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Name Summary Dates Judge 1951-1973 on ’s police, municipal & district courts. Scholarship fund Aaron, Howard L. 1951-1973 of $100,000 established 1983 in his memory by brother Samuel Parents left Rumania & went to in 1831 – helped establish Zichron Yaakov. Agronomist: 1906 discovered specimens of wild wheat at Rosh Pinah which made him internationally famous in agronomy circles. CONNECTION: friend of Aaronsohn, Aaron 1919 Henrietta Szold. Organized “NILI” in 1915, a secret intelligence group whose goal was to assist Britain in conquering Palestine from Turks. Died in plane crash over English Channel in 1919

Author of “Broken Lights” – fiction but based entirely and accurately on his life. Author of “That the Living Might Know” – based on the life of his half-brother who died Aaronsohn, Michael fighting in World War II in the Pacific. Grew up in Hebrew Orphan Asylum - widowed 1918 mother unable to support him. Wounded, disfigured and blinded during (1918 battle of Meuse-Argonne Offensive). Reform in , Ohio

In 1915 Baltimore City Directory: Aaronson Bottle Company (Max and Meyer Aaronson, Max Aronson) 105-107 Colvin; home 1020 e Fayette. In 1926 Baltimore City Directory: 1915 Sadie (widow of Max) home 2223 Oram Ave Taught at Baltimore Hebrew /University 1961-1989 Served as curator of Aberbach, Moses (Moshe) 1961-1989 Maryland Jewish Historical Society 1969-1982

Native of New Haven, CT, attended Yale Univ. and Medical School, graduating in Abeshouse, Benjamin S. M.D. 1924 Intern and resident at Hospital, Baltimore 1924-1927 Attending urologist at 1948-1961 Levindale Hebrew Home & Urologist-in-Chief at Sinai Hospital 1948-1961

Former Baltimore City policeman, left force 1968 to open liquor business. Former Irish Abraham, Joseph J. Catholic raised in East Baltimore, converted to “many years ago” & changed 1968-1979 name from Kelly to Abraham. Ran for in 1979 from 5th District.

Abramowitz, A. N. Rev. in Baltimore. JMM has some of his bris records. 1920s

1 Grace: 1979 secretary of Women’s Division Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund & on the board of Bonds Irving: 1979 overall chairman of the Associated Abramowitz, Irving & Grace 1979-1983 Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund campaign. Moved to Israel 1983 with well known collection of sacred objects and Hebrew books. Owned insurance agency, retired 1984. Worked to obtain weapons for new Jewish Abramowitz, J. Max state 1947-1948. Active in charities such as Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare 1947-1984 Fund and Israel Bonds Made aliyah in 1984 Abramowitz, Sid Played for Baltimore Colts in 1983 season 1983 Known for leading productive life helping others (via telephone) despite being Abrams, Janice confined to bed due to a rare, inoperable spinal tumor. Her marriage to Robert 1928-2000 Abrams (see above) ended in divorce

Michael was a physician in Baltimore private practice in 1912, had.2 hobbies, buying and selling real estate and collecting antiques. Owned Fort Garrison Farm until Marie Abrams, Michael and Marie 1912-1969 died in 1969, restoring and preserving the old home and fort there. Very large collection of antiques that went to the Maryland Historical Society after Marie’s death

Son of Michael and Marie Abrams (see above) Orthopedic surgeon at Kernan Abrams, Robert Calvin, MD 1950-1997 Hospital 1950-1997, and was medical director of the hospital from 1972 to 1997 First female & Jewish majority leader of Maryland State Senate (1970-1983) Abrams, Rosalie Silber Champion of health care and elderly issues in Maryland Government (1983-1996) 1947-1996 owned-operated Silber’s Bakery, where she worked 1947-1954.

Worked for Amalgamated Clothing Workers and later Maryland Equal Employment Abramson, Murray 1955-1974 Commission Long-time member of Maryland House of Delegated (1955-1974 or later)

Born in Baltimore 1926, went into local family metal products manufacturing business, 1947-1956 Business dissolved in 1957; in 1958 moved to West Palm Beach, Abramson, Stephen 1926-1958 where he became successful real estate developer, active on state and national level in the building industry Bomber during WW II (35 missions over Europe), Korea (74 missions over North Korea), and Vietnam (over 100 missions) Retired as base commander at Travis AFB, Adelman, J. J. Colonel 1940-1975 California. Earned PhD in constitutional law and taught at college in Marysville, CA after retiring from Air Force Adler, Abraham Reverend One of the founders of the Anshe Sphard in 1888 1888 National expert on H. L. Mencken. Worked at Enoch Pratt Library on the Mencken Adler, Betty N. 1973 Collection there until her death in 1973. Confined to wheelchair because of polio

2 Successful businessman and philanthropist in Baltimore, 1865 until his death. Served Adler, Charles as vice-president of Jewish Free Burial Society, a director of Federated Jewish 1865 Charities and the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, and a member of Madison Avenue Temple

Not related to Charles Adler above. Local inventor and holder of over 50 patents Adler, Charles, Junior 1899-1980 related to transportation safety, including air, car and train safety

Gained a Ph.D. from in 1887 where he taught Semitic languages from 1884 to 1893. Employed by the Smithsonian Institution with a focus on archaeology and Semitics, serving as the Librarian from 1892-1905. He was a Adler, Cyrus 1863-1940 founder of the Jewish Welfare Board, and an editor of , and part of the committee that translated the Jewish Publication Society version of the published in 1917.

Father of Charles Adler, Junior, the inventor (see above). Born in 1872 in Baltimore. In 1901 Associate Professor of diseases of the stomach at University of MD Medical Adler, Harry M.D. School, and later Professor of therapeutics there. President of the Hebrew Hospital 1872-1901 and served on its board & served as a director of the Federated Jewish Charities and of the Jewish Home for Consumptives Internationally famous harmonica player. Born in Baltimore and died at his home in Adler, Larry 1918-2001 London, England at age of 87 in August, 2001 Practiced law in Baltimore from 1927 until his death in 1980.Played violin with Adler, Leon Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in late 1920’s and early 1930’s while establishing law 1927-1980 practice in the City Chairman of B’nai B’rith’s Commission on Adult Jewish Education 1963-1966 Born in Adler, Morris Rabbi 1906 and died in 1966. Wrote many articles on topics of Jewish life in the United 1906-1966 States and its future Born in Baltimore 1909. Professor of history at the University of Buffalo from 1934 Adler, Selig PhD 1909-1980 until 1980 Immigrant from Chile who displays and sells tapestries done by women in Chile to Agosin, Marjorie record and protest Pinochet’s kidnappings and murders. Baltimore connection: there 1955-2012 was a showing of the tapestries at a local school Rabbi at Beth El Congregation from 1950 to 1980. Nationally recognized Jewish Agus, Jacob B. 1950-1980 scholar and pioneer in improving interfaith relations Architect responsible for much of the aesthetics of the original Northwood Ahlers, John A. 1930-1953 neighborhood of Baltimore, built between 1930 and 1953

3 President of Baltimore’s largest private-sector labor union, Local 27 of the United Akman, Alvin Food and Commercial Workers Union. Resigned from union post for health reasons in 1984 March of 1984 Not Jewish. Biblical scholar and archaeologist known for his survey work in Israel. In Albright, William F., PhD. his 1971 obituary, he was honored by the Baltimore for his research 1971 into areas of Judaic interest Judge on Baltimore Supreme Bench. Honored by Baltimore District of the Zionist Allen, Joseph 1957 Organization of America for work for Israel in December, 1957 Professor of political economy at the University of Maryland College Park. Wrote book “America Beyond Democracy” that shows that U.S. capitalist system is no longer Alperovitz, Gar 2005 working. Advocated for more employee stock ownership programs. Op ed piece about him in the of June, 2005 One of 7 brothers who owned Alperstein Brothers, Inc. furniture company in Alperstein, A. Albert Washington, DC. Active in the Easterwood Park Boys, Inc. and numerous Jewish 1999 charities and organizations. Died in 1999 Baltimore County politician from 1970’s to mid-1980’s, including serving in Maryland House of Delegates & head of Baltimore County delegation to that body. Member of Alperstein, Arthur S. 1970-1985 many local Jewish organizations, including Zionist Organization of America, Jewish National Fund, and Jewish War Veterans Appointed to Maryland Court for Special Appeals, 2nd highest court in the State, by Alpert, Paul Governor Hughes. Served in Maryland House of Delegated 1967-72 and first named 1967-1972 a judge 1972 Attorney who was active in Baltimore politics for over 50 years (1914-1965, when he died). Served in State Senate & House of Delegates, introduced several “anti- Jim Altfeld, E. Milton 1914-1965 Crow” bills and supported civil rights (which grew out of his admiration of Thomas Kennedy). Family settled in Baltimore prior to the American Civil War Family of merchants in Gibraltar and later Jaffa. Subject of book “The Amzalak Family Amzalak Family Unknown – Sephardi entrepreneurs in Eretz Israel” Winner of 1983 Irving M. Kolker Memorial Award for service to study of gerontology. Andres, Reubin M.D. Assistant Chief of the Gerontology Research Center of the National Institute of Aging 1983 & professor at Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine Partner in the Maran Printing Company. Authority on the history of printing and winner Annenberg, Maurice M. 1979 of national prize for his work in the field in 1979. Died in 1979

Antwerpen, Jack Local automobile dealer. Very short mention of him in Baltimore Sun in March 2008 2008

4 Floraine worked as a volunteer for William Donald Schaefer at both the city and state levels promoting Baltimore and Maryland – she was still working at the time the Applefeld, Floraine & Leroy 1994-2004 articles about her in the file were written in 2004. Leroy was a local attorney who died in 1994 Born in 1875. Included in 1928 edition of “Who’s Who in American Jewry”. Served as Applestein, Benjamin S. Librarian of Baltimore City through the 1920’s. Delegate to first American Jewish 18751929 Congress, 1918 One of the founders of the Baltimore Hebrew Benevolent Association. Died in 1872 Arnold, Abraham 1872 with funeral sermon given by Rabbi Szold Notorious for pleading “no contest” in 1998 to charges she had hired a “hit man” to Aron, Ruthann have her husband and an attorney killed. She had been an unsuccessful Republican 1994-1998 candidate for U.S. Senate in 1994 Ordained rabbi, born in Russia, who occupied rabbinical positions in Russia and Aronin, Aryeh Leib Baltimore prior to moving to Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the pulpit of Congregation 1849-1932 Adath Israel in about 1890 (born 1849 – died 1932) Vice-Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary since 1951 (per document Arzt, Max written in 1954). Served as rabbi at congregations in Stamford, CT and Scranton, PA 1921-1954 from 1921 to 1939 Eduard, who died in 2002, was a psychiatrist in private practice from 1952 to 1995 who also taught at the Johns Hopkins University for 49 years. Amalie, a nationally Ascher, Eduard & Amalie 1952-2002 award winning exhibitor, judge and teacher of flower arranging, & author of “The Complete Flower Arranger” published in 1974 Graphic designer based in Potomac, MD who worked for many national and local Ashery, Avrum 1980-1989 Jewish organizations in the 1980’s designing logos and other artistic pieces Chief of Anesthesia at Lutheran Hospital, retired after 42 years of service at the Ashman, Harry 1933-1975 hospital (from about 1933 until about 1975) Baltimore born lyricist who died of AIDS in 1991. Won Academy Awards for “Under Ashman, Howard the Sea” from the movie The Little Mermaid and the title track to Beauty and the 1991 Beast. Also known for songs he wrote for the Disney movie Aladdin Lawyer and author of Leading Law Equity Cases of Maryland, taken from 1920 Ashman, Louis 1920 edition of The Book of Maryland: Men and Institutions Article appeared in January 6, 1910 edition of “Leslie’s Weekly” about the memories Askey, Susan of the 104 year old Mrs. Askey (and in same article the memories of Abraham 1910 Kallinsky, a 116 year old Russian – both of them were living in Baltimore) Baltimore native and long-time American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) general Askin, Frank 1966-1997 counsel and supporter. Law professor at Rutgers University.

5 President of Beth El Congregation – 1970-73. President of Jewish Historical Society – Askin, Ira 1970-1999 1996-99. Very active in many other Jewish and communal charitable organizations

Retired from pediatric practice in 1968 after 39 years. Native Baltimorean, trained at Askin, John 1929-1968 Sinai Hospital, Hopkins Hospital and Yale Medical Center Asreal, David Served as sexton of Petach Tikvah Congregation (Denmore Avenue) for 11 years Unknown Maryland resident who was active in supplying Israel with food and weapons during Atkin, Maurice 1948 1948 Part of Young Men’s Hebrew Democratic Club and a group of gamblers who met at Atkins, Meyer 1935-1939 the Gayety Theater – late 1930’s Active in urban renewal in West Baltimore neighborhood of Sandtown-Winchester and Attman, Gary 1955-2012 the CHAI group in the upper Park Heights area Active over 4 decades in Baltimore residential and commercial real estate Attman, Leonard 1933-2003 development and many Jewish and community charitable organizations Owner of Attman’s Deli on Lombard Street. Died in 2002 at age of 76 having worked Attman, Seymour 1926-2002 at deli for 60 years Headed catering part of family deli business. Died at age 34 in 1994 in a tropical Attman, Stuart A. 1994 storm in Jamaica World renowned physician; professor at Hopkins Medical School and former Austrian, Charles physician-in-chief at Sinai Hospital. Died in 1956 at age of 71. Married to artist 1885-1956 Florence Austrian Native Baltimorean who was internationally known expert in the prevention of Austrian, Robert 1917-2007 pneumococcal diseases. Died in 2007 at age of 90 Historian interested in Baltimore Jewish history. In the late 1960’s worked on a book Avery, Don 1965 about Baltimore Jewish history from 1920 to 1968 Rabbi at Petach Tikvah Congregation (Denmore Avenue) starting in 1942; before that Axelman, Benjamin 1942-2002 had pulpits in Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC. Died in 2002

Columnist for Baltimore News American newspaper and predecessor papers for 55 Azrael, Louis 1904-1981 years, writing about local people and politics. Died in December 1981 at age of 77

Azriel, Arieh Installed as rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation on November 4, 1983 1983 Bacharach Family Collection of photographs of the Louis and Fabian Bacharach family – no date Unknown Member of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in 1840’s. File contains receipt for his Bacharach, Abraham purchase of synagogue seats in 1846 and his citizenship paper dated September 1844-1846 1844 Bacharach, Carl Maryland District Court judge, reconfirmed for 10 year term in 1978 1978

6 Baltimore dentist, specializing in treating facial pain, and a metal smith who produced Bacharach, David 2009 some unique Jewish ritual objects – no date Native Baltimorean, co-founded Rinis Travel Service of Silver Spring, MD. Active in Bacharach, Toba Ribakow 1913-2001 many Jewish charitable groups, she died in 2001 at age of 88 Active in Easterwood Boys Club and founded in the 1950’s a charitable group made Baer, David (Dutch) 1955-1988 up of former Club members. Died in 1988 Owned and operated Manor Care Inc., a Silver Spring, MD nursing home and hotel Bainum, Stewart Jr. management company established by his father. Former State Delegate and Senator 1994 who considered running for Governor in 1994 but did not

First Jewish chaplain appointed to be a spiritual adviser to mental patients in Bak, Benjamin Maryland – 1966. Former spiritual leader of Har Zion Tifereth Israel Congregation in 1919-1991 Baltimore. Founding rabbi of Shomrei Synagogue. Died in 1991 at age 72

Native Baltimorean who was a clothing manufacturer and buyer. Died in 2004 at age Baker, Mark 1919-2004 of 85 Local singer and voice teacher; in 1950’s & 1960’s taught at Peabody Conservatory. Baklor, Elsa 1896-1989 Died in 1989 at age of 93 Lived from 1890 to 1968. President of Independent Life Insurance Company; founder and Board chairman of Westview Federal Savings and Loan, and active in many local Balder, Charles M. 1890-1968 community activities, including director of Associated Jewish Charities and Levindale Hebrew Home Ran local engineering consulting firm after husband’s death in 1982. Died in 1996 at Balter, Barbara 1928-1996 age of 68 On Hopkins education faculty for over 30 years, 1916-1954. Named principal of Bamberger, Florence E. 1916-1965 Talmudical Academy secular division in 1954. Died December 1965 Son of Elkan and Theresa Hutzler Bamberger, founded Bamberger’s department Bamberger, Louis 1855- store in Newark, New Jersey Baltimore-based family who founded and runs Joseph A. Bank clothiers and active in Bank family 1866-2012 management of several other Baltimore corporations

Samuel Barber: died in 1984 at age 93; very active in politics and local Jewish communal organizations, including head of Independent Order of Brith Shalom (1946) Barber Family 1891-1984 and president of Beth Yehuda Congregation in 1950’s. Isaac Barber: local businessman, honored in 1978 as one of Baltimore’s oldest living Jewish residents

7 Local man who came from humble economic beginnings and eventually became Bard, Harry dean and president of Community College of Baltimore (1959-1976) and taught at 1959-1976 several universities Appointed as the Isaac C. Rosenthal Professor of Jewish Education at the Baltimore Bark, Nathan 1974 Hebrew College in 1974 Born in Baltimore, son of Solomon Baroway (see below) and did research into his Baroway, Aaron 1923 father’s papers Pioneer in Baltimore Jewish social work. Head of Hebrew Benevolent Society, Baroway, Solomon 1860-1918 forerunner of Jewish family and Children Services, for 25 years Born 1901 and died in 1993. Worked for nearly 40 years as an organizer of the Barron, Sarah 1901-1993 Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union in the Baltimore area Operated the Baltimore Smelting Company. Was subject of landmark court case in Barth, Herbert 1947 1947 concerning the definition of a junk business Received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baruch, Bernard 1933 February 1933 Born in 1840 and died in 1921. Served as doctor/surgeon in the Confederate Army Baruch, Simon during the American Civil War, twice being sent to Baltimore as a prisoner of war 1840-1921 before being released Sworn in as a judge of the District Court of Maryland, First District, in 1983 at age of Bass, H. Gary 1983 39 Married Hannah Leeser of Baltimore, September 3, 1885. Associated with branches Bass, Louis 1885 of the Baltimore Clothing House “one price” clothing businesses Born in Cumberland, Maryland before moving with his parents to Baltimore in 1869. In Baum, Emanuel 1916 became the local business manager of the Baltimore American and 1869-1916 newspapers, two of Maryland’s leading newspapers of the day

Made all of the seals and printed the first Confederate currency issued in Richmond, Baumgarten, Julius B. Virginia, having gone to work for the Confederacy at the behest of Senator Judah 1861 Benjamin in the spring of 1861. Lived in Washington, DC after the American Civil War

Named businessman of year in 1998 by Baltimore Business Journal. Runs Sylvan Becker, Douglas L. 1998 Learning Systems, Incorporated, in Baltimore Beilenson, Peter Baltimore City Health Commissioner, 1994 1994 Died in 1936, this file contains a yahrzeit calendar from Sol. Levinson & Bro. funeral Belaga, George 1936 home Belgrad, Herb Co-chair of the Baltimore NFL Expansion Committee, 1993 1993 Belinsky, Velvel (Rabbi) Local rabbi active in helping Russian immigrants learn about Judaism in 2003 2003

8 Born in 1894 and died in 1946. Union organizer for the United Garment Workers of Bellanca, Dorothy Jacobs America. In 1915, established the Education Department of the Amalgamated 1894-1946 Clothing Workers of America at the union’s Baltimore headquarters

Worked for the Venetoulis gubernatorial campaign and other political campaigns in Ben-Ami, David Z. the 1970’s. Called him a “rabbi” even though his credentials were highly questionable. 1970 Expose in media about his political activities ended his role in politics

Born in 1876 in Safed, Palestine; came to Baltimore in 1898 to intern at Hebrew Hospital on Baltimore Street (later named Sinai Hospital). For extra money taught Hebrew school, in 1900 leaving field of medicine to become director of a religious Benderly, Samson 1898-1944 school meeting in basement of Lloyd Street Synagogue. Director of 1st Board of Jewish Education in 1910 in . Organizer of use of as language of instruction. Died in 1944

Baltimore furniture store established by Isaac and run by two later generations of the Benesch, Isaac and family family. Isaac first listed in Baltimore City Directory in 1865-66 and the business was 1865 listed in the late 1930’s Benjamin, Jacob A Jewish man living in Baltimore in 1861, file includes a picture of him 1861 Benson, Warren Appointed Vice President, Finance of Levindale in Spring, 1984 1984 Sculptor of international reputation. Son of Henry Berge, architect of the Lloyd Street Berge, Edward Synagogue 1860 expansion. Born in Baltimore January 3, 1876 and died in Baltimore 1876-1924 October 12, 1924 Berge, Henry Son of Edward Berge and grandson of Henry Berge 1908-1998 1932 graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School. In 1978 the world- Berger, Herbert MD 1932-1978 recognized cardiologist donated $500,000 to the medical school Came to Baltimore in 1967 to study at Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Became heavily Berger, Motty 1967 involved in anti-Christian missionaries work Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools. Subject of a protest in December Berger, Stewart 1933 1993 which had anti-Semitic tone Bergman, Robert In 1981 became head of Walters Art Gallery 1981 Owned and operated a stable at 515 West Baltimore Street and 502 German Street in Bergmann, Joseph 1885 1880’s In 1991 was the subject of a law suit which would force her to remove a sculpture she Berk, Lane had atop her East Montgomery Street house (Federal Hill neighborhood) which her 1991 neighbors said was an eyesore and she claimed was art

