrew Union College, immigration, industrial relations, New Orleans, Reform Judaism, and Zionism. Inventory available.

(MS-675) HERTZ, RICHARD C. (1916-1999).

Papers, 1942-1996. 20.4 linear ft.
Papers contain correspondence and manuscripts reflecting Hertz's professional activity as a pulpit rabbi, his work as a Jewish chaplain during World War II, his educationl activities, and his involvement with Jewish communal life both locally and nationally including the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and the National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis. The papers also contain materials pertaining to his activities on behalf of numerous social causes he espoused such as civil rights, fair housing, and economic justice. Included are records relating to his service on the Michigan Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights in the 1980s. Of special note in the collection are Hertz's records and papers associated with a trip he made to Russia in 1959 to investigate and report on the condition of Soviet Jewry. Early on, Rabbi Hertz served congregations in Glencoe, Illinois and Chicago, but spent the bulk of his long career as senior rabbi of Temple Beth El in the Detroit area. Inventory available.

(MS-135) HOFMANN, ABRAHAM (1826-1878).

Papers, 1870-1878. 0.4 linear ft.
Sermons (1870-1875); addresses (1875-1878); and miscellaneous material (1874-1875) concerning activities at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.

(MS-119) ISRAEL, EDWARD L. (1896-1941).

Papers, 1913-1970. 2.8 linear ft.
Papers contain the correspondence, sermons, addresses, and personal items of Edward L. Israel, a rabbi, Zionist and social activist. The bulk of the correspondence regards his work as a social activist and rabbi, mostly with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Also included are newspaper clippings and his diaries from the 1930s. Inventory available.

(MS-722) ISRAEL, RICHARD J. (1929-2000).

Papers, 1946-2000. 10 linear ft.
Papers consist of sermons, writings, correspondence and resources pertaining to Rabbi Israel's professional activities serving Hillel organizations as an educator, counselor, consultant and administrator at UCLA, Yale, and other universities located in the greater Boston area. Also included are materials from his student years at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, and resource material relating to Jewish identity, education, rituals, lifecycle events and holidays. Inventory available.

(MS-6) ISSERMAN, FERDINAND M. (1898-1972).

Papers, 1870-1971. 14 linear ft.
Papers trace the career and activities of Rabbi Isserman, a Reform rabbi. The collection consists of correspondence, sermons, minutes, photographs, and miscellaneous items which reflect Isserman's rabbinic activities (particularly at Temple Israel, St. Louis) and his participation in the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the American Jewish Tercentenary celebrations, the HUC-JIR Alumni Association, as well as many other Jewish and civic organizations. Inventory available.

(MS-659) KABAKOFF, JACOB COLLECTION.

Collection, 1877-1993. 1.6 linear ft.
Throughout his career as a rabbi and educator, Jacob Kabakoff, a leading expert on Hebrew literature in America, collected material, often excerpts clipped from periodicals that related to Hebrew literature in America. Documents in the Jacob Kabakoff Collection, most of which are in Hebrew, span the latter three decades of the nineteenth century and the entire twentieth century. Inventory available.

(MS-54) KAPLAN, HARRY (1901-1969).

Papers, 1924-1949. 2.1 linear ft.
Correspondence, papers, and journals of the rabbi of Temple Ansche Anonim, Pittsfield, Massachusetts (1926-1935), and director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at Ohio State University (1935-1969). Included is correspondence with Stephen S. Wise and other officials of the Jewish Institute of Religion, 1924-1949. Inventory available.

(MS-185) KAPLAN, JACOB HYMAN (1874-1965).

Papers, 1894-1950. 8.7 linear ft.
Reform rabbi and author of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Miami, Florida. Collection consists of correspondence, sermons, newspaper articles, pamphlets, congratulatory messages, photographs, and miscellaneous items pertaining to his rabbinical, philanthropic, literary, and educational career.

(MS-136) KLIGFELD, BERNARD (1917- ).

Papers, 1915-1981. 7.6 linear ft.
Rabbi and co-founder of the Jewish Expression of Marriage Encounter and the Long Island Interfaith Council, Kligfeld was an active participant in the problems of intermarriage, bereavement, sexuality and rabbinical counseling. His papers consist primarily of correspondence and congregational material, but also include some personal items. The bulk of the material in the collection spans the years 1940-1981. Inventory available.

(MS-29) KOHLER, KAUFMANN (1843-1926).

Papers. 1851-1956. 5.4 linear ft.
Papers of the rabbi and former president of the Hebrew Union College (1903-1921) include correspondence, 1875-1923; sermons, addresses; newsclippings; magazine articles; and scrapbooks dealing with various activities of Dr. Kohler. Inventory available.

(MS-99) KORN, BERTRAM W. (1918-1979).

Papers, 1938-1979. 19.2 linear ft.
Papers describe the dual careers of Korn: rabbi and historian. The collection consts mainly of research materials and notes, plus some correspondence, sermons and personal items. Inventory available.

(MS-241) KOPALD, LOUIS J. (1885-1931).

Papers, 1912-1920. 1.2 linear ft.
Correspondence, sermons, newspaper and magazine articles relating to the activities of Rabbi Kopald. Stockton, California; Glencoe, Illinois; and Buffalo, New York.

(MS-183) KRAUSKOPF, JOSEPH (1858-1923).

Papers, 1877-1923. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers consist of the addresses, correspondence, newspaper articles, sermons and miscellaneous. Krauskopf was a graduate of the first class of Hebrew Union College known for his leadership in Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of Reform Rabbis. He served congregations in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He was also involved in the formation of the Jewish Publication Society and National Farm School. Inventory available.

(MS-192) LANDMAN, ISAAC (1880-1946).

