William Stern papers 1915-1965

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William Stern papers 1915-1965

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The papers of Rabbi Willam Stern of Oakland, California. The collection includes files on Stern's involvement with various local and national organizations, Jewish and non-Jewish; files from Stern's years at Temple Sinai; correspondence, including letters of appreciation to Rabbi Stern for his efforts on weddings, bar mitzvot, funerals, and conversions; sermons and addresses, some of which were for the Jewish Chautauqua Society, about religious, patriotic, and philanthropic matters, including The California Jew in History; subject files; ephemera and clippings; certificates and commendations; and a small number of photographs.

Number of containers: 6 cartons, 2 boxes, and 2 oversize boxes; Linear feet: 8.2

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Bancroft Library

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Bancroft Library. Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.

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Jewish Chautauqua Society

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Society in United States and Canada that promotes the understanding of Jews and Judaism, headquartered in New York, NY. From the description of Minutes, 1907-1939 [microform]. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 43800759 ...

Stern, William, 1897-1965

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William Stern served as a rabbi of Oakland's Temple Sinai from 1934 to 1965. Before serving at Sinai, he was a rabbi at Congregation United Hebrew in Fort Smith, Oklahoma, and at Temple Beth El, in South Bend, Indiana. During his tenure at Sinai, Stern was known for his knowledge, thoughtfulness, congeniality, and patriotism, and Sinai's membership increased greatly during his rabbinate. He actively involved himself in the affairs of his community, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, immersing himself ...

Judah L. Magnes Museum.$nWJHC 1968.032

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Temple Sinai (Oakland, Calif.)

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The First Hebrew Congregation of Oakland, Calif., was incorporated in 1875. At first, it was an orthodox congregation, but then it changed to and adopted the Reform service. Its charter members included businessmen from Hungary; Prussia; Alsace; Russian Poland; and Bavaria. It is commonly known as Temple Sinai. From the description of Temple Sinai records, 1875-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128494 ...

Western Jewish History Center.$n270

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