9 Retired as head of Jewish Family and Children’s’ Services after 24 years in that Berl, Fred 1981 position and 31 years with the agency. Died in 1981 at age of 77 Rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom for 23 years (1976-1999). Born in 1936 in Montreal, , Donald Rabbi 1976-1999 Quebec, Canada Subject of a 1962 newspaper article in about how orthodox Berlin, Elliott prepare for Passover. Article said that his family was one of 1,500 strictly orthodox 1962 Jewish families in Baltimore Active in Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA), (JCC), and Berlin, Nathan 1958 the Beth T’filah community. Died November 30, 1958 Berman, Abram First Jewish man elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1924 1924 Named chairman of the department of pediatrics of the University of Maryland. School Berman, Michael MD 1984 of Medicine in 1984 Lived from 1910 to 1999. Philanthropist who endowed the Johns Hopkins Bioethics Berman, Phoebe Rhea Institute. Owned thoroughbred horses, published a newspaper, and collected and 1910-1999 donated modern art Berman, Samuel Dov Installed as cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation on October 14, 1983 1983 Family ran Hamburger’s clothing stores and other Baltimore businesses. Family very Berney Family Unknown active in various charities in Baltimore area File contains a letter written to Joseph Berney of Baltimore by a D. Lilienthall of Cincinnati, Ohio on behalf of the Reverend Wise, on January 24, 1870. Subject of Berney, Joseph 1870 letter is the writer’s surprise at the opposition to the establishment of a Hebrew Young Men’s Association in Baltimore Prominent Baltimore cardio-vascular surgeon who pioneered in blood transfusion and Bernheim, Bertram MD was especially interested in surgery of the blood vessels. Practiced surgery in 1908-1958 Baltimore from 1908 until 1958 Family founded and ran the local Baltimore Bernheimer Brothers department store, Bernheimer Family which was later sold to the May Company. Herman Bernheimer: died in 1936 at age 1887-1940 of 73. Abraham Bernheimer: lived from 1887 to 1940 File contains copy of State Board of Health certificate of qualification for Cecelia Bernstein as a duly licensed Midwife, dated September 20, 1910. File also contains a Bernstein, Cecelia 1910 copy of a wedding invitation for the wedding of Jena Bernstein (daughter of Cecelia Bernstein) to Mr. Joseph M. Zamoiski on February 7, 1893 Bernstein, Louis Installed as Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation October 10, 1920 1920 Honored for his volunteer work at the cardiology department of Homewood Hospital Bernstein, Morton Center (North Charles General Hospital) where he volunteered 5 days a week for Unknown over 10 years

10 Lived from 1872 until 1905. Came to the US in 1889 from Russia, and became a peddler after finishing cheder school. Discovered by a peddler from Baltimore while Bernstein, Saul working in a store in West Virginia, the man helped him go to the Maryland Institute 1872-1905 College of Art and Design, and he then went on, with the encouragement of Henrietta Szold, to become a world famous painter Member of the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame and former Sunpaper employee, died in Bernstein, Sidney 1812-2002 2002 at the age of 90 An engineer living in Owings Mills, MD, wrote an essay on fatherhood for the Beser, Eric L. Baltimore Jewish Times in their June 17, 1994 edition (son of Jacob Beser, see 1994 below) Lived from 1921 to 1992. Only crew member to fly on both atomic bomb missions over Japan during World War II, and wrote book titled “Hiroshima and Nagasaki Beser, Jacob Revisited” about that. President of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) 1978-1980, 1921-1992 and on its board starting in 1972, and was active on many local Baltimore charities related to children

Born in Baltimore in 1895 & died 1967. Mother of Jacob Beser (see above). Worked as social worker in Europe after World War I helping Jews on behalf of the National Jewish Welfare Board. Worked for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service for 50 Beser, Rose Lutzky 1895-1967 years starting in 1925, and was responsible for the relocation of German Jewish children to the Baltimore area preceding World War II – placing them in foster homes rather than institutions File contains a postcard invitation to an art exhibition of watercolors and 3-D pictures Beser, Sylvia Unknown drawn by Sylvia Beser and Bob Robbins Rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 1886-1890. Born on April 4, 1830 and Bettleheim, Aaron Siegfried 1886-1890 died on board ship returning from Europe, 8/21/1890 Founder of the Bettman Archive and author of the book “The Good Old Days – They Were Terrible”. File contains transcript of radio interview which took place on April 20, Bettman, Otto 1975 1975 as part of the NBC program The Eternal Light, a program done under the auspices of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America Lived from 1873 – 1934. File contains original program from a memorial meeting for Bialik, Chaim Nachman 1873-1934 him on August 8, 1934 at the Chizuk Amuno Synagogue Former Baltimorean living in New York at the time, file contains a newspaper article Biddison, Douglass 1985 about a concert he was to perform in Baltimore on March 17, 1985

11 Jewish educator living in Baltimore and teaching in the Rockville, MD area at the Charles E. Smith upper school, also known for teaching an Bienenstock, David Rabbi 1997 introduction to Judaism adult education class. Article in file about Rabbi Bienenstock was written in 1997

Local Jewish educator, honored on October 20, 1982 for 25 years of service to the Baltimore Jewish community. Involved in all aspects of Jewish education, including teacher, principal, supervisor, counselor and administrator. Served as principal of Birnbaum, Herbert Rabbi 1957-1982 Isaac Davidson, a Board of Jewish Education demonstration school in which new ideas in Jewish education were tried, and taught for 10 years at the Talmudical Academy

File contains the deed to a property in Washington, DC, including covenants that prohibited the sale of the property for 20 years to anyone of color or to any “Hebrew” Document was loaned by Maxine Cohen for the JMM, and the JMM is to copy and Biron, Jacob Unknown donate the original to the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington. Biron, the buyer of the property named in the deed, was responsible for bringing the first movie theaters to Washington, DC

Lived from 1902 – 1967. Spent 25 years organizing Jewish youth activities in Bisgyer, Gustave Baltimore, including serving as the head of the Jewish Educational Alliance from 1922 1902-1967 – 1938. Bisgyer was influenced by pioneering settlement work of

File contains an article that appearing in The Sun newspaper of August 27, 1998 Blackman, Sam about Sam Blackman’s piano store in West Baltimore – the last one in Baltimore City 1998 – at 1400 West Baltimore Street Founded American Oil Company (Amoco) in 1910 in Baltimore, father Louis and son Jacob were the company at that time. Family made fortune and became one of the Blaustein Family 1910 richest families in the US due to their innovations in the marketing of their oil products. Family very active in local charities Considered to be Baltimore’s fines boxing trainer, working in that field over 50 years. Blaustein, Harry “Heinie” Worked with famous boxers in the 1930’s and 1940’s, and was still active into the 1930-1950 1970’s. Died at the age of 92 Wife of Louis Blaustein, was a philanthropist like her husband, giving large sums of Blaustein, Henrietta 1870-1965 money to many Baltimore organizations. Lived from 1870 – 1965 Wife of Jacob Blaustein, was a philanthropist like her husband, giving large sums of Blaustein, Hilda 1892-1977 money to many Baltimore organizations. Lived from 1892 – 1977

12 At age of 18, founded American Oil Company with his father in 1910. Helped establish family financial empire, and became statesman on human rights performing Blaustein, Jacob missions for three U. S. Presidents (Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower). Very active 1892-1970 in many different Jewish causes and charities, and honored by many of them throughout the world. Lived from 1892 – 1970 Blaustein, Louis Founder of American Oil Company (Amoco) – see Blaustein Family above 1910 Son of Jacob and grandson of Louis Blaustein (see above). Baltimore native, was chairman and CEO of the American Trading and Production Corporation at his death, Blaustein, Morton K. 1926-1990 which occurred in Richmond, VA in December 1990 after he choked on his food during dinner at a hotel there. Article in Baltimore Sun newspaper of March 17, 1985 about the world premiere of a Blaustein, Susan work by her for piano. She was a former Baltimorean who attended Peabody Prep 1985 and the Park School Article in Baltimore Jewish Times of December 28, 1984 about her becoming the new Blinchikoff, Nannette 1984 head of the Maryland Chapter of Artists Equity Association Blitz, Jules File contains a letter written by Blitz in May 1945 to his family from Austria 1945 File contains newspaper articles about his installation as rabbi at Har Zion-Petach Blitz, Marcel Tikvah-Tifereth Israel Synagogue in September 1973 and some of his activities in that 1973 role through the years Trainer of the Baltimore Colts professional football team from 1954 until his death in Block, Eddie 1954-1983 1983 at the age of 69 An ordained rabbi, he served as president of the Harford County School Board in 1983. Served as the spiritual leader of the Harford Jewish Center for almost 25 years Block, Kenneth B. 1973-1998 before resigning due to religious and secular differences with the board of directors in 1998 File contains the document appointing him a constable of Harford County in 1837; Block, Simon descendents say he was appointed to help control order in the county as a result of a 1837 farmers’ rebellion over the marketing of their produce Professor of Sanskrit and Comparative Philology at the Johns Hopkins University and Bloomfield, Maurice 1855 internationally known in the field. Born in 1855 in Austria Well known kosher caterer in Baltimore, running the business his mother started in Bluefield, Philip 1937-1984 1937 until he retired in 1984. Died in 1990 at the age of 73 Born in 1922 and died in 1998. Served as executive director of the Baltimore-based Blum, Aaron G. 1922-1998 Seaboard Region of the Zionist Organization of America from 1949 to 1982

13 Served as a judge in Baltimore. Honored by the Jewish Community Center in 1980 as Blum, Albert a former national YMHA handball doubles champion, athlete, world traveler, 1980 humanitarian and gentleman Irving: Baltimore businessman who was active in Jewish causes, died at age 58 in 1973. Lois: Baltimore native, served as mental health specialist and instructor in Blum, Irving and Lois 1910-1973 psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; and, served as the first woman trustee of the 125 year-old Sheppard Pratt Hospital Baltimore born lawyer, worked for Legal Aid Bureau before starting a law firm Blum, Jacob specializing in labor law. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1934 to 1934-1939 1939 Founded and owned an Annapolis radio station for over 50 years, sold the station in Blum, Morris H. 1998. Known for being a pioneer in race relations for putting African-American 1948-1998 personalities on the air. Died in 2005 at age of 95 Native of Baltimore, taught at Hopkins University from 1931 – 1937, when he became Blumberg Albert E.: active in the Communist Party in the U.S.; ran as the Communist Party candidate for 1931-1940 mayor of Baltimore in 1939 and for Senator in 1940.

Blumberg David: Honored in article in Baltimore Sunpaper for all of his voluntary civic activities in 1998 1998

Native of Baltimore, accepted position of National Chairman of the National Jewish Blumberg Herschel: Resource Center in 1984, also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the 1984 UJA and several other national Jewish charities Baltimore author, inventor and Middle Eastern expert who collaborated on two books Blumberg Stanley A.: 1931-1996 about nuclear physicist Edward Teller; lived from 1913 - 1996

Blumberg Stanley E.: Served as director of alumni relations at Johns Hopkins University from 1970 -1983 1970-1983

File consists of a Baltimore Sunpaper op-ed piece published on June 11, 1980, a letter to the editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times published October 23, 1998, and a Blumberg, Arnold 1980-1998 list of published works written or edited by him relating to archival research and diplomatic history Baltimore native who was one of the organizers and went on to become executive vice-president of the 400,000 member Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Blumberg, Hyman 1875-1968 (AFL-CIO). File contains copy of wedding invitation to the wedding of Fannie Grossman and Alex Blumberg, son of Hyman Blumberg. Lived from 1875 – 1968

14 Native of Germany, served in the French army, moved to the Baltimore in 1850. Served as commander of the 5th Maryland Infantry Regiment and was known for his Blumenberg, Leopold 1850-1865 bravery during the Battle of Antietam, with the wounds he received in that battle ending his active military career Died in 2002 at age of 86. Only attorney to have been convicted under the Smith Act of being a member of the American Communist Party and advocating the overthrow Braverman, Maurice L. 1916-2002 of the government by violence or force; won back his right to practice law 20 years after his conviction Served as director of the from 1947 to 1962. Lived from Breeskin, Adelyn D. 1896-1986 1896 – 1986 File contains a copy of Mrs. Brenner’s application for a Social Security account dated Brenner, Bessie Iva 1936 December 5, 1936 Born June 26, 1884, in 1984 Mr. Brenner was honored for having celebrated his 100th Brenner, Louis I. 1884-1984 birthday Baltimorean who served in World War II as a medic, including at the Battle for the Bressler, Frank 1915 Remagen , and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service Holocaust survivor living in Baltimore, wrote a book, with Michael Olesker, about his Bretholz, Leo 1921-1945 experiences surviving during World War II in Europe. Born in Vienna in 1921 Born and raised in Baltimore; in 1919 was married to Rabbi Barnett Brickner, one of the foremost Reform of the first part of the 20th century. Served as a teacher, Brickner, Rebecca Aaronson 1919 educator, lecturer and organizer within the Jewish education community in the U.S., having been one of the core group of Samson Benderly protégés Brodie, Louis Survivor of the Johnstown Flood of 1889. Died in Baltimore in 1933 1889-1933 Subject of an article in the October 27, 2003 edition of The Sun newspaper. Served Brodie, M. J. (Jay) as head of Baltimore City’s economic development agency at the time the article was 2003 published Served in U.S. Army during the 1992 war in Iraq; parents were subject of an article in Brodie, Stephen C. January 1992 The Baltimore Sun newspaper about a support group they started for 1992 parents with children serving in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm Subject of an article in the Baltimore Sun newspaper published on April 6, 1979. Brodie, Walter (Steve) 1890-1899 Brody Played on the champion Baltimore Oriole teams of the 1890’s General partner in a group building a $1.4 million office and retail project at Pennsylvania and Delaware Avenues on the eastern side of Towson. Subject of an Brody, Paul S. 1984 article in the Baltimore Business Journal about the east Towson project in November 1984

15 File contains a letter written by Mr. Brody to the editor of the Baltimore Sun Brody, Samuel D. 1991 newspaper published August 12, 1991, concerning the future of Towson

File contains a “comment” published in the August 6, 1999 edition of the Baltimore Brookes, Toby Jewish Times written by Ms. Brookes (a freelance writer and project coordinator living 1999 in Columbia, MD) about whether she should or should not make a trip to

In December 1998, the Baltimore resident was appointed president of the 1,900 Brotman, Don N. 1998 member Maryland State Dental Association Served as head of public relations for the Baltimore Arena for 22 years, announcing Brown, Edith Brill 1978-2000 her semi-retirement in December 2000 at the age of 67 An Owings Mills builder and developer. File contains two articles appearing in The Brown, Howard Baltimore Sun newspaper in 2000 and 2001 about controversial projects he was 2000 involved with Daughter of Baltimore Rabbi Jacob Drazen. Served as president of the local Baltimore chapter of Pioneer Women and subject of an article in the December 13, Brown, Sarah (Mrs. Norman) 1973 1973 edition of The Evening Sun newspaper about her family’s participation in the organization

File contains a newspaper article (unidentified and undated) announcing Dr. Brun’s appointment as honorary consultant in the dental service at the Johns Hopkins Brun, Lucien 1912-1946 Hospital. Dr. Brun was appointed head of the oral surgical staff when it was first formed at Hopkins in 1912 and was named head of the dental department in 1946

Founder of the Baltimore Spice Company in 1939 and inventor of Old Bay crab spice Brunn, Gustave which he sold to McCormick & Co. in 1990 for between $11 and $14 million; was a 1939-1990 refugee from Germany who settled in Baltimore Award winning Baltimore poet and former lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University; Buchman, Marion 1914 - 2000 named Poet of the Year by the Maryland Poetry Society in 1965. Murdered in the course of a robbery of her daughter’s home. Case took on more Buckman, Lena S. notoriety when the murderer’s death sentence become controversial and was 1980 eventually commuted to a life sentence by Governor Glendening Was appointed publisher of -owned Baltimore Jewish Times. Transformed Buerger, Andrew company from owner of Jewish-oriented publications across North America into a 1996 diversified, regional media company based in Baltimore Publisher of the Baltimore Jewish Times and other Jewish-oriented publications Buerger, Charles A. 1938-1996 across North America.

16 Longtime Baltimore Jewish educator as a teacher, principal, supervisor and director of elementary education for the Baltimore Board of Jewish Education. Sarah: 2nd wife of Bugatch, Simon 1903 -1980 Simon; died in 1987 at age of 78; was a Hebrew educator, scholar and lecturer who taught and held administrative positions in Hebrew schools in Baltimore and

Served as Attorney General of the State of Maryland. Was an active supporter of the Burch, Francis 1918-1987 State of Israel, although he was not Jewish himself Driver of car that caused a fatal accident. Served as a Sunday School teacher and Burgin, Paulina Hammerman 1989 was mother of tennis star Elise Burgin Burgunder, Joseph Jr. & Gundersheimer, File contains a copy of a wedding invitation to the wedding of the two people identified 1884 Thresa above at Lehmann’s Hall in Baltimore, November 26, 1884 Subject of an article in the Baltimore Jewish Times, suggesting that Mr. Burke could be the most interesting man living in Baltimore. He was an accountant, attorney, Burke, Henry Gershon 1982 Ph.D. in political science, bibliophile, patron of and lecturer on the arts, Jewish community leader, raconteur. Celebrated his 80th birthday in 1982 Burman, Howard A. Editor and publisher of the Baltimore Home News newspaper. 1900-1953 Subject of an article called “Looking Back” in the March 29, 1985 edition of the Burman, Rena 1897-1992 Baltimore Jewish Times; widow of Howard Burman. Subject of an article in the Baltimore Jewish Times, the Baltimore native became one Burns, Beverly of the first two women licensed to fly large commercial carrier airplanes, such as the 1984 747, in July 1984

Filed a $10 million discrimination suit against former City Comptroller Jacqueline McLean in US District Court in Baltimore in 1994, alleging that his job and two other Burtnick, Erwin 1992-1994 jobs in the city comptroller’s office were eliminated in July 1992 “in a purge and wholesale dismissal of male Jewish and Caucasian” executives by Ms. McLean

File contains the translation of a ketubah between David Reuben Schtak and Yaffe Buxbaum, Yaffe Breichel 1835 Breichel Buxbaum signed in Lueck on February 3, 1835 Served as president of the Jewish Historical Society (and participant in the speakers’ bureau) and on the board of the Oheb Shalom Congregation. Published “The Cahn, Louis 1896-1986 Restoration of The Lloyd Street Synagogue” (1973) and a history of Congregation Oheb Shalom. Former public relations executive in Baltimore.

17 Helen: helped establish Mount Washington Improvement Association to save the neighborhood from being over-developed ; lived from 1913-1994. Oscar: Baltimore jeweler; self-made, self-educated man who came to US in 1898; died in 1962 at age Caplan Family (Oscar, Marvin & Helen) 1898-1994 of 73. Marvin: Baltimore native, worked as jeweler with his brother Oscar; former president Bill Clinton gave eulogy (Marvin’s son was a friend of the President’s having met him when both were students at Georgetown University)

Very active in Jewish communal activities in East Baltimore for over 35 years, starting in 1891when he arrived in Baltimore. President for many years (off and on) at B’nai Caplan, David 1891-1930 Israel Congregation between 1898 and 1930. Founded the Hebrew Free Loan Society and the institution that became Levindale Baltimore native was a professional boxer and later boxing promoter. Real name was Caplan, Izzy Leon Luckman, but to avoid his parents finding out that he was boxing at the age of 1913-1993 14, he changed it. File contains an article written by Clarence Mitchell in May, 1981 as a tribute to Mr. Caplan’s tireless efforts for civil rights in the US. Served as Legislative Director of the Caplan, Marvin 1981 AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department and for over 17 years as director of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Served as a Baltimore City Councilman for over 16 years. Founder and past Caplan, Reuben 1963-1979 president of the Ner Tamid Synagogue. Practiced law for over 60 years Native of Ellicott City, left Hopkins Medical School to join his mother in the family dry Caplan, Samuel H. goods business in Ellicott City in 1923. File contains 2 articles about his 1941 1923-1941 wedding to Gertrude Klein Resident of Baltimore; file contains a Baltimore Sun newspaper article about his Caplan, Tommy asking President Clinton to pardon John Fife Symington III, a conservative 2001 Republican friend of his from Gilman High School.

