William Stern papers, 1909-1965.

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William Stern papers, 1909-1965.

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The collection includes files on William Stern's involvement with various local and national organizations, Jewish and non-Jewish; files from Stern's years at Temple Sinai in Oakland, California; 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.

6 cartons, 2 boxes, and 2 oversize boxes (8.2 linear feet)

Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum, Rabbi Morris Goldstein Library

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Bancroft Library. Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Judah L. Magnes Museum

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Online Archive of California

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Western Jewish History Center

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The Western Jewish History Center (WJHC), a research center based around a library and large archive, was founded in 1967. It is part of the Judah L. Magnes Museum, located in Berkeley, Calif. Its mission is to collect and preserve materials documenting the history of the Jewish community in the western United States. To that end, it has collected a large number of organizational records; personal papers and correspondence; audiotapes; and photographs, graphic art, and motion picture films. It h...