Papers, 1920-1946. 1.6 linear ft.
Correspondence, manuscripts of articles, lectures, notes, eulogies, prayers, and other materials related to Landman's career as a rabbi, author, and editor.

(MS-207) LANDMAN, SOLOMON (1895-1951).

Papers, 1920-1953. 7.1 linear ft.
Rabbi and community leader in Kew Gardens, New York, papers include correspondence (1928-1948), sermons (1941-1953), and miscellaneous materials relating to Landman's activities in the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Jewish Welfare Board, and the Joint Distrubution Committee.

(MS-71) LAZARON, MORRIS S. (1888-1979).

Papers, 1851-1979. 18.4 linear ft.
Rabbi and leader in interfaith relations in Baltimore. Collection includes correspondence, sermons, speeches, addresses, lectures, diaries, an autobiography, and newsclippings relating to his numerous activities. Included is material pertaining to the American Council for Judaism. Inventory available.

(MS-650) LEFKOWITZ, DAVID, JR. (1911-1990).

Papers, 1943-1990. 12.8 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence, nearprint, sermons and other writings. The collection contains information documenting Lefkowitz' rabbinical activities, his work in the chaplaincy, and his civic activities. Inventory available.

(MS-195) LEFKOWITZ, DAVID, SR. (1875-1955).

Papers, 1929-1931. 1.2 linear ft.
Rabbi, Dayton, Ohio, and President of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Collection includes correspondence, addresses, minutes, reports, and resolutions pertaining to congregational, theological, and personal matters, as well as Jewish institutions and the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Inventory available.

(MS-468) LEVINTHAL, BERNARD LOUIS (1865-1962).

Papers, 1926-1945. 0.4 linear ft.
Personal correspondence and telegrams of Rabbi Levinthal, Philadelphia, concerning his fiftieth year as a rabbi, his birthdays, his work as an Orthodox Jewish leader, as a leader to aid Jewish refugees, and as President of the Zionist Organization of America. Of note is a letter from Rabbi Levinthal to Dr. A. I. Rubenstone dealing with the status of autopsies under Orthodox Jewish law.

(MS-736) LEVY, THEODORE S. (1926-2004) & INA RAE (1929- ).

Papers, 1937-2005. 11.5 linear ft.
Papers contain sermons, subject files and teaching materials as well as correspondence, newsclipping, photographs and biographical materials documenting the life and careers of Rabbi Levy and his wife, Ina Rae. Levy served congregations in Philadelphia, Huntington, West Virginia, Syracuse, New York and Hilton Head, South Carolina. He also had a keen interest in American Jewish history. Ina Rae Levy was an educator who devoted herself to equality and advancement of women and was active in Jewish communal affairs. Inventory available.

(MS-212) LEWIS, ALBERT M. (1913-1991).

Papers, 1952-1978. 0.4 linear ft.
Correspondence and miscellaneous items including materials concerning the Pacific Southwest Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and fundraising activities for the State of Israel. Rabbi Lewis served Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles (1948-1978) where he was also active in civil rights and progressive causes. 

(MS-356) LIEBERMAN (JOSEPH) CANDIDACY SERMON COLLECTION.

Collection, 2000. 0.4 linear ft.
Collection consists of numerous sermons given by rabbis in the United States during the fall of 2000 about Democrat Joseph Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate for vice-president. Sermons are arranged alphabetically by rabbi name and represent a cross-section of Orthodox, Conservative and Reform rabbis in the United States (with a geographic focus on the East Coast) reacting to the candidacy. Inventory available.

(MS-672) LORGE, ERNST M. (1916-1990).

Papers, 1939-1990. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, sermons, writings, and newsclippings that reflect the range of Rabbi’s Lorge’s activities including his involvement with Jewish camps, particularly the Union Institute Camp. Also included are materials documenting his service in World War II as a chaplain. Inventory available.

(MS-404) MACHT, WOLFE (1890-1952).

Papers, 1918-1949. 0.8 linear ft.
Correspondence, addresses, manuscipts, reports, sermons, including correspondence concerning the Hebrew Union College and the National Conference of Christians and Jews, as well as sermons, and material pertaining to Rodef Sholom Congregation (Waco, Texas).

(MS-344) MAGNIN, EDGAR (1890-1984).

Papers, 1909-1985. 39.7 linear ft.
Consists of papers relating to the professional career of Edgar F. Magnin, who was both a rabbi and a leader of the Los Angeles, California, community for several decades. Magnin served 69 years at Wilshire Boulevard Temple and its predecessor B'nai B'rith Temple in Los Angeles. The papers include correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, scrapbooks, sermons (both written and recorded), organizational activities and writings. Inventory available.

(MS-729) MALINO, JEROME R. (1911-2002).

Papers, 1911-2002. 21.43 linear ft.
Collection documents the career of Jerome R. Malino, rabbi, communal leader, and president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis from 1979-1981. Malino served the United Jewish Congregation in Danbury, Connecticut for over 60 years. Papers include correspondence, organizational and subject files, congregational records, working papers, writings, sermons, audio recordings, and photographs. Inventory available.

(MS-162) MANNHEIMER, EUGENE (1880-1952).

Papers, 1880-1951. 7.1 linear ft.
Correspondence, manuscripts of writings, sermons, autobiography, confirmation services, notes, prayers, and other materials relating to Mannheimer's career, Temple B'nai Jeshurun, Des Moines, Iowa, and his debate with Clarence Darrow.

(MS-563) MANTINBAND, CHARLES (1895-1974).

Scrapbooks, 1952-1966. 0.8 linear ft.
Scrapbooks containing newsclippings, bulletins and miscellaneous papers representating Mantinband's career as a rabbi and his involvement with the civil rights movement in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 1952-1962 and Longview, Texas, 1962-1966.