Ben: born in Baltimore; elected US Senate 2006 after serving as US Representative 20 years; served Maryland House of Delegates 1966-1987. Myrna: wife of Ben; Cardin, Benjamin and Myrna 1943-2011 served as executive director of the Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities and participated in many community service organizations

His 1986 conviction for stealing money from Old Court Savings & Loan followed Cardin, Jerome 1924-1993 decades of community service and philanthropy. Former judge of the Baltimore City Supreme Bench, patriarch of a family of lawyers, Cardin, Meyer & Maurice and father of Benjamin Cardin. Maurice: brother of Meyer; former lawyer and member 1908-2009 of the Maryland House of Delegates.

18 Baltimore native, was one of the first women to be ordained as a Conservative rabbi Cardin, Nina Beth 1987 in May 1987. Daughter of Jerome Cardin Internationally known for Jewish communal & social activism, she held leadership positions in national & international service organizations. Used her positions to lobby Cardin, Shoshana S. for allowing Soviet Jewry to emigrate. Wife of Jerome Cardin. Gave her name to and 2003 served as the first chairwoman of the Board of a pluralistic Jewish day school in Baltimore in 2003 File contains 2 documents: certificate of marriage between Herman Carliner and Carliner, Herman & Theresa Levy Theresa Levy, singed on February 6, 1927 by Rabbi Abraham N. Schwartz and the 1927 ketubah of Theresa Levy’s parents from the Jewish year 5656 (1896?) Mark: Baltimore native produced television program “Flying High” (1978) and an HBO film on the life of Josef Stalin (1981). Nathan: Born in Baltimore, cardiologist and Carliner, Mark and Nathan 1939-2007 University of Maryland School of Medicine professor who practiced at the downtown Veterans Affairs Medical Center; died in 2007 at age of 66 Active in East Baltimore Jewish community, served as charter member of Mikro Carmel, Jacob Kodesh Synagogue, director of the Hebrew Free Loan Society and the 1850-1923 W’Emunoh and treasurer of the Hebrew Free Burial Society. Carmel family (Jacob and Charles) founded in the late 1800’s the Southern Overall Carmel, Joseph 1890 Company – file contains short article Joseph wrote about that company Born deaf in Baltimore, worked as a physicist at the National Bureau of Standards for 23 years. Wrote the book “International Hand Alphabet Charts” in 1975, which Carmel. Simon includes more than 40 different manual alphabets. Taught cultural anthropology for 13 1955-1978 years in Rochester, NY, retiring in 1978, performed magic shows around the US and Europe.

Portuguese immigrant whose family came to America in early 18th century; worked as a painter and photographer for 15 years in Baltimore through the 1850’s, but traveled Carvalho, Solomon Nunes 1815-1897 widely throughout the in order to support himself and his family through his art. File contains cartoon of Joseph Castleberg and his Castleberg National Jewelry. Castleberg, Joseph Unknown Company and his banking interests in Baltimore In April 6, 1978 edition of the Baltimore Evening Sun newspaper, the Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers announced that Dr. Chaiklin of Chaiklin, Harris 1978 the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Community Planning was selected to receive their Social Worker of the Year Award

19 November 9, 1984 article in the Baltimore Jewish Times, page 58, about the Chamish, Greg 1984 Randallstown High School student’s ability to play table tennis An East Baltimore born singer, comedian and master of ceremonies. Graduated from Chandler, Martin Pat “Patsy” 1910-1932 City College in 1928 and University of Baltimore 1932 Baltimore Jewish Times article of June 1, 1984 announced his retirement as Chanover, Hyman executive vice-president of the Board of Jewish Education after 7 years in that 1977-1984 position Taught at the Baltimore Talmudical Academy; became rabbi of Shomrei Mishmeres Congregation after Rabbi Schwartz’s death 1937; helped found Keser Torah Charrick, Moshe Rabbi 1902-1967 congregation in 1945. Married in 1926 Judith Schwartz, granddaughter (?) of Rabbi Schwartz. Came to Baltimore from Russia in 1923 at the age of 11, already recognized as a Cherkassky, Shura musical prodigy in Europe. Came back to Baltimore in 1977 to play with the Baltimore 1912-1995 Symphony Orchestra. Honored in November 1969 for 41 years of service to Baltimore City Public Schools, ending his career as Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Vocational and Adult Chernak, Sidney Education . After retirement from the school system, served as Executive Director of 1928-1969 Camp Airy & Camp Louise, president of the Nathan Hackerman B'nai B'rith Lodge & on board of Beth Tfiloh Congregation Served as rabbi of the Hr Brook Hebrew Congregation of Baltimore in the 1960’s. File contains 2 articles written by the Rabbi, one titled “A Rabbi Looks at Medical Ethics” Chernoff, Robert Rabbi 1960-1989 published in the Winter 1988-89 edition of The Torch and the other titled “Jewish Origins of the Lord’s Prayer” published in the edition of Dor Le Dor David: born in Europe, came to Baltimore and ran tailor shop and then went into the real estate and construction businesses. Jack: son of David; consulting engineer and Chertkof, David and Jack Unknown real estate owner / developer in Baltimore, concentrating on commercial real estate development Musical composer, violinist and teacher, was charter member of the Baltimore Cheslock, Louis 1899-1981 Symphony Orchestra. Practiced medicine in Baltimore for 50 years (1908-1958) and wrote medical books Chideckel, Maurice MD and Rabbi 1883-1958 for the laity as well as fiction and books on religion (14 books total). Subject of an article in the Baltimore Jewish Times of March 21, 1980, page 62, about Chikvashvili, Rafael his being “a model” for how a Soviet Jew could adapt to life in the United States – 1980 held up as a real success story (tape on file)

Coblenz, Adolph Rabbi Rabbi emeritus of the Chizuk Amuno Congregation; died while on visit to New York. 1894-1949

20 Rumanian born poet and writer of prose, lived in Baltimore at the time the Jewish Codrescu, Andrei 1983 Times published an article about him and his writing in August 1983 File contains several pieces of correspondence from Joshua I. Cohen to his friend Cohen and Leeser 1848-1867 Isaac Leeser from 1848, 1857 and 1867. File contains list of antique furnishings of the Cohen House, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, that was used to auction those items on November 13, 1929 at the Alcazar, 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore by the Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Cohen Family 1830-1929 Baltimore; auction was the sale of the vast collection of the late Mendes Cohen who lived at the North Charles Street address; the home was built in 1830 and stayed just about the same for 99 years. File contains assorted articles and a genealogical chart of the Cohen Family of Cohen Family Unknown Maryland File contains a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Department of History of The Cohen Family College of William and Mary in 1973 by Ann Lynn Lipton titled “Anywhere, So Long As 1973 It Be Free: A Study of the Cohen Family of Richmond and Baltimore, 1773-1826” Served as General Chairman of the Israel Bond Organization of Maryland for several Cohen, Arnold years, and was honored for that other communal activities by Beth Tfiloh 1983 Congregation on August 30, 1983 Cohen, Avraham Baltimore artist known for his ketubbahs Unknown For 34 years was co-owner of and was owner with his wife of Cohen, Ben 1900-1994 many thoroughbred horses including 1965 Belmont Stakes winner Hail to All. Was the last of the Cohen family to live at 415 North Charles Street and a descendent of the Cohen family that moved to Baltimore from Richmond in 1808. Father was one of the founders of what was later called the Philadelphia–Baltimore Stock Exchange Cohen, Bertha 1838-1929 and her uncles included a president of the Maryland Historical Society, a president of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland and 2 directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Granddaughter of Benjamin Cohen who came to Baltimore as a child in 1808 and Cohen, Eleanor Septima who married Kitty Etting, meaning that her grandparents represented the two oldest 1808 Jewish families in Baltimore Known as a Jewish educator and jeweler in Baltimore. Served as a teacher and principal in several local Hebrew schools, the President of the Poale-Zion Cohen, Gedaliah 1904-1988 organization, and established a jewelry business in the City in the 1940’s; active in the Jewish Historical Society From October 1946 until March 1948 he served as an Interrogator at the Military War Cohen, Henry L. 1946-1948 Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany

21 File contains a cartoon of Mr. Cohen, president of the Cohen & Hughes Inc., selling Cohen, I. Son Unknown pianos, organs and “talking machines” Article in the Baltimore Jewish Times of May 29, 1998 about the couple becoming the Cohen, Irv and Sylvia oldest husband and wife to graduate from ; at the time of the 1998 graduation their were 81 and 79 years old respectively Son of Benjamin Cohen, one of the founders of Baltimore Stock Board and very Cohen, Israel 1820-1875 active in civic organizations N.M.: founder and honorary chairman of Giant Food, Inc. died in 1984 at age of 93; born in and was ordained as a rabbi before coming to the U.S.; went into Cohen, Israel and N.M. retail grocery business in 1921. Israel: known in business world as Izzy; took over 1891-1995 small family grocery business and grew it into one of the largest grocery chains in Maryland; died in 1995 at age of 83 File contains a death certificate for Rabbi Israel Cohen, dated December 13, 1925 Cohen, Israel Rabbi 1925 and a “Levy Family Genealogical Tree” 1983 recipient of the Leadership Recognition Award annually presented by the Cohen, Jacob National Jewish Welfare Board. Nominated to serve as President of the Jewish 1983 Community Center on Sunday December 16, 1983 File contains a short document describing the link between the Isaacs and Cohen Cohen, Jacob I. 1747-1806 families of Philadelphia and Richmond. Nephew of Jacob I. Cohen and son of Israel and Judith Cohen. Died in April 1869. Baltimore banker (founder of the Cohen Bank); a director of the B&O Railroad, Cohen, Jacob I., Jr. president of the Baltimore Fire Insurance Company, and was one of the first two 1829 persons of the Jewish faith elected to public office in Maryland when elected to the Baltimore City Council in 1829 File contains an article published in the March 22, 2007 edition of the Owings Mills Cohen, Jay Wolfe Schlossberg 2007 Times about the work this artist did with Temple Emanuel A 1979 article in the Baltimore Jewish Times described the 21-year old Mr. Cohen’s Cohen, Jeffrey 1979 ideas on how to bring live theater to the Baltimore area Member of the well known Cohen family of Baltimore bankers, he became a medical doctor and accumulated a famous collection of autographs of the period between Cohen, Joshua I. 1801-1870 1765 and 1840 and of Colonial currency second to none in the US. Born in Richmond in 1801 and died in Baltimore in 1870 Widow of Israel I. Cohen; she moved from Richmond to Baltimore after the death of her husband; her children became prominent in Baltimore business and civic life. File Cohen, Judith Solomon 1766-1837 contains several articles about her family. Born in 1766 (in England) and died (in Baltimore) on April 5, 1837

22 Served as first president of the Hebrew Home for the Aged and Infirm at Levindale in Cohen, Louis 1914 and served on many committees and on the Board of the Beth Tfiloh 1870-1938 Congregation from 1925 through 1937. Leader in the development of medical genetics and first director of the Harvey Institute for Human Genetics at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Son of Russian Cohen, Maimon 1935-2007 immigrants. While studying for his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University he worked with William F. Albright on the Dead Sea Scrolls Known as the “Judge”, he was owner of the Oasis nightclub, which became a Cohen, Max A. Baltimore landmark. File contains an article written about the nightclub, called “Oasis 1930's-1950's in the Slums” Oldest son of David Cohen, originally from Richmond Virginia and partner in the Baltimore Bank founded by his family. Named after his uncle, Colonel Mendes Cohen, Cohen, Mendes who became a director of the B&O Railroad. One of the foremost civil engineers and 1831-1915 was active in the Maryland Historical Society. File contains several articles written about him and his family.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, came to Baltimore with his family in 1808 and was a partner in the family owned and run banking business. Served in the defense of Fort Cohen, Mendes I. McHenry during the . Retired from banking in 1829 and traveled 1796-1879 extensively through Europe, Asia Minor and Egypt. Served in the Maryland State legislature and for 20 years as a director of the Firemen’s Insurance Company Article published in the Owings Mills Times of April 7, 1992 about her being involved Cohen, Mimi in Jewish immigration issues, including her time on the Board and as president of the 1992 local Baltimore Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

File contains a picture of him observing Yom Kippur on Biak Island, Netherlands East Cohen, Morris J. 1944 Indies in 1944 (appeared in Sun Magazine in May 1992, per Ann Cohen, his wife)

Baltimore born attorney, served as assistant city solicitor 1965-66 and assistant state’s attorney 1967-1984. Served as president of the Jewish Historical Society Cohen, Moses J. 1910-1997 1976-1979 and in several other capacities, such as docent and speaker, over many years. Served as president of Shaarei Zion Congregation. Born in Baltimore and spent many of his early years living in Israel. In August 2006 he was serving as chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Greater Baltimore Cohen, Neri Medical Center. File contains a newspaper advertisement for Greater Baltimore 2006 Medical Center that included a short piece he wrote about lung cancer and a short note about the Doctor written in January 2009

23 File contains an article that appeared in the November 20, 2002 edition of the Cohen, Rachel Etting Baltimore Sun newspaper about a handkerchief given to Rachel Etting Cohen by Ole 1844 Bull, a famous violin virtuoso from Norway in 1844 File contains several documents donated by Mr. Cohen, including his discharge Cohen, Rudolph 1946 papers from the US Army, dated 27 January 1946 File contains an oral history interview held by Gertrude Nitzberg in 1982 with Sarah Cohen, Sarah Sobel 1885-1982 Sobel Cohen on the occasion of her 97th birthday Born and raised in New York, he came to Baltimore in 1961 to work for Sidney Cohen, Sidney Hollander Associates, a Baltimore marketing research firm, and eventually became a 1923-1995 partner in the renamed firm of Hollander-Cohen Associates. Served as president of the Real Estate Board of Baltimore, 1953-54 and was very Cohen, Sidney D. active in the development and then re-development of in the 1896-1987 1960’s. In article in the September 11, 2006 edition of the Baltimore Sun newspaper, former chairwoman of the Baltimore Museum of Art board and a long-time supporter of the Cohen, Suzanne F. 2006 museum’s programs donated $1million to the BMA to support its new policy of free admission Immigrant grocer founded and operated Victor’s Market and Eddie’s Market in Roland Cohen, Victor 1912-2000 Park section of Baltimore for over 50 years. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, went on to become rabbi at Temple Sinai in Cohn, Edward Paul 1987 New Orleans, Louisiana in 1987 Baltimore attorney and accountant, in 1983 served as President of the Association of Cohn, Irving Jewish Family and Children’s Service Agencies, a national service organization for 1983 108 agencies in the US and Canada Early Jewish resident of Baltimore, arriving around 1800. Charter member of Colmus, Levi 1776-1856 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and defender of Fort McHenry during War of 1812. Served as head of public relations for the 1980 Special Olympics. In 1982 was Colvin, Karen paralyzed in an automobile accident, went on to become advocate for disabled 1980-1982 persons Sergiu: Served as director and conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Comissiona, Sergiu from 1969-1984. Robinne: his wife and founder and principal choreographer of 1969-2005 Collage, a Baltimore-based dance/mime company File contains more articles about the family and the famous art collection put together Cone Family 1845-1949 by two of the sisters

24 World famous art collectors whose collection was bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1949 after the death of Etta (Claribel died in 1929). Descendents of Cone, Claribel and Etta 1900-1949 Herman Cone (Kahn) who settled in Baltimore in 1846 and Helen Guggenheimer Cone Per items published in the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation newsletter, he was Cone, Frank captured by the Japanese during the fall of Bataan and later died in a Japanese 1943 prisoner of war camp.

Patriarch of the Cone family, a commercially prominent Baltimore family, described above in the files including Claribel and Etta. Came to the US in 1845, established a successful wholesale grocery business in Baltimore in 1846, and went on to father of Cone, Herman 13 children. Two sons, Moses and Cesar, founded Cone Export and Commission 1845 Company, with a main office in , which served as both banker and distributor for the southern textile industry, and went on to build their own mills and become one of the leading manufacturers of flannels and denims in the US

Local artist, known for her design of fine-line jewelry, according to article in the Cooke, Betty 1979 Baltimore Jewish Times newspaper. Appointed cantor at Har Sinai Congregation in 1942 and served there until 1976. Cooper, Henry Painted more than 1,200 portraits that hang in hospitals, and other 1906-2002 institutions throughout the world. File contains a letter dated December 25, 1938, to Mrs. Cooper, living at 3318 Gwynns Falls Parkway in Baltimore from Minna Libowski then living in Stalluponen, Cooper, Louis 1938 Germany asking for help to arrange the release of her son and son-in-law from custody Cooper, Marvin B. Baltimore lawyer who was shot and killed during an apparent robbery in 1994 1994 Graduate of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 1926 and served as President of the Baltimore Metropolitan Pharmaceutical Association in 1948. Ardent collector of rare Cooper, Morris 1926-1948 apothecary jars, show globes and antique mortars and pestles, amassing one of the finest collections in this area Longtime Baltimore businessman and leader in many area nonprofit and charitable Coplan, Alfred I. organizations. Joined Reliable Stores Corporation in 1950 and went on to become its 1925-2003 chief executive officer in1987. Internationally recognized expert in the display of books at libraries, responsible for window displays for many years at the central in Baltimore. Coplan, Kate 1902-1993 Retired from Library in 1963. File also contains a folder containing duplicate collection of letters from H. L. Mencken to Ms. Coplan, dated 1934-1955

25 Local Baltimore real estate developer, responsible for many successful developments Cordish, David 1980's-1990's throughout the metropolitan area. Former state legislator and Baltimore native who was founder of the local law firm of Cordish, Paul L. 1910-2003 Cordish and Cordish. Became rabbi of Chizuk Amuno Congregation at age of 43, according to article Corson, Maurice 1976 published in the November 23, 1976 edition of the Baltimore Sun newspaper Graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music and a member of that school’s Cotel, Morris Moshe faculty since 1972 (per article in the Baltimore Sun newspaper of January 13, 1985. 1972-1985 Wrote opera based on Dreyfus case One of the founders of the Baltimore chapter of Hadassah and served as its first Crockin, Sadie J. president from 1913 until 1926. Chapter was founded immediately after hearing 1913-1926 Henrietta Szold give speech about health conditions in Palestine Crosby, Marci Glazer Subject of a 16 part series in The Sun newspaper 1996-1997 Archbishop of Baltimore. Article in December 9, 1996 Baltimore Sun newspaper about Curley, Michael J. 1938 his speaking out against Nazis I 1938 while Vatican was silent US congressman and mayor of Baltimore; as congressman, worked for more to be D’Alesandro, Thomas Jr. done to save European Jews than US Government was willing to do. Father of Nancy 1950's Peolsi, first woman Speaker of the US House of Representatives Hal: born in Palestine and served as fighter in 1948 war; immigrant to US where he became a real estate developer and home builder; a major philanthropist to Baltimore Dahan, Hal & Rachel and Israeli organizations. Rachel: born in Spain, grew up in Palestine (Israel) and 1948-2008 came to US in 1960 with husband; major contributor to Beth Tfiloh School; died in 2008 at age of 75

George: owner of the Charles Street photography gallery and financially helped Baltimore Museum of Art acquire it photography collection from him in 1989.Hugo: retired as chairman of the Lord Baltimore Press, was active in religious and community affairs in Baltimore, including being very active in the Baltimore Hebrew Dalsheimer Family 1891-1978 Congregation, founder and first president of the Jewish Historical Society of Maryland, and president of Sinai Hospital; lived from 1891 to 1978. Roger: former owner of Suburban Travel in Pikesville, was active in many local Jewish and community organizations

Baltimore native, served as a leader of national Jewish organizations, and active in Dalsheimer, Helen Miller 1900-1974 many local charity groups

26 Started working at Sun Life insurance company in 1932, and became Chairman of the Board in 1979. Very active in many Baltimore civic and Jewish organizations, Dannenberg, Martin E. including Har Sinai Congregation (president). Served in US Army Counter Intelligence 1932-1979 Corps during World War II, and was part of group that found the original copies of the Nuremberg Laws

He and wife Rae were honored at the 43rd annual banquet of the Religious Zionists of America, according to an article in the Baltimore Jewish Times of April 22, 1983. Sol, Danoff, Sol 1983 a native of Baltimore, taught in Baltimore City Public Schools for 39 years and at afternoon Hebrew schools

Danziger, Harry K. Named associate rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom of Baltimore in the summer of 1972 1972

Mid-nineteenth century Jewish micrographer whose oeuvre falls into 2 categories, Davidson, David Judaica and Americana. Davidson’s earliest known work, a mizrah executed in 1851, 1851 is currently found in the collection of the Jewish Museum of Maryland Medical doctor (psychiatrist) trained at University of Maryland Medical School and Davidson, practiced for a time at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore before moving to Israel. Born in 1930 Baltimore.

