Writings regarding Zionism and Judaism

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Writings regarding Zionism and Judaism

1947-1948

Included is a letter to Mr. [Thomas J.] Tobias of Charleston, South Carolina, from Dr. Allan Tarshish, Rabbi of Beth Israel Congregation of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, concerning the assignment of the pulpit in Charleston and specifically Dr. Tarshish's position "on the matter of the American Council for Judaism."--p. [1] of his letter. Also included is the script of "Let us return to each other: The Zionist Organization of America and the American Council for Judaism, a sermon for Shabbat Shuvah, October 8, 1948, at Beth Elohim, Charleston, S.C., by Rabbi Allan Tarshish, D.H.L."

8 leaves ; 28 cm.

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