(MS-210) MARCUS, JACOB R. (1896-1995).

Papers, 1910-1979. 7.2 linear ft.
Correspondence, diaries, journals, minutes, reports, and other papers dealing with the activities of rabbi and professor Jewish history at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and founder of the American Jewish Archvies. Included are notes on the history of the Marcus family and material relating to miscellaneous Jewish affairs, the clothing industry, and the American Jewish Archvies, American Jewish Commtitee, American Jewish Historical Society, Central Conference of American Rabbis, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Inventory available.

(MS-199) MENDELSOHN, SAMUEL FELIX (1889-1953).

Papers, 1921-1950. 2.9 linear ft.
Correspondence, addresses, and other papers of the Chicago rabbi. Correspondents include Joshua Bloch, Samuel Blumenfield, Boris Bogen, Eddie Cantor, Samuel S. Cohon, Max Eschelbacher, Abraham J. Feldman, Louis Finkelstein, Lee M. Friedman, Ephraim Frisch, Nelso Glueck, Solomon Grayzel, Maurice Jacobs, Fritz Kaufmann, Felix Levy, Ludwig Lewisohn, Louis Marshall, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Cecil Roth, and Julius Rosenwald.

(MS-39) MENDES, HENRY PEREIRA (1862-1937).

Papers, 1862-1937. 1.2 linear ft, 1 reel mfm.
Papers reflect the career of Mendes as an Orthodox Sephardic rabbi and active member of New York's Jewish community. The collection consists of original and microfilm copies of correspondence, minutes, sermons, addresses, and nearprint concerning Mendes' rabbinic activities in Manchester, England and at New York's Congregation Shearith Israel along with his participation in the founding and support of numerous Jewish organizations and institutions. Especially well-documented is the material dealing with the creation of the Jewish-affiliated Institute for the Improved Instruction of Deaf-Mutes in New York City. Inventory available.

(MS-739) MIHALY, EUGENE (1918-2002).

Papers, 1954-1993. 3.2 linear ft.
Materials relating to the many aspects of Mihaly’s professional life, the locus for which was Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Papers include sermons, articles, speeches, lectures, Responsa, and class material. A much-respected Talmud scholar and teacher of rabbinic literature, homiletics, Jewish jurisprudence, and social justice issues, Mihaly wrote about a wide range of subjects. Inventory available

(MS-686) MILLER, JUDEA B. (1930-1995).

Papers, 1947-1995. 4.4 linear ft.
Papers detail the career and political activities of Miller who served congregations in Witchita, Kansas; Malden, Massachusetts; and Rochester, New York. Miller was an social activist in such causes as civil rights in Mississippi and refuseniks in the Soviet Union. The papers include correspondence, sermons, writings and subject files primarily relating to his work against the death penalty. Inventory available.

(MS-30) MORGENSTERN, JULIAN (1881-1976).

Papers, 1900-1974. 7.9 linear ft.
Papers reflect the career and interests of Morgenstern, President of the Hebrew Union College from 1922-1947. The bulk of the collection is from the 1940s and deals with Morgenstern's activities as President as well as his work in the area of Biblical scholarship. The collection contains correspondence, addresses, sermons, lectures, and manuscripts of scholarly articles covering such subjects as the efforts to rescue European scholars from Nazi Germany and bring them to the College and aid to refugees and displaced persons during and after World War II. Some notable correspondents are Leo Baeck, Sheldon Blank, Nelson Glueck, Lily H. Montagu, Samuel Sandmel, and Stephen S. Wise. Inventory available.

(MS-759) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED REFORM RABBIS.

Records, 1982-2000. 9.2 linear ft.
Records include consist of documents and audiocassettes relating to the programs and conferences sponsored by the organization. The bulk of the material has to do with the planning and execution of the annual conference. Inventory available.

(MS-320) NEUMARK, DAVID (1866-1924).

Papers, 1913-1951. 2.1 linear ft.
Rabbi, philosopher of Reform Judaism, and faculty member of Hebrew Union College. Neumark's papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts of writings, newsclippings, published articles, both by and about Neumark, and other papers. Includes correspondence relating to Neumark's writings, both the publishing and reviewing of them.

(MS-45) NEWFIELD, MORRIS (1869-1940).

Papers, 1968-1940. 0.8 linear ft.
Papers reflect the career and activities of Rabbi Newfield of Birmingham, Alabama, as a writer, scholar, and social worker. The collection consists of speeches, personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and nearprint. It includes papers dealing with Zionism, Jewish-Christian relations, problems of Reform Judaism, anti-Semitism, and Eastern religions. Correspondencts include Gotthard Deutsch, Emil G. Hirsch, and Isaac Mayer Wise. Inventory available.

(MS-109) NEWMAN, LOUIS I. (1893-1972).

Papers, 1897-1975. 5.6 linear ft.
Personal papers, including correspondence with Stephen S. Wise; correspondence and manuscripts concerning the (Adolph) Sutro Library in San Francisco, California; correspondence concerning the founding of the Jewish Institute of Religion; family correspondence; sermons and addresses; newsclippings; and miscellaneous items. Inventory available.

(MS-125) NODEL, JULIUS J. (1915-1992).

Papers, 1937-1973. 0.4 linear ft.
Correspondence, honorary certificates, pamphlets, articles, sermons, speeches, and miscellaneous material pertaining to Rabbi Nodel's career.

(MS-705) NUSSBAUM, MAX (1908-1974).