Isaac: 1869-1961; founder of family run trucking company in 1896 and was active in local religious and community affairs. Barnett: worked for family trucking business and became a national spokesman for the trucking industry; 1896-1983. Joseph: retired Davidson, Isaac Wolf and sons chairman of board of family trucking and moving business in 1976; 1899-1979; 1869-1979 founder of the American Trucking Association and was on boards of the Baltimore Association of Commerce and of the United States Chamber of Commerce and other national organizations Appointed in 1979 to be the first woman judge to serve on Maryland’s Court of Davidson, Rita C. 1928-1984 Appeals and known as its most liberal member. One of America’s leading realist artists, known for her portraits of individuals and Davidson, Zita family groups. File contains picture of a portrait she did of the grandchildren of two Unknown local families One of the founders of Har Sinai Congregation and one of its past presidents. Was in Dellevie, Samuel 1806-1893 the tobacco business in Baltimore, having arrived from Europe in 1834 Owners of Valu Food stores, a local Baltimore chain of grocery stores, which opened its 16th store in Randallstown, as reported in the Pikesville Northwest Star newspaper Denrich Family 1985-1992 of June 10-17, 1992. Stephen: a vice-president of Valu Food, received National “Guardian of the Menorah Award” from B’nai B’rith in 1985

27 File contains an article from the Baltimore Sunday Sun newspaper of February 4, 2001 about the mixed and uncertain racial and religious background of deSousa, deSousa, Mathias known as the first Jew to live in Maryland and also as the first Black landowner in 1634-1642 Maryland. Came to Maryland in 1634 as an indentured servant to Jesuit missionaries and is thought to have died sometime after 1642 File contains an article from the Baltimore Evening Sun newspaper of July 15, 1983 Desser, Melvin about his opening a new Jewish funeral home in Baltimore, hoping to compete with 1983 the only other one, Levinson and Brothers, Inc.

Baltimore resident was prosecuted by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service Detlavs, Karlis 1940-1945 in 1978-79 for his role in the murder of 30,000 Jews in Latvia during World War II

Solomon: served as Rabbi of the Har Sinai Congregation; 1816-1897. Fred S.: operated a woman’s apparel business for 25 years; born in Baltimore in 1881 and Deutsch Family died 1954. Joseph: Baltimore born founder of the Edwards & Deutsch Lithographing 1816-1933 Co. and former president of the National Association of Employing Lithographers; 1865-1933; son of Solomon Diamond, Harry Baltimore City Manager of Israel Bonds from 1951 to 1977 1951-1977 Baltimore born owner and full-time manager of local restaurant; also a civic activist Dickman, Danny and Tae-Kwon-Do enthusiast, according to article published in the Baltimore Jewish 1983 Times of April 8, 1983

Baltimore lawyer and former judge who was active in civic and religious organizations. In May 1973 the Court of Appeals ordered his removal from the bench, along with Diener, A. Jerome 1922-1984 another District Court judge, because of their handling of parking tickets in the traffic division of the Municipal Court, although they received no money for their favors.

An agricultural scientist working for the US Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD, discovered particles of genetic material that damage a broad range of crops and Diener, Theodor O. 1986 was awarded the Wolf Foundation (an Israeli organization) $100,000 prize for achievements in plant pathology research in 1986

Baltimore City Council member who in 1984 proposed a bill requesting freedom for all DiPietro, Dominic Mimi 1984 Syrian Jews, quite out of character for a man known for his limited local interests

28 Known as a genuine Baltimore folk , organized after school activities for children in East Baltimore starting in 1930, including the first racially and gender integrated Dobkin, Mary baseball leagues. A 1979 movie told her story of how she had been born in Russia 1902-1987 and came to US alone, never went to school and became the “social worker” for thousands of children over the years. Baltimore resident working for Inc., won national awards for his work in Doctorow, Jerry L. 2004 2004 as the best industry analyst in the health care and real estate sectors Owner a family run and internationally recognized liquor business in Annapolis. Donner, Hillard 2000 Recognized in 2000 for donating $1 million to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Founded and ran Mills Wine and Spirits Mart, an internationally known wine shop in Donner, Joseph 1898-1999 Annapolis and active in local community. father of Hillard (see above). Founder wholesale plumbing business in Baltimore bearing his name. Long-time advocate of old-age pension and unemployment security legislation long before such Dopkin, Lee programs became politically acceptable, named in 1934 to head the Maryland Old 1897-1968 Age Pension Commission which prepared the State’s first general pension legislation, later supplanted by the Federal Social Security system. Active in founding of the Baltimore County General Hospital and a generous Dopkin, Sophie 1903-1993 contributor to it and other area charities. Wife of Lee Dopkin (see above). Dorf, Miriam Played violin with Mel Sherr’s group Unknown Paul: served as Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore for 15 years (1968-83), City solicitor, state senator, and in 1983 returned to private law practice. Rhona: Dorf, Paul and Rhona 1932 to 2008 owner of a women’s apparel shop & later worked in real estate sales; wife of Paul and daughter of Jack Pollack, long-time Baltimore political “boss”. Took over from his father Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc., which was founded in 1957. Dorfman, Robert 1995 Moved studio from Baltimore City to Oella Mill in Ellicott City.

Benjamin: came to US from Kiev in 1904, was active in the building business in east Baltimore and in many Jewish charitable causes; founded the Benjamin Dorman Lodge of the Independent Order of B’rith Abraham; died in 1919. Goldie: leader of Jewish cultural and welfare causes in Baltimore for more than 35 years, mother of Israel Dorman (see below), lived from 1852 to 1942. Israel: son of Benjamin and Dorman Family 1904-1942 Goldie; came to US at age 11 (1904) and was noted as a violin prodigy; violinist with Baltimore Symphony and a real estate executive; served as president of the Peabody Conservatory Alumni Association. Carrie: wife of Israel; founding member of the City of Hope charity which raises funds for hospitals; studied at Peabody Conservatory where she met her husband

29 Doctor who treated and cured Leon Fleisher, pianist, of his focal dystonia condition Drachman, Daniel B. 1964 which caused his to lost the use of two fingers and not be able to play piano. Helped organize the Baltimore chapter of Na’amat U.S.A. in 1926 and was an officer Drazin, Fannie and president of the local council and owner-operator with her husband of 3 1910-1945 businesses in Baltimore area. A rabbi who served 3 Baltimore synagogues before concentrating on his career in Drazin, Israel law. Known for being the attorney who won case questioning constitutionality of 1910-1945 having chaplains serving in the US military Founder of Baltimore chapter of Pioneer Women and instrumental in the forming of 6 other local chapters; of her 5 daughters, 3 have also served as presidents of local Drazin, Jacob Mrs. 1973 chapters of the group, according to article in the December 13, 1973 edition of the Baltimore Sun newspaper Served as Rabbi of Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation in Baltimore for 31 years, retiring in Drazin, Nathan 1969. Became director of the Institute of Medicine and Judaism in Jerusalem, a group 1906-1976 interested in Jewish responses to problems of medicine. Became a rabbi at age 66 and served as spiritual leader of Columbia Jewish Driesen, George B. 1999 Congregation in Columbia, MD in 1999. First career was as a labor lawyer File contains copy of a ketubah between Theodore Nuchim Dubovsky and Esther Dubrovsky, Theodore and Esther Garber 1916 Garber Dubovsky signed on 10 January 1916 Dubrow, Jacob Rabbi at Kesher Israel in Washington, DC. 1944

Son of Theodore and Esther Dubrovsky (see immediately above). Wrote reappraisal Dubrow, Sylvan M. 1970 of Simon Wolf’s book “The American Jew, Patriot and Citizen” published in 1895

File contains copy of his honorable discharge, his enlisted record and report of Duguid, Ralph O. separation, and a list of points and places of interest visited from 1 April 1944 to V-E 1944-1945 Day 9 May 1945 by Mr. Duguid Dvorine, Israel Practiced optometry in the Baltimore area for more than 50 years. 1900-1989 One of the founders of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and its first president. In 1846 was elected first president of the United Hebrew Assistance Society of Baltimore. Dyer, Leon 1807-1883 Appointed acting mayor of the city in 1835 bread riots and served in the US military. Born in Louisville, Kentucky

Annapolis resident. Founded Annapolis Storage Co. Active at Congregation Knesseth Earle, David Z. 1960-2000 Israel Lectured at Towson State University in 1977. Speech for Israel Bonds-quotes from Eban, Abba 1970's speech, Sunday May 12, 1973

30 Goucher student, performed a one person performance of female writers as Emily Eddinger, Julie 1983 Dickinson Immigrant background, Labor organizer and lawyer. Accomplishments: City Council Edelman, Jacob 1896-1984 Service of 32 years, obituaries, tributes, awards. Egorin, Theodore and Naomi Murder-suicide of elderly Pikesville couple 2000 Eig, Sam Philanthropist, real estate developer in Montgomery County 1955-1990 His and congregants’ writings on Departure from Baltimore.. Biography of Rabbi Einhorn by Rabbi Rutman of Har Sinai Temple, 1979. Exhibits. Bibliographies Einhorn, Rabbi David 1850's Newspaper references – Modern as well as historical, such as Israelite. His correspondence and writings. Known for their philanthropy and their endowment in Humanities at Johns Hopkins Eisenberg, Gerson and Sandy 1910-1998 University. Writer and long active in communal and philanthropic endeavors. His 22 Barbizon paintings now occupy the Abram Eisenberg room at the Baltimore Museum of Art. In Eisenberg, Gerson G. 1909-1999 1970 he created “Tour Tapes” and on November 4, 1985, the 15th anniversary was proclaimed Tour Tapes of Baltimore. Authored a book Learning Vacations” Eisenberg, Jack Professional photographer 2002 Eisenberg, Sara Thirteen years at Maryland Food Committee. The last seven as executive director. 1996

Founder of Eisenberg’s Department Store on Lexington Street, which for years was a Eisenberg. Abram landmark establishment. He was born in Hungary. His father, prior to his store in 1860-1933 Baltimore had a small store in Lonaconing, a mining town in western Maryland.

Grew up on Pennsylvania Ave where her father had a candy store. Neighbors were Eisman, Rena Marks 1920 black and white. Chairman of Eisner Communications an advertising agency. Family fled Nazi Eisner, Henry 1921-2004 Germany early in WWII. Domestic Policy Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, 1970's and continuing a multi Eizenstat, Stuart 1970-1990's faceted foreign policy role for President Clinton. Singer (Mama Cass) created new musical sound. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen in Elliot, Cass 1941-1974 Baltimore. Died in London. Born 1927 Avionics Engineer-won Israeli Defense Prize. Key role in Israel invasion of Ellis, Al 1927 b. Lebanon 1982 Ellison, Boruch Talmud scholar; founder of South Baltimore Talmud Torah 1930 Ellison, Daniel City Councilman 1927- 2 terms. Only Republican in City Council 1927-1931

31 Internationally known Professor of Egyptology at Hopkins Hospital. Family common Ember, Aaron 1926 tragedy-fire killed much of the family May 31, 1926 Engle, Morris Became Bar Mitzvah at age 83 1984 Epstein, Daniel Mark Poet-Family-two Faiths 1980's Epstein, Ellen Robinson Oral historian, director of Center for Oral History-Chevy Chase, MD 1947-2012 Epstein, Jacob Baltimore Bargain House. Art collector. Programs and events honoring him. 1880-1930 Epstein, Jacob (Jack) Professor-Director of a program to train teachers funded by the Ford Foundation Unknown Epstein, Jean Sculptress, established fund for enabling elderly to travel. 1986 A founder of Epstein Department Store. Benefactor of Beth Tfiloh Congregation. Epstein, Samuel 1900-1978 Served on Baltimore Park Board and School Board Epstein, Sir Jacob Known as great sculptor and modeler. 1880-1959 Rabbi at Beth Israel Congregation in Randallstown for 30 years. President of Rabbinic Essrog, Rabbi Seymour 1934-2002 Assembly. First Rabbi of Carroll County, MD. Esterson, Morton Principal at Hebrew Institute of Baltimore. Director of Bais Yakov Camp Unknown Esterson, Sidney Principal at Isaac Davidson Hebrew School 1925-1946 Early settlers in Baltimore. Solomon was one of the founders of B&O. Etting Family Etting Family 1700's buried at North and Pennsylvania Ave. Etting Family Collection. Items in Maryland Historical Society 1700's Etting, Esther Esther Etting, David Hayes, Michael Hayes, Reuben Etting, Patriots of Revolution 1700's Etting, Reuben Marshal of Maryland, appointed by President 1801 Etting, Samuel Article on Tankard owned by him. 1700's Etting, Shinah Mother of Solomon and Reuben Etting 1700's Etting, Solomon Son of Elijah Etting. 1764-1847 Evans, Harry Black artist, paints some Jewish themes, East Baltimore Synagogues, etc. 1957-1997

F Obituaries Mary-1894-1964. Fagin-Associate Professor Emeritus of English and drama; Mary- Fagin, M. Bryllion and Mary 1892-1972 librarian at University of Baltimore Faiman, Solomon Davens in 38 Synagogues at 86 years old. Unknown Ordained as a Rabbi by Dr Alfred Gottschalk; President of Hebrew Union College; Farber, Sara Unknown Served as assistant Rabbi at Shaarei Zedek, in Tampa FL. Farber, Saul Glass worker. Sold for more than 300 galleries aroound the world Unknown Farfel, Dr. Harold Pediatrician 2007 Fedder, Bess Worked in the Cohen's Menswear store Unknown Named campaign director for the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Feigenbaum, David Unknown Baltimore

32 Professor Emeritus Baltimore Hebrew College. Author of "The Making of an American Fein, Dr. Isaac M. 1966 Jewish Community 1773-1922", a history of the Baltimore Jewish Community

Founding editor of Moment Magazine. Author of "Where are we? The inner life of Fein, Dr. Leonard 1945-2010 " Feinberg, Andrew P. Cancer research with Dr. Bert Vogelstein (Hopkins) Unknown Feinberg, Rosa Midwife in East Baltimore 1890-1918 Lawyer who held important roles in housing, urban renewal, labor relations, health Feinblatt, Eugene M. 1988 care and charities. Feingold, Bernard General who created Maryland 5th Regiment Guard Museum 1922-1999 Feinroth, Edithe P. Music fund endowed at Beth Tfiloh 1985 Fekete, Eby Holacaust survivor and volunteer at Jewish Vocational Services. 1988 Irvin,Hagerstown native. Founder of circus owned by Ringling Brothers. Family has Feld, Family 1950-2000 been associated with Ringling for 50 years. Died in Oakland, MD where he had been a prominent business man. Active in Feld, Irvin 1908-1988 community affairs. Established aid in Garrett County Community College Feldberg, Theodore Psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins Medical School 2008 Feldman, Arnold J. Civil Rights lawyer 2003 Feldman, Betty Sandler Former Baltimore Jew, who became a Bahai follower. Volunteered as a clown. Unknown Feldman, Gertrude Volunteer 2007 Owner of Progress Department Store, 900 W. Baltimore Street. Established college Feldman, Isidor 1968 fund for Afro-Americans. Feldman, Rabbi Aharon Became head of Ner Israel Rabbinical College 2001 Feldman, Rabbi Mendel Rabbi at Shearith Israel for 25 years Feldman, Samson Samson Merchandising and Advertising Service 1933 Feldman, Shirley Social worker 2010 Feldman, William Classical music announcer, overnight and evening at WBJC radio in Baltimore 1953-1997 Award winning amateur local historian. Author of over 20 books, Western Maryland Feldstein, Albert 1987 Counties, Cumberland, Hagerstown, etc. Fineman, Abraham Prominent tailor and oldest Oriole fan at the time of his death. 1874-1955 Finglass, Lenore Performed backword writing exhibitions at . 1980 Finglass, Samuel Owner of the Park Sign Company 2004 Finglass, William Owned construction company 2009 Fink, Daniel Active in Jewish Veterans Affairs 2009 Finkel, Ralph Baltimore born WWII marine who made aliyah. Unknown

33 Inventor of life saving medical devices. Created the Fischell Department of Fischell, Robert 2007 Bioengineering at University of Maryland. Fish, Ronald Real Estate lawyer 2007 Fishbein, Bernard Retired as executive director of Jewish Convalescent and Nursing Home 1996 Fishman, Benjamin Wholesaler, noted as stamp collector. 1910-1993 Fishman, Bernard Director of Jewish Museum of Maryland. 1985-1998 Fishman, Bessie Beth Tfiloh archivist. 2009 Fishman, Nelson Won Maryland Saber Championship. 1966 Piano prodigy. Lost feelings of the 4th and 5th fingers on his right hand. Won Fleisher, Leon 1978 Kennedy Center Honors Award. Flexner, Dr. Abraham Medical school reformer and educator. 1866-1959 Fluegel, Rabbi Maurice Author of wide range in sphere of theology and philosophy. 1911 Ford, Moses President of Trenton Democratic Club 1935 Foreman, Jeffrey Lewis Wine collector. 2009 Scholar. Library of 6000 volumes about Hebrew literature of several thousand years Forschlager, Rabbi Michoel E. 1958 set up in World Emet Academy in Jerusalem 1963 Fox, Dr. Samuel Ophtalmologist who was a collector of period spectacles. 1967 Headed the Associated, first president of the JCC, Chair of JCC and National Fox, Louis 1995 Conference of Christians and Jews. Philanthropist. Fradkin, Ronald Owned Al Fradkin furniture store in downtown Baltimore. 1983 Fram, Adolph Tire safety expert. 2006 Mohel in Hagerstown who gave time to Camp Airy. Became a Shocket for hotels in Framm, Rabbi Reuben 1920-1939 Pen Mar. MD Frand, Rabbi Yissochar Orthodox rabbi and lecturer 1997 Frank, Bertha Rayner Mother of Senator Isidor Rayner, helped to organize Jewish Working Girls' Home 1847 Judge of the Supreme Court of Baltimore City for 22 years. Address to the State Bar Frank, Eli 1874-1958 Association 33rd meeting. Frank, Eli Junior Son of Eli Frank. Baltimore School Board Chief. 1903-1983 Aaron, Betty, Samuel, Marcus A., Abraham, Meyer, Simon. Samuel died in 1910 at Frank, Family age 63. Samuel was a president of the Baltomore Hebrew Congregation. (File has 1850-1910 entire family information.) Frank, Henry Men's clothing manufacturer 1810-1881 Frank, Leo Lynched and file contains information about Baltimore reaction to his death. 1913 Came to Baltimore in 1840, President of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Memorial Frank, Leon 1818-1894 building given by family. Frankel, Bob Cadillac dealer in Pikesville, MD. Unknown

34 Frankel, Phyllis Voice teacher 2009 Frankle, Mrs. David (Ida) President of Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood 1955 Frankle, Rich Created the Digital Dreidel 1998 Freed, Sheldon Maryland Lacrosse Club, teacher, and dentist. 1984 Addressed equal opportunity, defied prejudice, won citation for Sidney Hollander Freedman, Robert 1892-1952 Foundation in 1952. Freehof, Rabbi Solomon Connection to Baltimore. Expert on interpretation of Jewish Law. 1893-1990 Freeman, Dr. John Pediatric Neurologist, Hopkins Physician of the Year. 1979 Frenkil, Agnes Uniform manufacturer 2000 Frenkil, Victor Philanthropist and builder, also active in civic affairs. 1909-1999 Frenkil, Margaret P. Wife of Victor Frenkil.Worked on Equal Rights for Women Unknown Founder of Fair Lanes Bowling, music patron to Peabody - made a $1 million Friedberg, Sidney M. 1908-1985 donation in 1981 Friedel, Samuel N. Served as Congressman in the 1960's for 18 years; wife Regina 1915-2004 Friedenwald, Dr. Aaron Physician, son of Jonas Friedenwald, community leader, founder of YMHA 1836-1902 Friedenwald, Dr. Edgar Pediatrician, served as chief of pediatrics at Mercy Hospital 1879-1966 Friedenwald, Dr. Julius Gastroenterologist and son of Aaron. 1941 Son of Aaron, ophtalmologist, ardent Zionist, "Vision" by Alexandra Levin was a Friedenwald, Harry 1864-1950 biography. Friedenwald, Herbert Historian 1870 Friedenwald, Jane Donated items to National Museum 1906 Friedenwald, Jonas Opthalmalogist who was active in Hebrew University and Hadassah Hospital. 1897-1955 Patriarch of the Friedenwald Family; Orthodox, one of the founders of Chizuk Amuno Friedenwald, Jonas 1803-1893 Congregation Brother of Betsy Wiesenfeld, senior partner of Wiesenfeld Firm, first president of Friedenwald, Joseph 1827-1910 Hebrew Hospital and Asylum. Friedenwald, Lt. Col. Aaron died in 1970 Friedenwald, Moses Copy of letter from Wiesenfeld to him in St Louis. Fried-Kahn Families 1840-1983 List of dates of birth and death Friedlander, Rabbi Louis B. A founder of Ner Israel College 1925-1978 Friedman, Robert President of Baltimore Hebrew University, writer on Middle East Frieman, Dr. Sylvan Obstetrician Owner of the Shubert music store in northwest Baltimore; was a roommate of Raoul Froehlich, Herbert 1935-1998 Wallenberg while living in Haifa in 1935-6 Well known pioneer producer and early financial backer of both television programs Fromkess, Leon 1928-1977 and motion pictures

