Bernstein, Louis, 1927-
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Louis Bernstein (1927-1995) was educated and received rabbinic ordination at Yeshiva University, and served as a United States army chaplain stationed in Heidelberg, Germany during part of the Korean War. After his discharge, he became rabbi of the Young Israel of Windsor Park in Queens, New York, where he remained until his death. He held leadership roles in numerous Jewish institutions, serving multiple terms as President of both the Religious Zionists of America and the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA). He also held prominent positions in the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Bernstein was involved in Jewish education for over fifty years, and was a tenured professor of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University, where he taught since 1954. He also had a lengthy affiliation with the Massad Camps system, in which Jewish youth were immersed in Hebrew language and culture. Bernstein was also well known through the column in The Jewish Press that he wrote for many years.
From the description of Louis Bernstein papers 1953 - 1995 (Yeshiva University). WorldCat record id: 733836526
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- Jewish camps
- Jews
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Orthodox Judaism
- Rabbis
- Religion and state
- Religious Zionism
- Synagogues
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- Israel (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