Papers, 1928-1974. 13.1 linear ft.
Papers contain correspondence, writings, sermons and scrapbooks. The scrapbooks document Nussbaum’s work as the highly visible rabbi of Temple Israel in Hollywood, California, as well as his work with the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) and the World Jewish Congress (WJC). The bulk of the collection consists of sermons. A small portion of the sermons are in German and many of the sermon notes are in Hebrew or Yiddish. However, the sermons are in English after Rabbi Nussbaum moved to the United States in 1940. Many of his initial sermons are in regard to life in Nazi Germany and the condition that Jews were living in across Europe. Inventory available.

(MS-430) NUSSBAUM, PERRY E. (1908-1987).

Papers, 1947-1972. 1.2 linear ft.
Papers contain the correspondence, writings, and sermons of Perry E. Nussbaum, a prominent rabbi in Jackson, Mississippi. These papers highlight his work with Beth Israel Congregation and the civil rights movement. Also included are articles and reactions to the bombing of his house and the Beth Israel temple in 1967. Inventory available.

(MS-181) OLAN, LEVI A. (1903-1984).

Papers, 1924-1983. 12.8 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of Levi A. Olan, rabbi, educator, community leader and past president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. The collection consists mainly of correspondence, but also includes sermons, writings and some personal items. The papers deal almost exclusively with Rabbi Olan's career during his years at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas, with the bulk of the material spanning the years 1950-1970. Inventory available.

(MS-690) ORBACH, HAROLD (1931- ).

Papers, 1957-2001. 2.7 linear ft.
Papers consist of materials related to Orbach's career as a cantor at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Included are performance programs both at Temple Israel and at other venues, together with sound recordings and a press file. Inventory available.

(MS-694) OPHER, AHRON (1911-2002).

Papers, 1929-1994. 9.2 linear ft.
Papers contain the correspondence, writings, services, and scrapbooks. Opher was active in Jewish communal life nationally as well as locally in New York, New Jersey and Chicago. Opher’s services would be of interest to scholars tracing the history and growth of the creative liturgy movement. Inventory available.

(MS-653) PETUCHOWSKI, JAKOB J. (1925-1991).

Papers, 1942-1986. 2.0 linear ft.
Papers document the rabbinic and professional activities of Jakob Petuchowski who served as both a congregational rabbi and on the faculty at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Petuchowski wrote extensively on prayerbooks and halakhah and was involved in interfaith activities. Inventory available.

(MS-35) PHILIPSON, DAVID (1862-1949).

Papers, 1883-1949. 4.0 Linear ft.
Correspondence, addresses, lectures, and sermons of Rabbi Philipson, rabbi at Bene Israel (Cincinnati) and faculty member of Hebrew Union College. Includes documents and source material pertaining to Jewish history and the Reform movement, papers dealing with Jewish-Christian relations, conversions, synagogue and school matters, copies of letters of famous European and American Jews, relating to Biblical, historical, political, educational and congregational matters, on problems of Reform, Liberalism, orthodoxy, Zionism, American and European Judaism, anti-Semitism, and intermarriages, family letters, correspondence of Philipson and numerous individuals on the League of American Jews (against Zionism). Correspondents include the American Jewish Committee, the American Jewish Congress, the Anti-Defamation League, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Hebrew Union College, the Jewish Publication Society, and the Union of American Hebrew congregations. Inventory available.

(MS-10) PHILLIPSBORN, ADOLF COLLECTION.

Collection, 1917-1966. 0.4 Linear ft.
Collection includes a history of the Jewish community of Marshall, Texas and a 1969 history, with a 1970 supplement, of the Jewish community of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Also included are newspaper clippings, publications and photographs relating to other Mississippi Jewish communities. Nearprint material and maps in the collection detail the further history of Vicksburg. Phillipsborn served as rabbi for several southern congregations. Inventory available.

(MS-743) PLAUT, W. GUNTHER. (1912 - ).

Papers, 1934-1994. 4.8 Linear ft.
Consists of a small but representative sample of the extensive writings of Rabbi Plaut. Included are sermons, invocations, eulogies, books reviews, articles and a copy of Plaut's law degree dissertation (in German). For the majority of his long career, Plaut served in the pulpit of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto. He was also active in the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Inventory available.

(MS-631) POLISH, DAVID. (1910-1995).

Papers, 1928-1995. 1.6 linear ft.
Papers contain materials pertaining to Polish's career as rabbi, scholar, author, and teacher. Polish served as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) from 1971-1973 and spent most of his rabbinical career in the Chicago area. The collection contains correspondence, sermons, writings, and miscellaneous items. Inventory available.

(MS-655) POLLER, H. LEONARD (1928-1998).

Papers, 1960-1994. 7.6 linear ft.
Papers describe the rabbinic and professional activities of H. Leonard Poller, who served at Temple Beth Shalom in Montreal, Canada, and at Larchmont Temple in Larchmont, New York. Poller was active in the Central Conference of American Rabbis's liturgical issues. Also of interest is material relating to the Jonathan Pollard case. Inventory available.

(MS-673) PRINZ, JOACHIM (1902-1988).

Papers, 1935-1980. 3.6 linear ft.
Collection contains correspondence and manuscripts relating to Prinz's professional career as a pulpit rabbi and his involvement in Jewish communal and organizational life. The papers reflect most heavily Prinz's activities in three organizations: the American Jewish Congress, the World Jewish Congress, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Documented in these files are events and causes that reverberated throughout American - and international - society during this time: Zionism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, civil rights, capital punishment, poverty, anti-Semitism, etc. Prinz's role and activities as a key figure in many American Jewish organizations brought him into contact with prominent political and lay leaders. As a result, this collection is rich with letters that carry the voices of a wide array of individuals, both powerful and common, that reflect a diverse spectrum of thought and opinion on the persons and events of that era. The collection contains correspondence with presidents (Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon), senators, congressmen, rabbis, Christian leaders, civil rights leaders, and others. The bulk of the material covers the years 1965-1977. Inventory available.