35 Operated JF Theatres, one of the largest movie theater chains in Maryland; his son, Fruchtman, Jack 1920-2001 Jack Fruchtman Junior, was associated with him in the business Rabbi of Temple Isaiah, Columbia, MD and chairman of the Committee on Inter- Fuchs, Stephen religious Affairs of the Central Conference of Rabbis; wrote article in Baltimore Jewish 1983 Times about visit to his ancestral home of Leipzig, Germany Founder of the Voltcam Electric Manufacturing Company (maker of electric trains) Fuld, Manes E. 1862-1956 and the Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Battery Company of Baltimore Fuld, William Baltimore-born inventor of the ouija board 1870-1927 Furst, Norma F. Dr. President of Baltimore Hebrew University 1992-1995

Gann, Louis Clothier and poet 1887-1971 Gaponoff, George Artist 1950-1965 Geber, Family Judel, Bessie Documents relating to Hagerstown Family 1900-1950 Gershowitz, Sonja Donated $1.5 Million to University of Maryland School of Nursing 1989 Gevantman, Rabbi Chaim and Family Rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation Ginsberg, Louis Trumpeter, led orchestra in Baltimore 1940-1960 Ginsberg, Nancy Cantor at Har Sinai 1999-2005 Ginsberg, Sadie Child advocate, founder of Children's Guild 1901-1993 Gittlen, Barry Archaeologist at Baltimore Hebrew University Glass, Herman Served as Cantor at Chizuk Amuno Congregation 1952 Glass, Philip Baltimore composer, known for minimalism b. 1937 Glass, Shirley and son, Ira Psychologist-mother, Radio personality-Ira Glasser, Joel English professor at Community College of Baltimore Glazer, Lowell R. Community service, honored by many Jewish organizations Glick, Ruth Romance novel author Glickman, Marc Dreidel maker Gluckstern, Norma Warden at the Patuxent Institution 1982 Glushakow, A.D. Labor organizer, radio personality, author, historian 1890-1985 Glushakow, Jacob Artist 1914-2000 Glushakow, Nate and Moses Brother of Jacob, sons of A.D. Glushakow Goldberg, Benjamin S. Seed company entrepreneur 1983-1994 Goldberg, Bruce DDS Dentist-hypnotist Goldberg, Dorothy Sobeloff Zionist Award winner 1984 Goldberg, Hirsh Author and served as press aide to Governor Hughes 1980 Goldberg, Rabbi Israel Served as Rabbi at Randallstown Synagogue Center 1938-1984 Goldberg, Saul and Sylvia Activist for and founder of a SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) organization 1964

36 Goldberg, Zack Gilman School 8th grader, ice skater Goldberger, Aaron and Esther Noted in a Bet Din case involving family dispute 1992 Goldberger, Rabbi Menachem Rabbi of Kehillas Tiferes Yisroel-Bais David Goldenson, Jack Owner of Jack's Corned Beef store on Lombard Street 1970-1980 Goldman, Herman Born 1879, Founder of Black Hawk Remedy Co., Natural remedies Goldman, Howard U.S.Navy Captain, Bethel graduate Goldman, Jesse (Miss) Donated $450,000 to Sheppard Pratt 1978 Goldman, Melvyn Realtor 1921-2007 Goldman, Milton Head of Jewish Family Service for 27 years 1977 Rabbi Israel - Rabbi at Chizuk Amuno 1948-1976, President of Jewish Historical Goldman, Rabbi Israel and Mildred 1905-1979 Society of Maryland 1973. Goldon, Joseph Director of Health Information, Baltimore City Health Department 1980 Goldschmidt,Eric Baker who was born in Germany 1939 Goldseker, Morris Real Estate investor, Phylanthropist (Goldseker Fund) 1899-1979 Goldstein Lewis A. clothier 1996 Goldstein, Ed Musician Goldstein, Eric Annapolis president of Jewish Community Goldstein, Louis L Comptroller of Maryland for 30 years 1913-1998 Goldstein, Rabbi David Succeeded Rabbi Lieberman at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation 1970 Goldstein, Sam Baltimore Pharmacist. 1996 Goldstein, Sol and Jean Sol-Communal leader, Jean-Women's rights activist 2006 Goldstone, Herbert Physician 1989 Goldstrom, Moses Merchant 1894 Golonkin, Rabbi Noah Rabbi in Columbia, MD, Temple Beth Shalom. 1978-1986 Jewish terrorist who attacked the Temple Mount in 1981; graduated from Baltimore Goodman, Alan Harry 1944-1981 City College in 1962. Goodman, Isadore Honored by Beth Jacob, and was a member 1982 Goodman, Morris Donated $1.8 Million to Levindale Jewish Convalescent Home Goodman, Philip H. and Dickee Philip - First Jewish Mayor of Baltimore, Dickee - State Securities Administrator 1976 player from Baltimore's Orthodox Community, played pro basketball in Goodman, Tamir Israel Goodwin, Douglas and Hilda Philanthropists Gordon, David Crab House Owner in Baltimore 1985 Gordon, Melvin Writer and independent book store owner (Gordon's Book Store) 1990 Gordon, Morris Genealogist-Jewish Museum of Maryland volunteer Gordon, Paul Elected Mayor of Frederick, Maryland 1990

37 Gordon, Yale and Peggy Yale-1908-1984, Peggy-1909-1981, Philanthropists 1908-1984 Goren, Amos Aquaculturist, Aquapharm founder 1993 Gorenstein, Dr. Charles Hopkins scientist pursue the brain's opiates. 1979 Gorfine, Emanuel First Jewish Speaker of Maryland House of Delegates 1934-1938 1895-1984 Gorn, Goldie Principal of Beth Israel Hebrew School 1911-1983 Gorn, Samuel Real Estate developer, Samuel and Margaret A. Gorn Foundation Treasurer of Guaranty Co. of Baltimore, director of National Bank of Baltimore, vice- Gottlieb, Frederick 1852 president of Company Grand, Martin Owns American Coat Pad Company Gratz, Rebecca Lived in Philadelphia, member of the Gratz Family 1781-1869 Grauel, John Methodist Minister who helped to outfit the "Exodus" Grayman, Rabbi Gershon Rabbi at B'Nai Israel 2002 Greenbaum, Daniel Lawyer 1847-1933 Greenbaum, Leon Attorney and Republican Party leader 1872 Attorney specializing in estate law, overcame physical disabilities, practiced law from Greenberg, Mannes F 1926-2001 a wheel chair Longtime secretary of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, wrote book on history of the Greenberg, Rose 1909-1987 Temple. Greenblatt, Judi Administrator of North Arundel Hospital

Greene, Gloria Kaufer Food columnist for Baltimore Jewish Times. Published "Jewish Holiday Cookbook" 1985

Associated fundraising chairman, realtor, donor to Hopkins Hospital Children's House, Greenebaum, Stewart and Marlene and donated $10 million dollars to establish the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum 1991-1998 Cancer Center at University Hospital Medical Center Greenfeld, Judge Martin B. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge for 13 years 1934-1988 Greenfeld, William Active in Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1950-1959 Greenfelder, Lewis and Jeanette Ries Married in Baltimore at 430 S. Broadway in "All Electric" wedding Greenspan, Rev. Max Last Lombard Street shochet. 1964 Hyman Greenspun (Hyman S. Green); Jacob Greenspun (father). Verification of birth Greenspun Family dates Orthopedist. Donated Yiddish literature to Eisenhower Library. Colonel in Maryland Greenstein, Dr.George Defense Force Executive Director of Associated Jewish Charities 1928-1965. Served in HIAS, Greenstein, Harry UNRRA, National Refugee Service, YMHA advisor to war department on Jewish 1896-1971 Affairs after WWII. Biography "Justice-Not Charity" written by Dr. Louis L. Kaplan Greenwald, Harold City College history teacher, theater buff 1911-2005

38 Frederick, Maryland residents. Ben Rosenstock, Attorney. Edna Cahn Rosenstock, Greenwald/Rosenstock Families Janet Rosenstock Greenwald, Rosenstocks owned Department store in Frederick. Dedicated Rosenstock Hall at Hood College. Amy-poet 1894-1990, Leonard-Portrait photographer 1913-2004, son of Levi-1837- Greif Family 1894-2004 1904 founder of L. Greif and Bro.clothing manufacturing company. Greif, Irvin Volunteer at Chatsworth School in 1980's Grobani, Benjamin 1905-1987. Cantor of Oheb Shalom 1941-1970 1941-1970 Gross, Melvin Horse trainer in 1970's. 1975

Gross, Sol died 1950. Business agent - Amalgamated Clothing Workers, Baltimore Joint Board 1950

H Obituaries Haas Family File contains photo from c.1900 1900 Hack, Gloria Kolker Kolker family celebrates 100 years in America. 1988

Hackerman, Misc. Photocopies 1887 to 12th census 1900 and 13th 1910, Early in Hutzler Brothers 1887-1910

Prominent Baltimore family; developer and civic leader, with many philanthropic Hackerman, Willard and Lillian 1940's-2004 interests Born 1920, Married Gloria Greenberg-Opened the first Dart Drug store in 1954.Built Haft, Herbert 1920-1954 business empire Wife was Doris. Owner with father (died 1891) of and Sons wholesale boot and Halle, Simon 1898-1967 shoe dealers Member of the Washington Capitals National Hockey League team; Potomac, Halpern, Jeff 2001 Maryland native Halpern, Lea Artist- Exhibition at Baltimore Museum of Art 1976 Halpern, Rabbi Martin Silver Spring Rabbi at Soviet Embassy in Washington 1985 Halpern, Rabbi Micah D Former Maryland native lives in Jerusalem - Radio program - Professor 1999 Hamburger, Betty Civic activist, JEA Mariland Conference for Social Welfare 1905-1990 Hamburger, Dr.l Louis P. Sr. 1874-1960 First Hopkins student 1893 1874-1960 Hamburger, Isaac (son) 1956 President of Associated Jewish Charities 1956 Isaac 1825-1908, Betty 1831-1921 Owner and founder of Baltimore clothing firm of Hamburger, Isaac and Betty 1825-1921 same name Hamburger, Moses 1880 Census record in file 1880 1945 Covered WWII for New Yorker Magazine, Wrote of Mussolini hanging upside Hamburger, Philip 1945 down Hamburger, Rose 1890-1996 Became first woman in Baltimore licensed to sell real estate 1890-1996

39 Sam-1889-, Clara- 1891-1966 Sam rode a motorcycle trip in 1918 with Charles Hamburger, Samuel and Clara B. 1889-1966 Greenwood from Chicago to Baltimore. Hamlin, Isaac 1921 Directed campaigne for Israel Pioneer after WWI 1921 Hammer, Michael Son of Reverend Henoch Hammer who taught for 50 years 1996 Hammerman, I.H. Bud Banker involved with "Kichback" for Vice-President Agnew 1981 Hammerman, Marie Organizer and leader "professional volunteer" for Governors Lane and Tawes 1983 Hammerman, Robert I. H. Judge who served for 43 years. Author of Youth Club for 38 years. 1928-2004 Hammerman, Saul Pre-eminent Cantor for Beth El Congregation 1926-2008 Hamoy, Carol 1993 Artist-multi-media and collages Jewish subject. 1993 Jacob: Student, fellow, associate professor & advisor at for over 60 years. Shirley: long-time Planned Parenthood advocate and consumer affairs Handelsman Family 1950-2010 activist, 1918-2009. Steve: national correspondent for NBC Television Stations Division since 1984 Born 1917, owner of last antique auction house on North Howard Street when he Harris, Barney 1917-2002 retired from business Ship logs showing dates of entry to for various members of Harris Harris, Barry 1913-1914 family His Father started Simon Harris Sporting Goods company in 1887; he took over Harris, Sam 1904-1998 business and ran it until his death in 1998 Founded large retail business in Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908 and sold it in 1921, Harrison, A. M. 1908-1925 moving to Cumberland, MD where he opened a similar business in 1925 Husband and wife team working together in field of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Harrison, Helen & Howard University Hospital, he with M.D. and she with Ph.D. in biochemistry; they met and 1936-1983 married in 1936 and have worked together since 1938 Found guilty in court in June, 1752 for getting Susanna Talome pregnant; since she Hart, Henry was a servant to a man named Michael Macnemara, Hart had to "serve" Macnemara 1752 for 6 months to pay for the damages he caused Well known publicist, communal worker and lawyer in Baltimore City where he was Hartogensis, Benjamin Henry 1865-1939 born in 1865 Native of Holland, arrived in Baltimore in 1848 where he had several businesses and Hartogensis, Henry 1829-1918 was one of the founders of Chizuk Amuno congregation in 1873 Hauer, Moshe Rabbi Honored for 5 years of service as Rabbi at B'nai Jacob congregation None

File contains paper presented at meeting of the American Jewish Historical Society in Hays, Michael & Etting, Esther Decemebr, 1893 about David Hays and Esther Etting (his wife), and Michael Hays 1776-1786 and Reuben Etting, their brothers and their roles in the American Revolution

40 Hanna Hecht b.Bacharach 1790-1857,husband Meyer Hecht, cattle dealer, had 8 sons and 1 daughter. Jacob b.1817,Adelheid b.1823,Moses b.1826, Vogel (Raphael) b.1828, Asher, Simeon (Samuel) b.1823, Samuel (Samuel Jr.) b.1831, Ruben b/1833. Samuel-founder of the department store. Great-grandaughter Joan Hecht Lorber Hecht Family, Miscellaneous Hechts 1790-1990 survived the sinking of the passenger ship Athenia in 1939. Malcolm- 1896-1990 Executive Vice President of Hecht Co in 1947, On the board of different organizations:Leage of the Handicapped,Small Business Administration, John F.Kennedy Institute, International Society for Rehabilitation, and more.

Phylanthropic activities--"The Hecht Nurses Home"first nurses training school ,first Hecht, Alexander and Selma nursing home in old Sinai Hospital, members of Oheb Sholom Temple.Selma Hecht 1879-1967 1879-1967. Granddaughter of Moses Hecht. Orthopedic doctor. Founded The Hecht Group: Hecht, Dr Mary Ellen 1981 Second Surgical Opinion in New York City.

Hecht, Elizabeth Lived in Havre de Grace, MD., her will contains large number of charitable bequests.

Grandson of Hannah Hecht, son of Samuel Hecht Jr.; Merchant-secretary and Hecht, Emanuel Family treasurer of the Hecht Brothers Co., philanthropist, patron of cultural life, 1857-1925 music.Active members of the Eutow Place Congregation Attorney, president of Ohenb Sholom Congregation 1958-61, served on the board of governors at Suburban Club 1970-72, member of many professional organizations. Hecht, Isaac and Catherine (Kitty) 1914-2003 He and his wife set up philanthropic funds at numerous Jewish organizations and several schools and universities. Married Jacob H.Hecht at age 18. Organizer for public welfare;Vice-President of the Federated Jewish Charities, active member of the Council of Jewish Women, director Hecht, Lina Frank of Women's Educational and Industrial Union and active member in many other 1849-1920 organizations to aid children and women. First women to be appointed on the Bath Commission of the city of . Hecht, Moses S. Son of Samuel Hecht. Joined his father and brothers at The Hecht Co. 1874-1954 Rabbi of Congregation Beth Am in Cleveland Hights, Ohio. Grew up in Baltimore and Hecht, Rabbi Michael affiliated with Chizuk Amuno Congregation.. His book"The Fire Waits" based on 1970 prayers for the Sabbath and festivals. Art dealer.Was investigated for possible stealing of art objects.Served as an Hecht, Robert E. Jr. interpreter for war crimes (WWII) investigations.Great-grandson of Samuel Hecht, 2006 founder of furniture store.

41 Grandson of Moses Hecht. Served the store as President 1947-1955, Chairman of the Board of Directors 1955-59. Performed in theatres, decorated WWII aviator.Active Hecht, Samuel M. 1908-1979 in the Boy Scouts Council, Provident Hospital, Loyo;a College, Associated Jewish Charities and numerous other community groups. Worked for the Jewish Museum in Baltimore. Has MS degree in Folk Studies from Heege, Karen 2000 Western Kentucky University. Young Jewish violin virtuoso won the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Heifetz, Daniel 1979 Mosow. Teacher of Peabody Conservatory Heilprin, Isaac Washington, DC optician who fitted President Lincoln for glasses on May 4, 1864 1864 German family who came to US in 1850's and moved to Baltimore in 1890 from West Heinsfurter Family 1890-1907 Virginia; ran a boarding house onMcCulloh Street in early twentieth century

Helfgott, Rabbi Yakov Yitzak File contains copies of a Ketubah written by the Rabbi and several yahrzeit memoria 1945-1984

First woman to be appointed Circuit Court Administrative Judge in Baltimore City in Heller, Ellen M. 1986 1986 Heller, George Physician and Baltimore City Councilman None Hen(d)ricks, Eliza Levy Last will and Testament.Wife of Zalman (Solomon) Hendricks 1877 President of Baltimore Ice cream company.Kewpie Doll pictures collection. Paintings Hendler, Albert (Bud) 1911-1997 by Rose O'Neill (1874-1944) Daughter of Harvey and Lyn Meyerhoff, philanthropist family. Board member of Hendler, Lee Meyerhoff numerous Jewish organizations, philanthropist, her spritual transformation.Book: One 1998 Woman's Midlife Journey Toward Judaism. Founder of Hendler ice cream business in 1905. Board member of several Jewish Hendler, Manuel 1885-1962 and civic organizations. Active member of the Jewish Community. Honored by Baltimore Men's ORT Chapter Hendler, Nelson, M.D. 1989 . Max Amichai narrated and produced the documentary in 2000, "Rediscovering My Heppner Family 1933 Childhood-Memories of a Child Survivor". Mother died in 1977 Abraham L. ("Al") manager of Joe Gans, African American lightweight boxing Herford, Al 1930 champion. Author of short stories. "Sunday after Sunday", collection of stories dealing with Herman, Ben 1972 Jewish life in East Baltimore. Herman, Floyd, Rabbi Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation. 13th anniversary Bar Mitzvah Year. 1994 Attorney. Recipient of the 1996 Humanitarian Award from the American Association Herr, Stanley 1996 on Mental Retardation. Worked on the field of disability law for 26 years Hershberg, Israel Painter, Hasid Jew 1982

42 Hershfield, Harry One of America's well known Jewish comedians. Visited Baltimore in 1945 1975

Jewish scholar, civil rights advocate, lecturer. Presiddent of American Jewish Hertzberg, Arthur, Dr.Rabbi 1922-2006 Congress 1972-1978, Vice-president of WJC 1975-1991, author of numerous books.

Scholar, Founder of Beth Abraham Congregation in 1946, known for its polyglot Hertzberg, Zvi Elimelech, Rabbi 1898-1971 congregation. Herzberg, L. Letter written in rhymes to sister-in-law, advice not to leave Judaism 1881 Family owned and ran Hess Shoes; file contains memory of life in Eutaw Place in Hess, George Sr. & Jr. 1905-1979 early 1900's Hess, Isaac S. President of Hess Shoes and son of the founder 1870-1940 Hess, Susan Local arts lobbyist and Chairman of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Inc. 1992-1998 Hettleman, David Local youth known as "The Boy Orator" 1914 One of 3 brothers who operated the K. Hettleman & Sons, a junk business founded Hettleman, Emanuel 1903-1984 by his father Served as director of Baltimore City's social services and Maryland Department of Hettleman, Kalman R. (Buzzy) 1979 human resources Bob:local artist known for his murals Zoh: granddaughter of Joseph Meyerhoff and Hieronimus, Zoh and Robert (Bob) daughter of Harvey Meyerhoff; feminist, founder of Ruscombe Mansion Community 1999 Center and radio show personality Owner of formal wear business in East Baltimore and Highlandtown. Business started Hiken, Stanley 1927 by father in 1927

Hiller, Robert I. Ex-vice president of Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore for 15 years, 1964-1979 1964

President of Jeweish Family and Children Service (1980s). Presidentof Beth Israel Hillman, Hilda 1915 Congregation Hillman, Kay Merrill Baltimore born dealer and collector. Bequested art to BMA and Israel Museum 1897-1996 Hillman, Richard L. Inaugurated Mayor of Annapolis, Maryland 1981 Hillman, Sandy Aid to Mayor Donald Schaefer 1983 Founder of Standard Medical Imaging. Member of Board for 30 Himeles, Martin 1924-2010 years Himelfarb, Margaret Conn Active in Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 1997 Advertizing Executive who specialized in reviving slow selling products likje Bromo Himmel, Jeffrey 1994 Seltzer Alfred (1902-1982) and Linda: Founder of Inland Leidy Chemical Company; Alfred, Jr. Himmelrich, Alfred,Alfred,Jr., Steven (d.2005): Founder of Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center; Steven: son of 1902-2005 Alfred,Jr., noted furniture restorer

43 Himmelrich, Samuel 1900 Census report listed as retired and residing on David Hill Ave. 1851 Samuel and Barbara:Heads of Associated Jewish Charities in 70s and 80s. Samuel, Himmelrich, Samuel and Barbara, Jr.,Real Estate developer. Developed Meadow Mill on Clipper Mill Rd.William, Son of 1979 Samuel Jr., William Samuel Jr.baker-Stone Mill Bakery. Hirschberg, Moses H. Connected to firm of Hirshberg, Hollender and Co. 1879 Hirschenfang, Cantor Gail First female Cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 1981 President of American Trading and Production Corp., son-in-law of Jacob Blaustein, Hirschhorn, David headed Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation and the David and Barbara Hirschhorn 1918-2006 Foundation.

