Berkowitz, Sidney M., -1983

Rabbi Dr. Sidney M. Berkowitz, originally of Terre Haute, Ind., graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1933 and from Hebrew Union College in 1936, at which time he was ordained as a rabbi. He received his Ph. D. from the University of Cambridge in 1939. Berkowitz became rabbi of Congregation Sha'arai Shomayim (the Gates of Heaven), Mobile, Ala., in 1940 and volunteered to be a chaplain in the United States Army in 1942, where he served 42 months and was discharged with the rank of Major. Berkowitz became rabbi of Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown, Ohio, where he served until a month before his death. He was committed to interfaith cooperation and had a deep and longstanding friendship with Bishop James W. Malone, who gave the eulogy at Berkowitz's funeral. Berkowitz married Pauline Anderson of England; they had two sons, Roger and R. Laurence.

From the description of Sidney M. Berkowitz papers, 1931-2000. WorldCat record id: 70049890

Rabbi Dr. Sidney M. Berkowitz, originally of Terre Haute, Ind., graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1933 and from Hebrew Union College in 1936, at which time he was ordained as a rabbi. A fellowship eabled him to do graduate work at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and at the Sorbonne. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 1939. Berkowitz became rabbi of Congregation Sha'arai Shomayim (the Gates of Heaven), Mobile, Ala., in 1940 and volunteered to be a chaplain in the United States Army in 1942, where he served 42 months and was discharged with the rank of Major. After World War II, Berkowitz became rabbi of Congregation Rodef Shalom, Youngstown, Ohio, where he served until a month before he died in 1983 at the age of 71. He was committed to interfaith cooperation and had a deep and longstanding friendship with Bishop James W. Malone, who later gave the eulogy at Berkowitz's funeral.

Berkowitz was married to Pauline Anderson of England. They had two sons, Roger and R. Laurence.

From the guide to the Sidney M. Berkowitz Papers,  , 1931-2000, (bulk 1936-1944, 1983), (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)