(MS-91) RAUCH, JOSEPH (1880-1957).

Papers, 1900-1957. 5.2 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Joseph Rauch, Reform rabbi, community leader and founding member of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Rauch was rabbi at Congregation Adath Israel in Louisville, Kentucky, for 44 years. The collection consists mainly of sermons but also includes correspondence, congregational records, personal and miscellaneous items. The bulk of the material in the collection spans the years 1915-1955. Inventory available.

(MS-682) ROSEN, SANFORD E. (1920-).

Papers, 1945-1981. 1.6 linear ft.
Papers consist of sermons and prayers written by Rabbi Rosen, the founding rabbi for two California synagogues, Bakersfield and San Mateo. Many of the sermons were used for holiday services; the rest concern the balance of living a religious life in a secular world and include discussions of the commandments and the Pentateuch. Inventory available.

(MS-735) ROSENBERG, ROY A. (1930-2001).

Papers, 1948-2000. 6.0 linear ft.
Papers contain the correspondence, sermons, and writings of Roy A. Rosenberg, who was a rabbi in Rochester, New Orleans, Honolulu and eventually the Temple of Universal Judaism in New York City. Included in this collection are the outlines and transcripts of sermons that Rosenberg gave throughout his career as well as many articles that he wrote. Inventory available.

(MS-41) ROSENAU, WILLIAM (1865-1943).

Papers, 1889-1944. 5.0 linear ft.
Rabbi and civic leader from Baltimore, collection consists of correspondence with rabbis, congregations, Catholic leaders, communities, the Hebrew Union College, the mayors of Baltimore, the Governors of Maryland, Presidents of the United States, students, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and refugees from Germany. Also includes sermons, lectures, confirmation services, newsclippings, reviews, and scrapbooks containing newspaper and magazine articles, notices, letters and reviews concerning Dr. Rosenau's books, telegrams and letters received by him on the occasion of his twenty-fifty anniversary as rabbi of Congregation Oheb Shalom in Baltimore, on the fortieth anniversary of his ordination, and on his 70th birthday. Inventory available.

(MS-460) RUSLANDER, SELWYN D. (1911-1969).

Papers, 1902-1971. 14 linear ft.
Papers document Ruslander's career as a U.S. Navy Chaplain during World War II and rabbi in Dayton, Ohio. Collection includes sermons, writings, correspondnece, notes, military records, publications for chaplains and Jewish servicemen, personal items, and photographs. Inventory available.

(MS-189) RYPINS, FREDERICK I. (1894-1971).

Papers, 1828-1967. 3.75 linear ft.
Correspondence, sermons, and miscellaneous material relating to the Jewish Chatauqua Society, B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, interfaith activities, and other facets of his ministry.

(MS-773, SC-15598, SC-15605) SACHS, MOSES B. (1920-2009).

Papers, 1945-1969. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence and newsletters from the period of Sachs' chaplaincy in Okinawa between 1945 and 1947; correspondence from his years in Palestine/Israel between 1947 and 1949, when he served in the Haganah; and notes and writings from his participation in a civil rights march in Birmingham, Alabama during the 1960s. The bulk of the material covers the years 1945-1949. Inventory available.

(MS-725) SALKOWITZ, SELIG (1929- ).

Papers, 1963-2000. 2.4 linear ft.
Consists of minutes, correspondence, reports, nearprint, and working papers associated with Salkowitz's service on several important committees of the Central Conference of American Rabbis including the Committee on the Chaplaincy, the Committee on Homosexuality in the Rabbinate, and the Committee on Human Sexuality. Inventory available.

(MS-101) SANDMEL, SAMUEL (1911-1979).

Papers, 1928-1980. 10.0 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of rabbi, HUC-JIR faculty member, scholar, theologian, and authority on Jewish-Christian relations. Collection consists of correspondence and writings that reflect Sandmel's interests in Hebrew Union College-Jewish institute of Religion, the chaplaincy in World War II, New Testament scholarship and theology. There is also personal correspondence as well as a selection of fiction and plays written by Sandmel. Inventory available.

(MS-718) SAPERSTEIN, HAROLD I. (1910-2001).

Papers, 1933-1998. 5.4 linear ft.
Papers contain sermons, writings, correspondence, and nearprint reflecting Saperstein's activities as a congregational rabbi, his work as a Jewish chaplain during World War II, his outspokenness on contemporary issues ranging from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, and his active participation and leadership in the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Saperstein spent the bulk of his career at Temple Emanu-El in Lynbrook, Long Island. Inventory available.

(MS-193, X-7) SCHINDLER, SOLOMON (1842-1915).

Papers, 1891-1915. 1.2 linear ft.
Manuscripts of writings, scrapbooks, clippings, addresses, and other materials; together with copies of Schindler's works. Personal scrapbooks contain newsclippings, papers, and addresses of Schindler, including his works, Messianic Expectations and the Criminal Code of the Jews and Alleged Trial of Jesus of Nazareth. Schindler was the rabbi of Temple Adath Israel, Boston, Massachusetts.

(MS-630) SCHINDLER, ALEXANDER M. (1925-2000).

Papers, 1961-1996. 10.4 linear ft.
President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations from 1973 until 1996, Rabbi Schindler's papers contain contemporary perspective on many, if not most, of the key social and cultural issues facing American Jewry and American society from the 1960s to the 1990s. The collection reflects the involvement of the UAHC and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations -- as well as that of Alexander M. Schindler-- in these causes and movements. Papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also contains speeches and eulogies given by Schindler. The bulk of the material covers the years 1973-1995. Inventory available.