Came to Baltimore in 1939 from Vienna. Attended Baltimore Hebrew College and Hirschler, Gertrude 1929-1994 Johns Hopkins Universityy. Scholar, author translator of many books of Jewish topics.

Baltimore born. Attendded City College and Hopkins University. Served as special Hirschmann, Ira representative for President Roosevelt to Turkey with mission to rescue Jewish 1901-1989 refugees. Hirsh, Allan, Jr. and Allan III Ottenheimer Publishers, specializing in trade publishing, "Publisher's Publisher" 1991 Hirsh, Dr. Jose Coroner of Baltimore City, physician at Hebrew Hospital 1902 Founder of Jewish Historical Society; President of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Hirsh, E.B. (Mrs Allan T. Jr.) 1924-2007 (1975); part of Ottenheimer Publishers. Mother of Allan Hirsh Jr., daughter-in-law of E.B. Hirsh, parents founded Ottenheimer Hirsh, Elinor Publishers. Hirsh, Elizabeth Schloss In charge of International Visitors Center of Baltimore 1983 Hirshberg, Dr. Leonard Keene Caricature from "Club Man of MD" Hitchman, Dr. Irene L. Fled Germany in 1938, Psychiatrist at Springfield State Hospital 1908-1982 Mid to late 19th century Rabbi mentioned in Encyclopedia Judaica (vol. 8, pg 798); Hochheimer, Henry 1818-1912 rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation & Hebrew Friendship Congregation Son of respected Rabbi Henry Hochheimer and author of "Manual of English Hochheimer, Lewis 1924 Grammar" Hochschild, Max Founder of Hochschild Kohn Department store 1855-1957 Family of attorneys and industrialists in Baltimore & prominent in Democratic politics Hoffberger Family 1900-Present and philanthropy Formed with his family 2 charitable foundations for Jewish causes from his various Hoffberger, Charles 1913-1997 businesses Hoffberger, Jerold and Family In addition to the family business, owned the baseball team 1918-1999 Left over half of his estimated estate of $400,000 to the Hoffberger Foundation, a Hoffberger, Joseph C. (Tobias) 1899-1944 charitable corporation

44 Served as President of Associated Jewish Charities. Gift of $350,000 from his family Hoffberger, LeRoy & Family foundation used to establish Hoffberger Center for Progessional Ethics at the 1925 - Present University of Baltimore Hoffberger, Rebecca Founder and Director of the American Visionary Art Museum 1953 - Present Hoffberger, Saul C Inducted as Sargeant during World War I on April 8, 1918 1896-1963 Hoffman, Barbara Served as a Maryland State Senator 1983 Dentist and wife Adrienne Goldberg nationally ranked tennis player and folk art Hoffman, Edward & Adrienne 1985 collectors Hoffman, Elmer MD Chief of Surgery at Northwest Hospital for 11 years 1953-1964 Art exhibitor included in "Who Was Who In American Art, 400 Years of Artist in Hoffman, Harry Zee 1908-1990 America" Hoffman, Janet L Legislative lobbyist who helped Baltimore City fund its downtown renaissance 1919-2000 Meyer: prominent Baltimore merchant and oldest surviving member of Har Sinai Congregation died in 1928 at age of 90; Jacob: political economist born in Baltimore in 1871 who taught at several universities, including Johns Hopkins, and served on Hollander Family various Federal Government Commissions; Bertha: established the child adoption 1928-2002 service of Baltimore's Department of Public Welfare in 1948 & died in 1979 at age of 66; David: professor of pathology for many years at Hopkins School of Medicine died in 2002 at age of 90; Former journalist and author of "Every Day Lasts A Year - A Jewish Family's Hollander, Richard 1986 Correspondence from Poland" Social activist who helped found the Baltimore Urban League. Held top positions in Hollander, Sidney 1881-1972 more than 40 welfare, civil rights and religiousgroups Hollinger, Paula Represented Baltimore County 1979-1986, Knowledgeable on health issues 1940 Holly, David Author of the book "Exodus 1947" 1916-1999 Holtzman, Allan H Hopkins librarian specializing in locating out-of-print books 1991 Holtzman, Neil Professor of Pediatrics at Hopkins specializing in learning disabilities 1979-1992 Wedding announcement of forthcoming marriage to Malcolm Ben Rivkin, son of Rabbi Holtzman, Rose 1931 Reuben Rivkin Holtzman, Sigi Athlete who play on YMHA and Easterwood Park teams 1937-1990 Hond, Paul Author of "The Baker" set in Baltimore 1998 Horelick, Jules Sculptor & art collector who has had works exhibited at Oheb Shalom 1975 Baltimore attorney who served as trustee of the North Charles General Hospital and Horn, Emanuel H 1920-2010 member of Woodholme Country Club and Temple Oheb Shalom Hornstein, Abraham Louis Served poor in East Baltimore office on Aisquith Street 1915-1965 Hornstein, Bruce Mount Washington veterinarian and horticulturist specializing in irises 1997

45 German-Jewish immigrant arriving in US in 1812; thought to be first Jew in Ohio; Horwitz, Jonas (Jonathan) involved in publication of first Hebrew Bibile in the US; lived in Baltimore in 1820's; 1812-1849 founded a family distinguished in field of American medicine Jewish-American author and scholar and winner of Baltimore Hebrew University's Howe, Irving 1990 Maurice A. Stiller Prize While serving as Governor of Maryland, Maryland Jewish Council invited him on a trip Hughes, Harry 1985 to Israel Served as head of the Peale Museum and instrumental in saving of the Lloyd Street Hunter, Wilbur 1916-1981 Synagogue Baltimore communal leader who was honored by Brotherhood of Moses Montefiore- Hurwitz, George W Woodmoor Hebrew Congregation; one of the organizers of the Council of Orthodox 1983 Congregational Brotherhoods of Baltimore Hurwitz, Marc Active in many Jewish causes in Baltimore 1993 Philip: native Baltimorean, in liquor business, and was active in Jewish charitable groups such as Sinai Hospital, Bais Yaakov School, the Associated Jewish Charities Hurwitz, Philip & Shirley and Zionist Organization of America; Shirley: active in some 50 charitable 1895-1972 organizations and donated buildings to the Bais Yaakov School, the Israel Rabbinical College and the Talmudical College of Baltimore Served as rabbi of Congregation Ahavas Sholom and Mishkan Shlomo Congregation Hurwitz, Samuel Rabbi 1907-1937 in Baltimore Baltimore banker and Jewish community leader; received the 9th annual Judge Hurwitz, Zell 1983 Simon E. Sobeloff Appreciation Award of the Baltimore Zionist District File contains: Abram Hutzler photo c. 1896; Joel & Albert photo c. 1893; Charles Hutzler III photo c. 1950; Charles Hutzler, Jr. photo c 1940; Hutzler Family photo Hutzler Family 1920; Louis Hutzler photo c. 1954; Ella Hutzler Oppenheimer wedding photo 1925; 1890-1954 Ella Gutman Hutzler photo c. 1910; Hutzler females photo c. 1890; Hutzler Family tree Hutzler, Albert D Served as president and chairman of Hutzler's Department store 1954-1975 Served as chairman of board of Hutzler Brothers Department store and was sone of Hutzler, Albert D Sr. 1888-1965 one of the store's founders; very active in civic life in the City and State Secretary of Hutzler Brothers Company; Served as Director of Sinai Hospital and Hutzler, Edwin 1876-1936 was active in other charities Hutzler, Ella Daughter of David Hutzler 1855 Wife of Charles Hutzler; active artist in the field of sculpture and Baltimore Artists Hutzler, Elsa 1965 Equity League and Baltimore Museum of Art

46 One of 3 family members active in operating Hutzler department stores (Louis and Hutzler, Joel 1893-1977 Joel are the others)

Hyman, Carl S. Baltimore City Schools Grant Administrator and author of school community cookbook 1956-1994

Arranged for a daily in Downtown Baltimore for 24 years, as reported in Hyman, Frank 1908 Baltimore Sun newspaper article While still a senior at Centennial High School, Ellicott City, MD, developed 3D Hyman, Michael 1983 computer graphics software Radiologist who was active in Baltimore Jewish community, including serving as Hyman, Nathan B. 1973-1975 President of Board of Jewish Education Studied in Sweden and participated in visit when King of Sweden visited Columbia, Hyman, Roberta L. 1976 MD; Note: file in accession folder of her textile piecce Created pensions and won national attention for work done for the National Football Hyman, Sigmund 1921-2002 League

I Obituaries Illowy, Bernard Rabbi Gave "Fast Day Sermon" at Lloyd Street Synagogue; involved in U. S. Civil War 1814-1871 Isaacson, Julius Dean of University of Baltimore Law School for 50 years 1902-1989 Well known rabbi of Har Sinai; was to become National Director of the Union of Israel, Edward L. Rabbi 1896-1941 American Hebrew Congreagtions; died in Cincinnati Entered the U.S. Navy at a very early age and served with the U.S. Mediteranean Israel, Joseph 1804 fleet; died at age 15; the torpedo boat "Israel" was named for him in 1918 Garnered attention in Baltimore press as a celebrity dentist; worked in film producing Israel, Ron Dr. and editing, including work with Steven Spielberg interviewing and recording 1938 Holocaust survivors Served as a Senior Advisor to Treasury Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Iwry, J. Mark 1950 the U.S. Treasury Department

Well known men's clothier; Also had a long tennis career, including winning a national Jacobs, Eddie championship and induction into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame and the 1909-1982 United States Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame File contains a file card about this prominent British Jewish lecturer who delivered 2 Jacobs, Joseph 1896 lectures in Baltimore in 1896 Appointed to the United States Tax Court by President Reagan; in private practice in Jacobs, Julian I. 1984 Baltimore

47 Born in Baltimore, served as a Baltimore County Circuit Court judge and Maryland Jacobson, Leonard S. 1927-2005 State Delegate Played for the International League Orioles in the 1920's and lived in Baltimore until Jacobson, Merwin 1925-1977 his death Served as physician at Sinai Hospital and as the resident physician at the Ner Israel Jakobovits, Julian Dr. 1983 Rabbinical College; son of the of England File contains book of family pictures compiled on the occasion of the bar mitzvah of Jesselson Family 1963 Daniel Jesselson Joffe, Simon Owned and operated a general store in Bowie, MD 1898 File contains a caricature of Gerald Johnson referred to as his generation's "Sage of Johnson, Gerald W. 1975 Baltimore' by the artist Reuben Kramer Famous American entertainer, ran away from home and was arrested and placed in Jolson, Al St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys in Baltimore for a time; later played at several 1886-1950 different Baltimore theaters File contains a letter written by Rabbi Isaac Jacob Reiner to a Mizrachi Society in Baltimore, of which the apparent recipient was Rabbi Josefson and 2 dirges written by Josefson, Raphael A. Rabbi 1902-1903 Rabbi Josefson on the occasions of the deaths of Rabbi Jacob Joseph and Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Szold Joseph, Abram C. A Baltimore attorney who left a $85,000 bequest to the Enoch Pratt Free Library 1968 Known as the dean of Baltimore attornies at the time of his death, had practiced law in Baltimore for 62 years; served on Baltimore City Council in 1915 and in the state Joseph, Daniel C. 1973 legislature through the 1920's; left his estate to various charities and educational institutions in Baltimore

K Obituaries Awarded the Harry Greenstein Leadership Award as Chariman of the Young Leadership Council of the Associated Jewish Charities; served as Treasurer of the Kadden, Jerome 1983 Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, the national accrediting association for Rabbinical File contains picture of the Doctor examining first Baltimore draftees before World Kader, B. Dr. 1990 War II Served as the Society Librarian for over 30 years at the American Jewish Historical Kaganoff, Nathan M. 1927-1992 Society Known as a militant and controversial Rabbi, spoke at Baltimore synagogues several Kahane, Meir Rabbi 1985-1987 times; American-born member of the Israeli Knesset Kahn Family File contains a list of the death dates for members of the Kahn Family 1908-1983

48 Baltimore pianist and volunteer, successfully lobbied for a statute of Thomas Kennedy Kahn, Doris 1992 in Annapolis for his role in securing civil rights for Jews in Maryland Kahn, Ed Inventor of the removable button 1972 File contains reminiscences of Mr. Kahn's gift basket business in Baltimore, including Kahn, Henry 1925-1973 the names of some of their famous customers Author, historian, painter, collector and men's clothing company executive; wrote 2 Kahn, Philip Jr. books published by the Maryland Historical Society about Baltimore Jewish history; 1918-1998 his German Jewish arrived in Baltimore in1850 Served a national vice president of Hadassah (1972-73) and president of the Kairys, Elsie 1901-1980 Baltimore Haddassah chapter Kaiser, Alois Served as of the Ohen Shalom Congregation 1867 Died in Baltimore at the age of 117, said to be oldest man in the U.S.; served in the Kalinsky, Abraham 1911 German Army at the Battle of Waterloo Baltimore County Council Chairman , seeking Baltimore County Executive position in Kamenetz, Kevin 1996 2010` Kamenetz, Roger Baltimore poet published "The Missing Jew" 1979 Kann, Donald R. Architect designed the Baltimore City Holocaust Memorial 1978 Wahington D.C. department store executive, founder and owner with his brothers the Kann, Sigmund and Family 1894 D.S.Kann Co., lived in a mansion at Eutaw Pl. Born in Germany,"Father of child psychiatry", indentified infantile autism the disease Kanner, Dr. Leo 1894-1981 that was named after him-Kanner Syndrome The highest ranking woman executive at Procter and Gamble USA, Beth Tfiloh Kaplan, Beth 1996 congregant Born in Hungary; Graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Inst.;Researcher of Kaplan, Dr. Joseph Atmospheric Phenomena; the Antarctic Hughes Range has been named after him-Mt 1902-1991 Kaplan. Rabbi of Temple Sinai of Sharon, President of Board of Rabbis. Son Kaplan, Dr. Robert Lee 1984 of Dr Louis Kaplan. Overseer of the conservatorship of Old Court and Merritt savings and loans. Kaplan, Joseph H. H.Judge 1984 Appointed to the Circuit Court Kaplan, Lenny and Gail Owners of the Polo Grill restaurant 1990 Kaplan, Leonard In "Who is Who in America 1950-1952" 1900 Executive director of the Baltimore Hebrew College for 45 years; Chairman of the Kaplan, Louis L. Dr. 1902-2001 Board of Regents at the University of Maryland; established Beth Am Synagogue Kaplan, Morris Criminal lawyer 1910-1993

49 Born in Russia. Faculty member of St. John's College in Annapolis, Kaplan, Simon 1893-1979 Maryland.Published and translated books. Kaplan, Solomon Expert on admiralty law. 1918-1988 Traveling salesman based in Hagerstown "Walking department store". Later a store in Kaplon, Victor 1880-1975 Brunswick. Professor of History and Religious Studies at the University of Rochester. Lecturer Karp, Abraham J. 1976 "Jewish Perceptions of America, from melting pots to mosaic." Music Therapist at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center in Baltimore, MD., Social Work Kartman, Laurine L. 1982 Consultant, Writer Wholesale wine and liquor distributorship business. Fundraiser for many Baltimore Kasoff, Herb 2010 area charities through tennis tournament he runs Katkow, Louis Citizenship paper 1922 Past President of Beth Israel Congregation, General Chairman of the 1984 Campaign Katz, Alvin of the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund and active in many local Jewish 1983 charitable organizations; founder of a Baltimore accounting firm Active at the Associated Jewish Charities, and Child Study Association of Maryland Katz, Amalie Sonneborn 1902-1996 Inc., Board member of the Central Scholarship Bureau and other organizations. Hagerstown activist and restaurant owner. Active with the Boy Scouts and Big Katz, Arthur and Hilda 1917-2000 Brothers and Sisters organizations. Volunteered with the Jewish prisoners. President of the Jewish Historical Society of MD. Board member of numerous Jewish Katz, Barbara 1989 organizations. Active in Zionist activities and served as President of the Baltimore Zionist Council; Katz, Boris M. headed the Histadrut campaign in Baltimore; one of the founders of Beth El Congregation Katz, Jerome File contains story about his 45 year search to find his father 1982 Collector of books, art and studier of people. Co-founder of East Baltimore Boys Katz, Joseph 1888-1958 organization. Established the Joseph Katz Advertising Co. Katz, Joseph J. and daughter Rebecca Owners of Martin Gillet Co. Inc., a Highlandtown seasonings firm founded in 1811 1998 Founder of Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc.; scholarship named for him was won in 1983 Katz, Joseph N. 1983 by a Ner Israel Rabbinical College student, Mordecai Shuchatowitz Served as Dean of the Law School at the University of Baltimore; during his tenure school went from being lackluster, unaccredited and filled with mostly part-time Katz, Laurence M. 1978-1993 students to at least the mid-range of small community-oriented law schools in the country Known as an abstract-expressionist painter and sculptor who has exhibted widely in Katz, Lila 1969 Baltimore, Washington and New York; taught at Maryland Institute

50 Served as vice-president and treasurer of his family's clothing business, K. Katz and Sons (firm was founded by his father in 1858 in Port Deposit, MD and later moved to Katz, M. Shakman 1901-1989 Baltimore); after closing of business in 1975 he was very active in civic and charitable organizations in Baltimore Served as a captain in the Maryland State Police and as a personal aide to 6 Katz, Menasha E. 1902-1980 Maryland governors over a 30 year period Co-founder and vice president of the S. & N. Katz Baltimore jewelry company; Katz, Nathan 1956 founded a chairitable foundation that contributes to many local institutions World famous European-born cantor; served as cantor at Beth Sholom Synagogue in Katz, Sholom 1947-1979 Washington, DC Served as a member of the Gaithersburg, MD City Council and later as Mayor of the Katz, Sidney 1950-1998 City; co-owner of Wolfson's Department Store in Olde Town Gaithersburg, MD Katz, Sigmund Co-founder of the S. & N. Katz Baltimore jewelry company 1999 Katz, Tali First woman cantor to serve at the United States Naval Academy 1994

Died in World War I from wounds suffered as he saved lives of several comrades; son Katz, Zadoc M. 1890-1918 of Meir Katz, he worked in K. Katz clothing business before entering the service

Founded frame shop at 202 W. ; son Stanley Katzenstein took over Katzenstein, Ludwig business and moved it after 45 years on Pratt Street; building considered the oldest 1941-1985 building continuously used for retailing in Baltimore beginning in 1859 Couple came to Baltimore in 1844; he was tobacconist at southwest corner of Katzenstein, Moses & Mina Lilienfeld 1802-1848 Aisquith and Low Streets, according to 1864 Baltimore Directory Served as vice-president of the Comfy Manufacturing Company in Baltimore, a family business making slipcovers for national distribution; renowned community leader and Katzner, Benjamin 1903-1987 fundraiser for chairities in area; served as president, vice-president and treasurer of Chizuk Amuno Congregation After retiring as an aerospace engineer at NASA, worked for the Johns Hopkins Katzoff, Sam University Center for Talented Youth putting together experiments to stimulate youth 1993 to think creatively

Kaufman, A. Robert Baltimore civil rights activist and socialist who ran for many different political offices 1931-2009

Known as the "dean of family law" and served as chairman of the American Bar Kaufman, Bruce A. Association's family law section; Baltimore native who graduated from the University 1947-1997 of Maryland School of Law; served on the Board of the House of Ruth Senior U. S. District Judge; known for having brokered deal that brought Orioles to Kaufman, Frank A. 1916-1997 Baltimore in 1954

51 Baltimore born woman, became an ordained Reform rabbi even though she considers Kaufman, Jan 1979 herself a Conservative Jew because she could not become a rabbi any other way

Oscar-nominated Hollywood screenwriter and novelist; creator of Mr. Magoo cartoon Kaufman, Millard 1917-2009 character File contains copy of census record for the family of Moses Kaufman, including son Kaufman, Sidney 1910 Sidney, who served in World War I Professor of art and was well known artist, musician and merchant who painted Kayton, Henry portraits of President John Tyler and other prominent men; came to Baltimore from 1809-1902 Germany in 1838 Taught American history at Catonsville High School and author of the Directory of Kelbaugh, Ross J. 1989 Maryland Photographers, 1839-1900 Member of the Associated Jewish Charities P. R. Department; wrote about Baltimore Kellman, Naomi Jewish history, including The Beginnings of Jewish Charities in Baltimore, published 1911-2004 in 1970 Columnist for the Baltimore News American newspaper, wrote Bygone Baltimore, a Kelly, Jacques 1989 history of the City and also columns about Baltimore Jewish history Poet and statesman, known in Jewish history as the author and sponsor of the "Jew Kennedy, Thomas 1776-1832 Bill," the law that gave Jews full civil rights in Maryland Developed the world's first all weather satelite navigation system.Head of space Kershner, Dr. Richard B. 1950, 1979 department at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kessler, Adam Fundraiser at Associated Jewish Community Federation in Baltimore 1997 Founded the state's first integrated art school in Baltimore (1944). Assistant Director Kessler, Barry 1990's and Curator The Jewish Historical Society of Maryland, Inc.(1994) Designed stamps for the US Postal Service, Breat Cancer and Alzheimer stamps , Kessler, Ethel Award winning designer and art director-Kessler Design Group, Ltd.Affiliated with 2000 numerous art related organizations

Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Kessler, Jerome D. 1943 with 1 bronze Service Star, Purple Heart, and more awards. Killed in France, 1944

Sculptor, born in Baltimore, awarded the silver medal for "The Page" at the Royal Keyser, Ephraim Academy in Berlin. Studio in Rome 1880-86, in New York 1887-93. Instructor of 1850-1937 modeling at the Maryland Institute of Art School. Dean of Baltimore sculptors. Khaver, Moshe Son of a Baltimore Rabbi, jailed. 2005

52 Honored by the Abraham Schreter Lodge as "Man of the Year". Served as Executive Kiewe, Bernard 1984 Director of JNF of Maryland for 16 years, leadership in numerous other organizations.

