Hubsch, Adolph.

Adolph Hubsch (1830-1884) was born in St. Nicolaus, Hungary on September 18, 1830. During his years as a student, he was an active participant in the failed Hungarian revolution of 1848-1849. Afterwards he presided as a rabbi in several towns and received a PhD from Prague University in 1861. In 1866 immigrated to the United States and became the first rabbi of Ahavath Chesed synagogue in New York City, where he preached until his death. Hubsch was an advocate of moderate Reform Judaism and he was active in the foundation of the Reform seminary, Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hubsch was an eminent Talmudic and Semitic scholar and found great success in his ministry due to his charming manner and powerful oration. He published Gems from the Orient, a selection of Talmudic and oriental proverbs in 1877, and a memorial volume of his sermons and addresses was issued in 1885. He died in New York City, October 10, 1884.

From the description of Adolph Hubsch papers, 1862-1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 643336828