(MS-90) SCHULMAN, SAMUEL (1864-1955).

Papers, 1890-1955. 16.8 linear ft.
Rabbi and active participant in the affairs of early twentieth century Reform Judiasm. Schulman served congregtions in Helena (Montana), Kansas City (Missouri), and New York City. Papers consist primarily of correspondence and sermons, but also include materials relating to Schulman's activites in organizations such as Central Conference of American Rabbis, Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Hebrew Union College, Association of Reform Rabbis, Synagogue Council of America, and the Jewish Agency for Palestine. Bulk of the papers span the years 1900-1940. Inventory available.

(MS-711) SHULVASS, MOSES A. (1909-1988).

Papers, 1934-1986. 8.4 linear ft.
Rabbi, author and Professor of Rabbinic Literature, papers consist of correspondence and working papers regarding Shulvass' writings, academic, and communal activities. Shulvass was on the faculty of Baltimore Hebrew College and Spertus College of Judaica in Chicago. Inventory available.

(MS-311) SCHWARZ, JACOB DAVID (1883-1962).

Papers, 1883-1962. 1.2 linear ft.
Rabbi and author of Cincinnati. Collection consists of correspondence, diary of travels (1915), sermons, personal and family records, notes, reports, and photo and post card collection. Includes material relating to Schwarz' activities as director of synagogue activities of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and to a memorial fund for the Hebrew Union College Class of 1906.

(MS-674) SEPTEMBER 11 SERMON COLLECTION.

Collection, 2001. 0.4 linear ft.
A collection of sermons of North American Reform rabbis following the events of September 11, 2001. The goal of collection was to preserve a contemporary record of the thoughts and responses of the American Reform Jewish community at this time. Since the Jewish High Holy Days occurred shortly after September 11, many of these sermons were given on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The majority of the sermons are in draft form, although a few have been published in synagogue bulletins or newsletters. Inventory available.

(MS-693) SHANKMAN, JACOB K. (1904-1986).

Papers, 1920-1983. 4.4 linear ft.
Collection documents the professional career of Shankman, who was a rabbi and leader of the New Rochelle, New York, Jewish community for nearly 50 years. The papers include correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, scrapbooks, sermons (including Shankman’s detailed notes and sermon drafts), poetry, notes on confirmations and material on his professional involvement both within the New Rochelle Jewish community and beyond. Inventory available.

(MS-128) SHINEDLING, ABRAHAM I. (1897-1982).

Papers, 1886-1982. 8 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of Shinedling, rabbi and historian. The collection consists of correspondence, an autobiography, family memoirs and other writings authored by Shinedling. The bulk of the material spans the years 1960-1980. Inventory available.

(MS-124) SHULMAN, CHARLES E. (1900-1968).

Papers, 1917-1969. 5.6 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Shulman, rabbi, lecturer, and author. The collection consists mostly of the writings and speeches of Shulman, but also includes correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, and other miscellaneous items. The bulk of the material in the collection spans the years 1940-1965. Inventory available.

(MS-103) SILBERMAN, LOU H. (1914- ).
Papers, 1934-1972. 2.8 linear ft.
Papers describe the career of Silberman, educator and rabbi. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, prayers, notes, various addresses and notebooks. Inventory available.

(MS-697) SIMONSON, SOLOMON S. (1914-1991).

Papers, 1931-1991. 0.8 linear ft.
Papers document the life of a rabbi, educator, scholar, and author. The collection consists of writings, speeches, tributes, newsclippings and miscellaneous. Also included is a plaque and a recording featuring Simonson and Jacob Javits speaking at a dedication service for Temple Beth El in Dunkirk, NY. Inventory available.

(MS-64) SISKIN, EDGAR E. (1907- ).

Papers, 1928-1977. 8 linear ft.
Papers describe the rabbinical career of Dr. Siskin at Congregation Mishkan Israel in New Haven, Connecticut and at North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, Illinois. The collection includes sermons, prayers, eulogies, notes, published articles, correspondence, congregational records and tape recordings. Inventory available.

(MS-342) SLEUTELBERG, ARNOLD (1958- ).

Papers, 1917-1988. 2.8 linear ft.
Papers include Rabbinic thesis, "A Critical History of Organized Involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, 1926-1987," submitted to Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York, New York; and correspondence, reports, newsclippings, publications and photographs pertaining to the Boy Scouts of America and the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, compiled by Sleutelberg during his research.

(MS-108) SMOLLER, PHINEAS (1903-1952).

Papers, 1886-1953. 8.5 linear ft.
Papers describe the life of Smoller, a Reform rabbi, chaplain and communal leader. The collection includes correspondence, a pamphlet collection, scrapbooks, plus memorials and tributes to Smoller. Inventory available.

(MS-598) SNYDER, HERMAN E. (1901-1992).

Papers, 1916-1992. 10.4 linear ft.
Papers document the career of Snyder, a rabbi, chaplain and author. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, speeches, writings, notes, research materials, military records, news articles, awards, photographs and personal items. Inventory available.

(MS-635) SOKOBIN, ALAN MAYOR (1926-).

Papers, 1951-1994. 1 linear ft.
Material consists of bound copies of sermons, addresses and eulogies the majority of which are in outline form. The bulk of the sermons date from 1974-1988. Inventory available.

(MS-740) SOLOFF, MORDECAI (1901-1992).

Papers, 1927-1990. 12 linear ft.
Materials consist of correspondence, notes, writings and sermons. Soloff spent the bulk of his rabbinic career at Temple Israel of Westchester in Los Angeles, California. He also prepared a series of textbooks in the field of Jewish history published by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and widely used throughout the country in Reform, Conservative and Orthodox religious schools. Inventory available.