Kinek, Hersz, Rev. Mohel in Baltimore 1940 King, Cantor Thom Cantor of Beth El Congregation. 1956- Kirschner, Dean Psychotherapist and councellor. Started mental health clinic"Life Mastery Center". 1996 Klaff, Jerome and Harry Scrap metal business, H. Klaff and Co., specializied in stainless steel, 1951 Recruited musicians for the 1st Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in early 1900s. Klasmer, Benjamin Baltimore's leading musical director of pit orchestras. Conductor of the Jewish 1891 Educational Alliance Symphony Orchestra (1919) Rabbi of Ohev Sholom (Orthodox) Congregation in Shepherd Park branch for 48 Klaven, Rabbi Hillel and Myrna 1924 years.Born in Lithuania. Klavens, Elmer Pharmacist, owner of Chestnut Pharmacy in Hampden. 1912 Kleeman, Louis (son, Sigi) Kleeman Torah from Wurzburg, Germany given to the Jewish Museum of Maryland. 1988 Family and anniversary bash. 300 attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Klein Howard (Chuck) &Marian Helzner 1996 Howard and Marian. Klein, Andrew Phillip Family business, Maurice Klein and Sons since 1967. Real Estate salesman 1972 Yale-opened a hardware store in 1927. After Yale's death (1949) his children Harry Klein, Anne, Yale(Joseph), Harry 1927, 2002 and Ann took over. Harry died in 1993. Assistant professor of Pediatrics and Family Medicine at University of MD School of Klein, Dr. Howard Medicine. Honored by P'tach, an organization that provides special education for 1984 children with learning disabilities. Accountent, IRS supervisor for 32 years.Member of the"Mikva Boys"-group of men Klein, Herman 1920-1985 workig out at the JCC. Klein, Maurice General merchandising firm in Harford County. Member of Temple Adas Shalom. 1893-1977 Athlete, honored by the Allied Club of the Baltimore Basketball Leage. Founder Klein, Nathan (Nadie) 1978 member of Beth Jacob Synagoguyue. Real Estate developer, appraiser and accountant.Founder and CEO of Klein Klein, Phillip Enterprises. Active in the Associated and the American Technion Sociaty. Generous 1919-2010 philanthropist in numerous organizations Klein, Rabbi Menashe Prominent Chasidic Rabbi to visit Baltimore. Known as "Ungvarer Rav". 1996

53 Shirley-Owner of the Klein Family Super Market chain in Harford County; member of the Upper Chesapeake Health Board of Directors; first chair of the UCH Foundation Board of Directors; community leader; associated with numerous organizations. Klein, Ralph and Shirley and Family Who's Who in American Women Ralph-Forest hill Railroad Station reopened as Art- 1975-2002 Craft Shop; Democratic Candidate in Harford County Council; Real Estate developers; Sons Andrew, Howard, Michael. Michael-BCSB Bankcorp, Inc. appointed him to the Board of Directors. Kleiner, Gilbert Executive Director of Beth El Synagogue to attend World Zionist Congress in Israel 2010 Klensin, Rabbi Robert Chief Rabbi of Temple Beth Sholom in Arnold, MD. 1984 The couple left a million dollar legacy to Peabody Conservatory. Fortuna was an 1900-1990, 1898- Klotz, Ben and Fortuna Iseman amateur championship golfer. Ben was a consulting urologist at Sinai Hospital. 1983 Volunteer "Book Doctor" at the Randallstown Library. Retired Chemist from the Koblin, Abe 1992 Edgewood Arsenal. Steered young people away from cults. Started Project Yedid-councelling and Koch, Molly 1960s-70s prevention techniques for youn people Chief of Dentistry at Sinai and Baltimore County General Hospital, President of Kogan, Dr.Stanley 1979 Baltimore City Dental Society

Peter Kohn (1932-2009) part of Hochschild Kohn family, son of Bernard Kohn, college athletic team field manager inducted in the Lacross. Hall of Fame . Bernard L.B.Kohn(1897-1966)Active at Boy Scouts of America, YMHA, Jewish Community Center Assistant secretary at Hochschild Kohn store. Son of Benno, one of the founder of the store. Martin Kohn (b.1898) son od Benno, wrote family tree and Kohn Family 1897-2009 history. Hilda G. Kohn (1908-1970)Active in local theater groups, assistant secretary at Hochschild Kohn, graduated ffrom nursing school. Mother of Benno and Peter.John Irving Kohn(1886-1945) president of Hochschild Kohn , prominent in numerous civic and philanthropic affairs. Leader in many civic organizations. Member of Har Sinai Congregation, the Suburban and Phoenix clubs.

Prominent merchant. Joined Hochschild dept. store-Hochschild Kohn. Philanthropist Kohn, Benno to numerous social causes. Original founder of the Retail Merchants' Association. 1868-1929 Member of numerous organizations and clubs.

54 President of Hochschild Kohn , prominent in numerous civic and philanthropic affairs. Leader in many civic organizations. Member of Har Sinai Congregation, the Suburban Kohn, Irving H. and Phoenix clubs. President of Baltimore Association of Comerce, member of the 1886-1945 War Finance Commissione, on the board of the Retail Merchants Association and leader of many more community and civic organizations. Husband of Rosalie Kohn.

Mrs. Louis B. Kohn, mother of Irving H. Kohn, oldest surviving member of the family Kohn, Leah Klingenstein 1864-1956 associated with Hochschild Kohn Co.

Pioneer of the modern department store concept, founded Hochschild-Kohn Kohn, Louis B. Department Store in 1897 with his brother Benno and Max Hochschild; had reputation 1857-1930 as one of the most generous men in community and as being quite modest

Baltimore businessman involved in family department store, also was very active in Kohn, Louis B. II local philanthropic and civic endeavors, including the Associated Jewish Charities and 1917-1989 serving as a trustee of the Walters Art Gallery

President of Hochschild, Kohn department store.President of the National Retail Merchants Association.Leader in civic, cultural and philanthropic life in Baltimore. In 1941 organized the Baltimore's Jewish Welfare Fund to aid European Jewry, he was president 1943-45. Served on the Board of Directors of the Associated Jewish 1898-1992, 1901- Kohn, Martin B. and Rosa Charities. Rosa-publicity committee chairman of the Associated Jewish Charities for 1966 numerous years. Special project director involving customer relations at the department store. Wrote skits, poems, stories for organizations and publicity materials. "Skyline for Tomorrow" poem contains about the different agenciesof the Associated.

President and Treasurer Kohn & Pollock printing company, secretary-treasurer of the Carriage and Toy Company, and secretary and treasurer of the Jewish Comment Kohn, Martin J. 1866-1925 Publishing Company; also active in Baltimore civic affairs and fraternal orders, including the Phoenix Club and the Suburban Club Mentioned in an article about working mothers and day care for children in Baltimore Kohn, Nancy 1977 Evening Sun Served as fundraiser for the Associated Jewish Charities for 18 years, including as Kohn, Sue H. vice president for campaign; taught at Park School before working for Associated, and 1964-1997 returned to be head of development at the school in 1997 Russian immigrant,senior at Beth Tfiloh Community School scored a perfect 1600 on Kokotov, Daniel 1995 SAT test

55 President of Maryland Lumber Co., founder of and first chairman of the Baltimore Committee for Soviet Jewry, chairman of the Baltimore Committee for sale of Israel Bonds, member of the governing committeee of the Baltimore Board of Jewish Kolker, Fabian 1915-2000 Education. Dedicated the Fabian Kolker and M. Budd Kolker Academic Center at the Baltimore Hebrew College. Dedicated 25 years to fight for the release of Soviet Jewry from the USSR.

First Vice President of the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund, President Kolker, Jonathan of Levindale, General Chairman of the Associated's 1985 fundraising Campaign.Many 1984, 1996 more activities in the Jewish Community. 1996-became the president of the JOINT.

Mayor of Jerusalem, while visiting Baltimore was honored by Mayor Schmoke and Lt. Kollek, Teddy 1995 Gov. Kathleen Towsend Kolodner, Deborah S. Baltimorean sentenced to prison for insurance fraud scheme. 1998 Cantor at Beth Israel Congregation in Owings Mills, MD. Combined glamour and Komrad, Cantor Kimberly 1995 religion on "Lioness" CD. Longtime teacher of Baltimore Public Schools. Donated her priceless art collection to Kornblatt, Rose L. 1907-1992 the Israel Museum of Jerusalem.Traveled to Israel in 1950. Chairman of David W. Kornblatt Associates, Inc., and president of Arthur Rubiloff and Kornblatt,David W. Co., of Washington, was invited to be member of The American Society of Real 1979 Estate Councelors Executive director of Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital appointed as Kostelick, Abraham senior planning consultant in gerontology at the Associated Jewish Charities and 1979 Welfare Fund. Cantor at Beth Tfiloh Congregation, served with the Jewish Legion during World War Kotlowitz, Cantor Max I, Fouded Beth Tfiloh Choral Society. Composer of liturgical music.Served on 1895-1973 numerous board of Jewish organizations. Son of Max Kotlowitz, Cantor. Novelist, editor and executive of WNET. Billie - Kotlowitz, Robert and Billie L. administrator at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Executive director of thematic Billie 1927-1994 studies. Kovel, Sarah Beth First Jewish Woman at the U.S.Naval Academy. 1978 Furniture merchant, political money-raiser, close friend of Marvin Mandel (governor of Kovens, Irv MD), was fund-raising for Jewish organizations.Convicted of mail fraud and 1918-1989 racketeering. Kozin, Yuri Pianist, After leaving Russia, he lived in Annapolis. 1945-1997 Kraft, Louis Marriage license to Lillian Lipsitz 1912

56 Biographic information, family tree of the Kramer and Labovitz Families. Labovitz Kramer and Labovitz Families 1884- Department Stores. New flagpole dedication in memory of Pfc.Howard Morris Kramer killed in Vietnam, The Kramer-Lieberman-Feinstein Memorial Post No.286 JWV, at the Jewish Kramer, Howard Morris 1984 Convalescent and Nursing Home in Scotts Level Rd. Rabbi Seymour Essrog, Chaplain USAF officiated. Kramer, Israel Manifest, Naturalization petition, 1920 Census, Russian documents. 1872 Kramer, Judy Writer for the Gazette Newspapers about family memories. 1998 Started the Byrd Model Airplane Company then Life Like Products company. Lou Kramer, Lou and Sol showman and producer with Waissman produced shows in Baltimore . Board 1984 member of Center Stage 1980-81. Well-known Baltimore sculptor and artist. Numerous works exhibited in Baltimore. One of these is the Thurgood Marshall's statue at Baltimore Courthouse. Received Kramer, Reuben 1910-1999 numerous awards and honors. The Maryland Institute, College of Art paid tribute to him in 1999. Donated his archives to the Pratt Library. Principal at Talmudical Academy in 1955-1967.Author of several children's Kranzler, Gershon 1916-2000 books.Taught at Towson and Hopkins Universities. In the furniture business. Not Jewish, but great supporter of Zionist movements. Krastell, Oliver B.J. 1894-1961 Worked with the Histadrut Council of Baltimore and the United Jewish Appeal. Kraus, Ludwig Invitation letter to Baltimore for Amalie Backman of New York. 1858 Played flute in the Band of Vincent Del Manto,at the Electric Park in Kravetz, Louis 1907 Baltimore(entertainment park) Baltimore's first campus Rabbi. Position created by the Jewish Community Center's Kravitz, Rabbi Jeffrey Board of Directors and the B'nai Br'rith Hillel Foundation. Ordained at the 1983 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. Media educator in the Maryland public school system, writer and photographer. Kravitz, Sallie 1985 Experienced religious discrimination among her co-workers. File contains naturalization certificate for Isaac Kremer dated October 7, 1896 in Kremer, Isaac 1896 Baltimore City Court Austrian born Baltimore businessman and philanthropist; one of the first members of Eden Street Schule, later a founding member of Mishkan Israel Congregation, and Kres, Adolph 1860-1927 also a member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation & its board; active in Jewish charitable and fraternal organizations Sculptor and painter came to Baltimore at age of 18 to study at the Rinehart School of Krick, Perna Sculpture; met Reuben Kramer there and married him in 1944; helped develop 1909-1991 Baltimore Art Center

57 File contains pages from 1911 Baltimore City Directory listing Krieger family and a Krieger Family 1900-1911 page from the 1900 census listing the Krieger family

Businessman and philanthropist; on board of Finance Company of America, president of Krieger Foundation and the Calwood Realty Corporation and a member of the Krieger, Abraham boards of the corporations controlling the Baltimore Orioles, which he had been active 1894-1975 in bringing to town; active in Jewish charitable groups, including president of Sinai Hospital and the Associated Jewish Charities 1956-1959

File contains declaration of citizenship from May 1889, copies of records from 1900 Krieger, Herman census listing Krieger family, including son Abraham, and a deed in fee simple from 1889-1920 City of Baltimore for the taking of his home for the widening of Light Street in 1907

Baltimore businessman and philanthropist, donated over $125 million to various Baltimore institutions and causes over his life; donations included the investments Krieger, Zanvyl needed to bring the Colts and Orioles to Baltimore, $50 million to Johns Hopkins 1906-1999 University, and $12.5 million to the Kennedy Krieger Institute for handicapped children and the Krieger Mind-Brain Institute Involved with the Blackwater security firm as an advisor and became involved in a national controversy because his brother, Howard "Cookie" Krongard, was Inspector Krongard, Alvin B. (Buzzy) 2007 General of the State Department and was directed to investigate activities of that company Krulevitz, Steve Baltimore born professional tennis player who was on tour for 10 years 1974-1984 Served as executive vice president of Sinai Hospital for more than 10 years; served Kurlander, Dr. Arnold B. 1960-1973 as assistant surgeon general of the United States before coming to Sinai

L Obituaries Born in Lithuania, came to Baltimore in 1900 and opened a clothing store that he built Labovitz, Jacob into a small chain of department stores; generous contributor to a number of local 1885-1971 chariites

Daughter of Jacob Labovitz; file contains her marriage certificate (1929) and contract Labovitz, Lee 1929 for wedding reception at Alcazar ballroom, her father's naturalization papers (1911)

Assistant dean for admissions at the University of Maryland at Baltimore; taught Lambert, Rivkah 1997 course at Baltimore Hebrew University on "Images of Jewish Women" Land, Marvin J. First Jewish Magistrate (judge) in Baltimore County Woodlawn District 1975

58 President of Chesapeake Manufacturing Company (upholstered furniture) and very Land, Simon 1873-1934 active in Zionist organizations in Baltimore and the US Co-recipient of the 10th annual Judge Simon E. Sobeloff Appreciation Award for work Landay, Clara 1984 done for the cause of Very active in national Democratic Party politics and fund raising; subject of Landow, Nate investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr related to accusations made by 1998 Kathleen Willey about President Clinton Landsberg, Rabbi Morris E. Last rabbi to live in East Baltimore; moved to Israel 1991 Civic volunteer and active in Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore; grandfather Langenthal, Judith 1996-1999 was a custom tailor and her father founded London Fog Corporation Two brothers from Baltimore family founded in 1860 and ran a department store in Lansburgh Family Washington, DC Lansburgh, Richard Chairman of the Associated, retired clothier 1994 Philanthropist , civic leader, national executive of Joint, life member of the board of S-1878-1958, M- Lansburgh, Sidney and Marian the Associated, leader of numerous organization. Chairman of Raleigh Haberdasher 1891-1977 Inc., Art collector. Marian Landsburgh- philanthropist, cultural leader. Son of Sidney Landsburgh Sr,(3rd president of the Associated) grandson of Jacob Lansburgh, Sidney, Jr. Epstein , 19th president of the Associated, president of Sinai spital, leader of 1916-1983 numerous organizations. President of Raleigh Stores Corp. Social worker. Advocate of the needs of young children, president of te Maryland Lansburgh, Therese 1920-2001 Committee for Children, pioneer in the field of daycare. Wife of Richard Lansburgh. Joseph-(1897-1981), owner of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., active in Jewish Armed Services Committee and other organizations, member of Shaarei Tfiloh, Har Sinai and Beth El Congregations. Abraham-(1902-1986) brother of Joseph, in business Lapides Family 1897-2006 with his brother. Doris-(1910-1999) mother of senator Julian Lapides, store owner, her family was among the founders of Moses Montefiore Congregation. Michael Ross- (1942-2006)Active in numerous charitable organizations. Lapides, Jerry Klezmer musician, 1999 Lawyer, Maryland legislator,Maryland Senator, Served in the House of Delegates, , Lapides, Julian L. State Senator (D) 1931- Chairman of the American Antiquarian Society. Son of Abraham Lapides. Chairman and president of Allegheny Beverage Corp., Lapides, Morty 1982 active in several Jewish causes. Chairman of Hopkins Federal Savings Bank, real estate developer, Sinai Hospital Lapidus, Alvin and Lois 1999 Cancer Institute program named after them

59 Served in the Marine Corps for 37 years including two tours of duty in the Phillipines. Lauchheimer, General Charles H. 1859-1920 Author of "Forms of Procedure for Courts and Boards" a standard reference book.

Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) Novelist, promoted by Adele Szold 1974

Rabbi of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for 34 years. US Army chaplain in World War I., founded the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1832. Author of Lazaron, Rabbi Morris S. numerous books. "Judaism's Message to the World" published for an address before 1888-1979 the 35th biennial convention of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. "A Man Against the Wind" a biographical study of Rabbi Morris S. Lazaron.