(MS-360, X-132) SONNESCHEIN, SOLOMON H. (1839-1908).

Papers, 1871-1893. 0.8 linear ft.
Correspondence relating to congregational, educational, rabbinical, and scientific questions, literary problems, intermarriage, conversions, books and magazines, Sonneschein's resignation from his pulpit in St. Louis in 1891 because of ill health and unhappy family relations, his divorce, his trip to Vienna, his return to America in 1892, and his activities as rabbi in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

(MS-255) SPITZ, MORITZ (1848-1920).

Papers, 1871-1915. 0.8 linear ft.
Correspondence, addresses, sermons, prayers, and miscellaneous material of a rabbi of B'nai Sholom Congregation, Chicago and Congregation B'nai El in St. Louis. 

(MS-70) STEINBACH, ALEXANDER A. (1894-1978).

Papers, 1935-1964. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers include confirmation readings, services, and adult education lectures at Temple Ahavath Sholom of Brooklyn, New York.

(MS-626) STERN, MALCOLM H. (1915-1994).

Papers, 1882-1994. 15.5 linear ft.
Papers include writings, correspondence, extensive genealogical research, publications, audio tape recordings, microfilms, memorials and tributes. Stern was a rabbi and historian with a lifelong interest in genealogy. Inventory available.

(MS-242) STOLZ, JOSEPH (1861-1941).

Papers, 1885-1946. 3.3 linear ft.
Correspondence and memorabilia of a Chicago rabbi. Includes correspondence relating to personal matters, intermarriage problems, Palestine, Henry Ford's attacks against the Jews, and the Synagogue Pension Fund. Also, sermons, pamphlets, newsclippings, and other papers. Correspondents include Cyrus Adler, Ralph W. Mack, David Philipson, Solomon Schecter, Jacob H. Schiff, George Zepin, the Central Conference of American Rabbi, and the Union of American Herbrew Congregations.

(MS-265) SZOLD, BENJAMIN (1829-1902).

Papers, 1858-1902. 0.4 linear ft.
Correspondence and other papers, chiefly relating to Szold's position as rabbi of Oheb Shalom Congregation, Baltimore, Maryland, and to various aspects of Reform Judaism.

(MS-603) TANENBAUM, MARC H. (1925-1992).

Papers, 1894-1992. 180 linear ft.
Newsclippings, articles, periodicals, pamphlets, correspondence, reports, bulletins, newsletters, press releases, notes, conference materials, lectures, manuscripts, audio and video tapes, photographs, film scripts, books, proof sheets, organizational records, personal items and miscellaneous materials produced or collected by Tanenbaum during his career as rabbi, author, film consultant and critic, director of the Synagogue Council of America, Director of Interreligious Affairs for the American Jewish Committee, and a leader in the field of interfaith relations.

(MS-295) TRACHTENBERG, JOSHUA (1904-1959).

Papers, 1930-1957. 3.7 linear ft.
Reform rabbi, scholar, author of New Jersey. Collection consists of correspondence, personal papers, addresses, and sermons of Trachtenberg, indicating his interest in Jewish mysticism and folklore, in the Zionist movement, and including "The Last Ten Tribes in Medieval Jewish Literature" (1930) and original manuscripts of books.

(MS-244) TREIGER, BARUCH I. (1898-1954).

Papers, 1931-1956. 2.1 linear ft.
Rabbi of Portland, Oregon, and Tacoma, Washington. Papers consist of correspondence, sermons, lectures, and scrapbooks from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and his various congregations.

(MS-315) UNGER, SIDNEY E. (1896-1972).

Papers, 1928-1971. 1.6 linear ft.
Papers include correspondence, sermons, lectures, addresses, and other papers of Rabbi Unger who served as a chaplain in World War II and then rabbi at Temple Beth Ha Tephila in Ashville, North Carolina from 1948-1961. Inventory available.

(MS-27) VIDA, GEORGE (1906-1989).

Papers, 1948-1966. 0.4 linear ft.
Papers consist of birth certificates signed by Vida, a rabbi and chaplain, and records of circumcision, marriages and a funerals performed by Rabbi Vida. Inventory available.

(MS-23) WALDMAN, MORRIS DAVID (1879-1963).

Papers, 1912-1963. 2.9 linear ft.
Papers describe the career activities of Morris David Waldman, a rabbi, social worker, and organization executive. A lifelong worker for the needy, Waldman was an innovative fund raiser and fighter for the civil rights of minorities. He proposed the adoption of an international Bill of Rights which the United Nations incorporated into its charter. The collection consists of correspondence, minutes, reports, notes, printed matter, and miscellaneous items. Some organizations represented in the collection include the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, American Jewish Committee, American Council for Judaism, and the American Red Cross. Among the important correspondents included in the collection are Cyrus Adler, Jacob Billikopf, Jacob Blaustein, David A. Brown, Herbert Lehman, Louis Marshall, Joseph M. Proskauer, John Slawson, Cyrus L. Sulzberger, Maurice Wertheim, and Stephen S. Wise. Some topics included in the collection are anti-Semitism, facism, fund raising, Latin America, Palestine, international relief, Poland, refugees, and Zionism. Inventory available.

(MS-215) WEILER, MOSES CYRUS (1907- ).

Papers, 1933-1996. 0.4 linear ft.
Correspondence and newsclippings concerning Rabbi Weiler's numerous activities, including his ministry in South Africa, 1933-1956; the South African Union for Progressive Judaism, 1950-1951; his mission to the United States, 1971-1973; and M'vakshe Devek, 1969-1972. Also included is material pertaining to the ordination in South Africa of Richard Gordon Lampert, 1971 and other material relating to Adam Weiler, 1967-1972.

(MS-40) WEITZ, MARTIN M. (1907-1992).

Papers, 1925-1978. 1.4 linear ft.
The papers of Martin M. Weitz reflect the career and interests of a Jewish scholar, teacher, rabbi, editor, and writer. The collection consists of correspondence, both personal and of the many organizations for which Dr. Weitz worked. Among the many important individuals who have corresponded with Rabbi Weitz are Senator Clifford P. Case, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Erich Fromm, Arthur J. Goldberg, Harry Golden, John F. and Robert F. Kenndy, Jacob K. Javits, and Harry S. Truman. Inventory available.

(MS-436) WISE, ISAAC MAYER (1819-1900).

Papers and Writings, 1847-1900. 1.2 linear ft and 15 reels microfilm.
Correspondence of the rabbi and pioneer of the Reform Jewish movement in America. Correspondence with many individuals concerning the founding of the Hebrew Union College, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Wise's opinions on Judaism, the Reform movement, revelation, the Bible, the Talmud, synods, and proselytes are reflected in the collection. In addition, there are also family letters, lectures, addresses, and newsclippings regarding Dr. Wise's activities. The 15 reels of microfilm include, along with copies of all the materials in the manuscript collection, a very complete collection of Dr. Wise's voluminous published writings, both monographs, articles in serials, and newpaper editorials in The American Israelite and Die Deborah. Inventory available for manuscript collection and microfilm edition (MF-2827-2841). Please also see the Isaac Mayer Wise Digital Archive.

(MS-49) WISE, STEPHEN S. (1874-1949).

Papers, 1893-1969. 12.9 linear ft.
Papers reflect the career of Rabbi Wise, Zionist leader, founder and president of the Jewish Institute of Religion and founder and senior rabbi of the Free Synagogue in New York City. The collection consists of correspondence, newsclippings, nearprint, audio recordings of speeches and addresses, and press releases dealing with Wise's participation in Zionist activities and organizations as well as the publication of Jewish Studies in Memory of Israel Abrahams, the founding of the JIR, and the founding of the Free Synagogue. Among the notable correspondents are Israel Abrahams, Ismar Elbogen, Nelson Glueck, Richard J. H. Gottheil, Horace M. Kallen, Lily Montagu, and Chaim Weizmann. Inventory available.

(MS-159) WITT, LOUIS (1878-1950).

Papers, 1915-1950. 3.3 linear ft.
Rabbi, civic leader, author of Dayton, Ohio. Papers consist of correspondence, articles, newsclippings, and miscellaneous items pertaining to the professional activities of Rabbi Witt. Also, sermons and lectures delivered by him. Inventory available.

(MS-106) WOHL, SAMUEL (1895-1972).

Papers, 1915-1973. 0.8 linear ft.
Papers contain correspondence, sermons, and writings of Rabbi Wohl who served Cincinnati's Congregation Bene Yeshurun from 1931 until his retirement in 1966. Wohl corresponded with many prominent figures in world politics as well as national and international Jewish organizations. Of special note is the correspondence with David Ben Gurion, Golda Meir, Moshe Sharett, and Zalman Shazar, all of which is in Hebrew. There is also correspondence with Louis Brandeis and Stephen S. Wise. Wohl's work with Jewish organizations is well represented in the files concerning the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Labor Zionist Organization of America, World Union for Progressive Judaism, and the League for Labor Palestine. Inventory available.

(MS-562) WOLF, HORACE J. (1885-1926).

Papers, 1914-1926. 0.4 linear ft.
Sermons and a report to the Central Conference of American Rabbis on Jewish Ethics and Social Justice based upon current questions in 1920. Wolf was a rabbi, communal, and civic leader from Rochester, New York.

(MS-15) WOLSEY, LOUIS (1877-1953).

Papers, 1866-1948. 2.9 linear ft.
Papers of Rabbi Wolsey, Reform Jewish leader and one of the founders of the American Council for Judaism (ACJ), an anti-Zionist organization created in 1942. The collection consists of correspondence, ACJ records and nearprint which reflect Wolsey's career at Philadelphia's Congregation Rodeph Shalom and his involvement with the founding and organization of the ACJ. Some of the noted correspondents included in the collection are Elmer Berger, James G. Heller, Morris S. Lazaron, Julian Morgenstern, Lessing Rosenwald, Hyman Jacob Schachtel, Abraham Shusterman, and Jonah B. Wise. Inventory available.

(MS-50) ZEPIN, GEORGE (1878-1963).

Papers, 1914-1961. 1.6 linear ft.
Rabbi and communal executive of Cincinnati. Papers consist of personal correspondence; correspondence, sermons, and addresses concerning the Union of American Hebrew Congregations; material dealing with the Rabbinical Pension Plan; prayers and liturgies. Inventory available.

(MS-133) ZIGMOND, MAURICE L. (1904- ).

Papers, 1868-1969. 0.8 linear ft.
Correspondence, clippings, sermons, and writings all dealing primarily with Rabbi Zigmond's career as director of the New England Regional Office of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations in Boston. Includes also correspondence and clippings related to student protests against the war in Vietnam.

(MS-321) ZIRNDORF, HEINRICH (1829-1893).

Papers, 1832-1893. 1.6 linear ft.
Papers consist of correspondence, notes, and miscellaneous personal papers relating to Zirndorf's activities as a rabbi in Detroit and Cincinnati, and as a faculty member of Hebrew Union College. Includes correspondence of Zirndorf with his wife, other members of his family, and with Max Heller, Emil G. Hirsch, Adolf Jellinck, Samuel Kalisch, Kaufmann Kohler, Alexander Kohut, Joseph Krauskopf, Max Lilienthhal, Solomon Sonneschein, Moritz Spits, and Isaac M. Wise.