Director of Baltimpore Department of Social Services ,social activist for the"dignity of the poor".Participated in anti-Vietnam war demonstration. Founder of "Woman in Self Lazarus, Esther 1900-1980 Help "(WISH) a telephone counceling service, member of the board for several organization for aiding the poor and women and the aging population. Lazernik, Abe Naturalization certificate 1923 Lean, Sylvia and Gilbert 50th wedding anniversary invitation 1987 Leand, Andrea Member of the US Olympic tnnis team. 1984 Executive director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.Previously associated with Wolf Leavitt, Joseph 1984 Trapp, New Jersey Symphony, and National Symphony in Washington D.C. Lebowitz, Esther 11 year old girl murdered by aquarium shop worker. 1958-1969 Lebowitz, Harvey M. Federal bankruptcy judge, 1979 Gov. William Donald Schaefer's personal scheduler, organizer, volunteer in numerous LeBow-Sachs, Lainy 1994 Jewish organizations. Lederkremer, Nechama (Nina) Teacher at Chizuk Amuo Religioous School 1955 Retired Army scientist, his will revealed 17 pages of stock holdings, that no-one knew Leeder, Jacob 1914-1997 about. Lived like a poor person. Correspondence with Ben Franklin. Prolific Jewish writer. He was a leader in establishing the first Jewish Sunday School in 1838, first Jewish Day School in 1851, Leeser, Isaac 1806 first Jewish Theological Seminary in 1867. Leeser founded and edited "The Occident" the first Jewish magazine. Philanthropist, Chairman of the board of Park Circle Motor Co.,that was founded by 1912-1995, 1918- Legum, Leslie and Naomi H. his father, director of the Associated, member of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 1994 Naomi, collector and donor of art. They owned race horses. Lehman, Arnold L. Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art. 1982 Torah donated to Suburban Orthodox Congregation by Elizabeth Lehmann in Lehmann Family 2002 memory of her husband Henry. Richard Lehmann 1st V.P. of JMM

60 Leiber, Jerry "Jews in Rock 'n' Roll". Song writer, lyricist, Baltimore native. 1933 Leibowitz, Herschel Rabbi Rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Congregation 1920-1993 Attorney, writer of numerous articles about American naval, diplomatic and legal Leiner, Fred 2006 history. Published books, member of Beth El Congregation. Artist, sculptor of indoor outdoor sculptures using discarded metals, wood, furniture, Leizman, William 1979 stone, etc. Choreographer, dancer educator, Jewish community organizer. Received the Lerman, Liz 1976 MacArthur Foundation genius grant. Founded the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange . Painter. Catalog about the mural comissioned by Percent for Art/New York for Lerman, Ora 1995 P.S.176

Lerner, Eugene M. Appointed to judgeship to Anne Arundel circuit court.Known as "no-nonsense" judge. 1970s

Founding partner of Chesapeake Partners L.P., a Baltimore based hedge fund. Mark Lerner, Traci Shanbrun (Mark) 2002 is member of JMM Board of Trustees. Associate Professor of Modern Hebrew Literature, director of Joseph Meyerhoff Lesley, Arthur M. 1988 Library at Baltimore Hebrew University. Curriculum Vitae. Lessans, Greg Producer in the film industry "My best friend's girl" 2008 Lesser, Jack I. Judge Sworn in as Judge of Distric Court in Baltimore. 1994 Lesser, Joshua Rabbi of Beit Tikvah, Reconstructionist Congregation. 1997 Lesser, Loryn Cookbook author "Sealed with a Knish" 1993 Cantor of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation; file contains letter about Rabbi Abraham Leucht, Joseph 1859 Rice (1904) Chairman of the furniture store Levenson and Klein, civic and communal leader, Levenson, Reuben H. received the Justice L.D.Brandeis Award of the BZD in 1969, active in Jewish 1889-1982 communal life, founder of Beth El Congregation Dentist, worked on Associated Campaign, 1973, fund raising for JMM, active in "The Lever, Barry S. 1999 Twain Shall Meet: a program of Jewish interaction" at Shomrei Emunah State Chairman of the Republican Party. Active in MD politics. Chaiman of MD Racing Levey, Dr. Allan 1935-1997 Commission BMA Sculpture Garden named after them, philanthropists, Hecht-Levi Foundation, 1915-1995 1916- Levi Robert and Ryda Hecht Levi President of Hecht Co., a fouder of BSO. 2008 Levi, Alvin J. Jeweler, Downtown Merchants Association President 1983 Levi, Louis Baltimore born architect, designed Sun Life Building 101 E. Redwood St 1916

61 Law Clerk to Judge Simon E. Sobeloff, White House Fellow and Special Assistant to Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg, Appointed bt President Carter to be General Levin Betsy 1935 Councel to US Department of Education. Associate Professor of Law at Duke University Law School. Photographer, published "Testament" tells of Israel's 50th anniversary, photographed Levin, Aaron 1998 Baltimore buildings, popular photographer in the 1970s Descendant of Richard Henry Lee. Author of "Vision" biography of Harry Friedenwald Levin, Alexandra Lee 1964, daughter-in-law of Louis Levin. Wrote "Dare to be different" life of Louis Levin. 1912-1987 author of "Szolds of Lombard Street" 1960. Held patent for buttonhole machine-1913. Resided at 2032 Linden Ave.Preacticing Levin, Asher 1946 his trade in 1946 as a tailor Levin, Barry Worked at a pharmacy in Walbrook Junction, Article by Michael Olesker 1908-1990 Member of Chizuk Amuno, author of "Prophet of the Lord: Dumas Fils' Vision of Levin, Benjamin Szold dod 1993 Israel" in Journal of Jewish Life and Thought-1974 Daughter of Rabbi and Mrs Benjamin Szold, sister of Henrietta. Helped to organize Child Study Association of Baltimore, took a leading role in Hadassah, one of the first Levin, Bertha Szold 1874-1958 women member of the Baltimore City School Board.Active in Civic and charitable work. Levin, Bucky Gift of Torah to Suburban Orthodox Congregation in memory of parents. 1995 Levin, David Created the "Yes I can Exercise Program" at Mercy Hospital. Levin, Debra Painter of Ethiopian Jews 1990 Dentist, son and grandson followed his path.President of Baltimore City Dental Levin, Dr. Harry Society, held other positions too, organized the dental division of the Associated, 1900-1985 active in community and civic affairs, one of the founder of Beth El Congregation State Senator of MD, member of the State Welfare Board, Chairman of State Tax and Levin, Harry O. 1889-1966 Public Service Commissions, member of several clubs and organizations. Levin, Hyman Devoted volunteer at the Associated and JFCS. 1978 President of Jewish Historical Society of MD. Participated in the "I have a dream" Levin, Jack L. march in Washington (1963) ad agency and state ACLU founder, devoted his life to 1913-2001 civil libertarianism and fighting prejudice. Executive secretary of Federated Jewish Charities, advocate of the Gwynns Falls Levin, Jastrow M. Valley preservation, Science teacher, president of the Mountain Club of MD, founding 1909-2004 member of Bet Am Congregation. founder of Operation Housewarming, helping with immigrants' settlement in Levin, Jill 1994 Baltimore. Member of Oheb Shalom Congregation

62 Philanthropist. Organized the Federation of Jewish Charities of Baltimore (1906), served as first executive secretary. First VP of United Hebrew Charities. Elected Levin, Louis H. executive secretary of the combined Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore. Editor 1866-1923 of the "Jewish Comment" newspaper. Advocate for several social educational programs; "Louis H. Levin of Baltimore: Pioneer in Cultural Pluraism" by V. Scarpaci.

Levin, Marshall A. Circuit Court Judge, role in partial desegregation of high school in Baltimore (1952), 2004

Levin, Meyer D. Executive director of Jewish Big Brother League.(1923-1966) 1901-1971 Levin, Mollie Teaching award from Board of Jewish Education 1988 Founder of the band O'Malley's March, Irish Pipe player, one of the founders of the Levin, Paul Michael 1951-2002 Waldorf School in Baltimore, manager for local real estate companies, Working with Jewish and Zionist organizartions. Manager at Israel Bonds office, Levin, Simon J. served at the Associated, regional director of United Jewish Appeal and numerous 1897-1974 other organizations. Levinson Family (Max, Sol &Bros, etc. Funeral home business 1850s, 1900s Levinson, Barry Hollywood filmmaker and director 1990s Double bass player, member of the Leningrad Philharmonic orchestra. Left Russia in Levinson, Eugene 1976, in Baltimore he and his wife (Gina) became members of the Peabody 1984 Conservatory. Rabbi of the Riga Shule of Exeter Street and B'nai Israel on Lloyd Street. He Levinson, Rabbi Abraham 1853-1912 conducted the Beth Din .He and his wife Jennie had 8 children. Levinstein, Morton Evenning Sun reporter 1980s Levitan, Lawrence Lawyer. Chairman of the Senate's Budget and Taxation Commettee 1979 Leviton, Susan Started "Advocates for Children and Youth" 1970s President of the Old Court Savings and Loan Association, pleaded guilty for its Levitt, Jeffrey 1986 collapse .Paroled after 71/2 years. Wife of Jeffrey Levitt.Before the collapse of the Old Court Savings and Loan, she was Levitt, Karol 1943-1989 active in numerous charitable organizations Levitz, Dana Mark Maryland Circuit Court Judge, member of B'nai Israel Synagogue 2000 Music teacher at Towson State University, played with Stan Kenton's band at the Levy, Hank 1983 Hollywood Palladium. Co-author of "And the Hills Shouted for Joy:The Day Israel Was Born" about the birth Levy, Henry W. 1973 of a nation 1948.

63 Philanthropist. Manufacturer of straw hats M.S. Levy and Sons Inc., founder of Chizuk Levy, Julius Amuno Congregation. Gifted a Sephardic Torah to to Chizuk Amuno in 1924. Now it dob 1868 is in Beth Am Synagogue. Philanthropist, president of YMHA for 3 years, board member and later president of the Associated Jeweish Charities and numerous other organizations, collector and lecturer of early American sheet music, author of four books on America's musical 1896-1988 1901- Levy, Lester and Eleanor Kohn history. His family's company, M.S.Levy and Sons Inc. manufactured straw hats. His 1994 wife, Eleanor founder of Central Scholarship Bureau, interested in children's welfare, art and music, helped to found the Potters Guild. Levy, Mildred Teacher, educator of American children in foreign lands. 1960 Robert-Kidney specialist.Philanthropist. Ruth-taught English and literature, managed Levy, Robert I. MD, and Ruth Sax Ruth1935-2007 husband's practice. Includes genealogical tree. Last will and Testament, the bequeath to different charitable institutions. Includes Levy, Rosa (nee Cohen) 1871-1961 genealogical tree. Artist.Wrote her memoir in 1983 "A wee Bit O' Scotland: Growing up in Lonaconing, Maryland at The Turn of the Century" was illustrated by her paintings. She painted railroads, mountains, coal mines of Alleghany County. Other Levy, Ruth Bear 1899-1994 publications:"Recollection of Lefty Grove:Baseball's Greatest Left-handed Pitcher, Part I and Part II". Her painting were exhibited in several museums. Includes Goucher College graduating class picture from 1921. One of two members of the first graduating class of the US Military Academy at West Levy, Simon M. 1774-1807 Point in 1802. "An American, a Sailor and a Jew" exhibit at the National Museum of American Levy, Uriah Phillips Jewish Military History in 1998.The Commodore Uriah P. Levy center and Jewish 1792-1862 Chapel at the US Naval Academy was named after him. Filmmaker - documentary built on the grandmother's 16 mm film footage shot in the Lewenz, Lisa 1930s Germany "A letter without words" shows the life in Germany before and after 1998 the Nazis. Premiered at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. District Judge on the Municipal Court and District Court of Baltimore for 15 years. Member and President of the Rogers Avenue Synagogue and brotherhood. Affiliated Lewis, Harold 1914-1984 with the ZOA, the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund and numerous other organizations. Honored with the "Gates of Jerusalem" award by the Baltimore Friends of Boys Town Lewis, Joel 1999 Jerusalem. Active in numerous Jewish and civic organizations Embassador to Israel.Honored by the Baltimore District of ZOA with the Justice Louis Lewis, Samuel 1983 Brandeis Award.

64 Libauer, Mrs. Bertha Organizer of oral history project for the Jewish Historical Society. 1977 Pediatrician. Phisician for Park School in Brroklanville and on the staff at Sinai and Liberles, Dr. Lucille Hopkins Hospitals. Pediatrician of the year in 1977.Active in establishing well-baby 1895-1980 clinics. Lecturer and author, Curator of American Jewish History for the Museum of Jewish Libo, Dr. Kenneth Heritage in New York.English editor of the Jewish Daily Forward. Community director of Planned parenthood of Maryland, active in numerous civic and Lieberman, Annette 1920-1996 Jewish organizations. Dentist. He and his wife Mignon, art collectors, donated many of their collections to Lieberman, Dr. Sidney 1985 Towson State University in memory of their children. One of "Protesting Rabbis" of Maryland for the Soviet Jews. Assistant Rabbi at Oheb Lieberman, Elias J. 1985 Shalom Temple. Lieberman, Joseph I. Senator Running mate as vice president for Al Gore. First Jew on a major U.S. ticket. 2000 Besides being the Rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, he was member of the Baltimore City's Community Relations Comission, board of governors of the Lieberman, Rabbi Morris 1909-1970 United Services Organization, member of the advisory committee of the American Civil Liberties Union. Lecture of Nov. 14, 1965 on file. Son-in law of Betsey and Phillip Kahn, Jr., benefactors of the Catalog and Publication Liebhold, Peter C. Fund at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Curator at the Smithsonian Institution's 2001 National Museum of American History. Liebman, Bernard S. Joined the Jewish Legion in 1917. 1898-1970 Liebman, David Compounding pharmacist.Member of Beth Tfiloh Synagogue. 1999 Owner of "The Dixie" men's clothing store in Baltimore. He knew some members of Liebman, Phillip 1981 the Confederate States Army. Intervied by Helen Sollins. Transscript on file. Artistic director of the Harford Opera company, music educator, choir director at Lilienstein, Saul 1940 Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Sermon by Rabbi Benjamin Szold on the memorial of Abraham Lincoln. The Eternal Lincoln. Abe 1945 Light "Mr Lincoln and the Rabbi" copy of the broadcast. Lindauer, Thea President of Annapolis Opera, 1997 Lipchitz, Jacques Sculptor. His work is in Baltimore's Wurtzburger collection. 1891-1973 Lipitz, Roger C. Chairman of Baltimore Development Corp.Co-founder of Meridian Healthcare. 1997 Secretary of Jewish Historical Society, Editor of Generations Magazine. Wrote and Lippman, Joan 1978 privately published the epic poem on Genghist Khan. Lippman, Laura Author of mystery books.. Former reporter of Baltimore Sun 2010 Adult education director at Beth El Congregation.English teacher at Milford Mill High Lipsitz, H. Allan 1943-2007 School for 13 years

65 Lipsky, David Author of "The Art Fair". 1996 Judge, Councilman, Chairman of of the Maryland Public Service Commission, Liss, Solomon appointed to Baltimore Supreme Bench. Member of Beth Jacob Congregation, 1915-1988 charitable to numerous Jewish and civic organizations. List, Clair Zamoiski Director of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Art and Culture. Art curator . 1987 Manager of the Clover Theater. Charged and fined for indecent performances in the Livingstone, Benjamin 1933 theater Brother of Isaac, father of Bernard, Samuel and Meyer Lawyer. Livingstone family owned a theaters on "The Block" on Baltimore Street. - Livingstone, Bernard 1922-11948. His book "Papa's Burleque House" tells about The Block in Baltimore. 1971 Brother of Dr. Samuel and Meyer, son of Benjamin Isaac-Charged and dismissed of theft. Meyer-Pawnbroker and jewelry store owner. Dr.Samuel- epilepsy expert associated with John Hopkins Hospital, honored by M-1889-1969 S- Livingstone, Isaac and Family diverse organizations, consultant and lecturer at several countries. Sylvia-"The Pie 1908-1984 Sylvia- Lady" to help to educate her sons, travel agent, painter, member of Har Sinai 1914-2004 Congregation and other organizations. Lobe, Napoleon B. N. B. Lobe & Co. Auctioneers. Caricature drawing. 1910s Rabbi of Beth El Congregation for 28 years. Active in religious and public affairs. Co- Loeb, Rabbi Mark G. founder of Institute for Christian and . Well known intellectual, lecturer 1944-2009 of music, art and a gourmet cook. Congressman known for his support of Israel and his concern about the persecution Long, Clarence 1980s of Jews and other religious minorities in the . Robert Jr-Architect for the Lloyd Street Sinagogue and churches in Baltimore. Talk Long, Robert Carey Jr. and Sr. 1845 about him delivered by William Harvey Hunter Jr. Lopatka, Sharon Rena FBI employee, daughter of a cantor. Killed by internet contact. 1961-1996 Principal of P"TACH, previously spiritual leader of Orthodox congregation in Hong Lopin, Rabbi Shmuel 1990s Kong. Psychologist, educator. Born as Morris Louis Bernstein, but dropped his last name about 1940. Artist, abstract expressionist painter. Co-formed an art movement known as the Washington Color School. Died of lung cancer, due to the prolonged exposure of paint vapours. A Louis, Morris 1913-1962 memorial exhibition was held in New York Guggenheim Museum. Studied in Baltimore, lived in NY between 1936-1940, than returned to Baltimore. Pioneered use of Magna paint, an oil based acrylic paint Shoe saleslady retired after a 62 year career. Started at husband's shoe store, ended Loveman, Micky 2004 the last 13 years at Nordstrom in Towson, MD.

66 Volunteered in Israel with the Ethiopian and Soviet immigrants to adjust to their new Lowell, Chava homeland. She graduated Bais Yaakov school in Baltimore. She was honored by 1999 Israel's Absorption Ministry . Miriam-President of the Jewish Museum of Maryland 1994-1996. Established graphic design and advertising studio with her husband. Volunteered for scouts, League of M-dob 1924 G- Lowenberg, Miriam and Gordon Women Voters, PTA's, etc. Members of Beth El Congregation. Husband Gordon died dod 2000 Apr, 2000 Director of NCSY (Orthodox youth group) in Baltimore and Atlantic Seabord Region. Lowenbraun, Rabbi Yitzchock Charismatic educator, counselor. Participated in all kind of sports, never forgetting his 1984 role as a Talmud scholar and educator. Member of several garden clubs in Maryland and Baltimore. Opened Malcolm's Home and Garden store. Active in organic gardening, life member of the Federated Garden Lowenstein, Malcolm 1899-1973 Clubs of Maryland. Served on the committee of Beautiful Baltimore, Inc. and was an escort guide with the Baltimore Council for International Visitors. Previously a lawyer, founded the 19th Century Shop, an international business Lowentheil, Stephan specializing in rare books and manuscripts. Had the hand colored Prague Haggadah 1999 of 1526 in his store. Rabbi sued his congregation for more than $2.8 million for breach of contract. They Lubling, Rabbi Aaron 1987 wanted to terminate his services

Born in Kielce, survivor of the Buchenwald Concentration camp. One of the American soldiers who liberated him was a publisher of the Northwest Star, Gus Berle, where Luft, Wolfe 1985 his story was published. After liberation, met his wife and married in 1947. Came to Baltimore in 1951 and opened a grocery store-"Sam's Food Market".

Immigrant to Maryland from Portugal. First known Jew to settle in Maryland. Accused Lumbrozo, Dr. Jacob of blasphemy under the "Toleration Act" for denying the resurrection of Jesus and late 1600s questioning the miracles. The case never reached trial, due to an amnesty.

Graduate of the Hebrew Hospital Trainig School for Nurses in 1911. (Sinai School of Luntz, Anna 1980 Nursing) Electronics and major appliances store owner. Advertised as "The Cheapest Guy in Town". Established "Luskin's, Inc." in 1948. a store for home appliances. Later Luskin, Jack and Sons. 1979 expandeed ito electronics, son Gary takes over in 1996, selling big-screen TVs. Went bankrupt in 1997.His sons opened a Big Screen Store chain.

67 Ugly divorce case. Paul Luskin convicted as an accomplice in his wife's attempted Luskin, Paul and Marie 1991 murder. Author Jay Harris published "Flowers for Mrs. Luskin" story about the case.

Assitant Maryland attorney general. Coach of the "Fighting Davids," a Baltimore Lustman, Stanley Talmudical Academy's basketball team. Successful in preparing boys for Bar Mitzvah 1988 by motivating them. "Motivation is the key."

Hired as the cantor of Temple Oheb Shalom in 1967, 4th cantor in the Synagogue's Luterman, Melvin 113 years. Studied music at Temple University. Loved opera and performed often. 1983-2003 Received numerous awards and honors. Retired after 35 years (2003).

American film actor and 20th Century Fox studio executive. Lived in Baltimore, took Lyon, Ben part in several plays , at the JEA on East Baltimore Street, and at Har Sinai Temple, 1901-1979 where he was a member of the Bible class.

Founder of the firm Maass and Kemper. Member of Har Sinai Congregation. Charter Maass, Aaron 1849-1920 member of Lewis Baer Foundation, served as its treasurer. Research pharmacologist. Received M.D. degree from Hopkins University & did post- graduate work in Berlin, Munich and Vienna. Produced many scientific papers and Macht, Dr. David was member of 35 scientific and cultural societies. Visiting professor of physiology at 1882-1961 University. Called "a man of science and religion" by grandson Kenneth Lasson. Head of Welsh Construction Co. and nationally known real estate developer. Thought to be the first Jewish real estate broker in Baltimore. Philanthropist who donated to Macht, Ephraim 1866-1944 Baltimore organizations including Sinai Hospital and Levindale home for the Jewish aged. Subject of Baltimore Jewish Times article about his psychological / emotional Macklin, Arnie 1984 problems and how he and his mother Harriet Macklin were coping with them. Founder of Goya-Girl Press, a printmaking atelier (workshop) in Hampden section of Macks, Martha 1998 Baltimore. President of Macks and Macks, Inc., a Baltimore building company. Life director of the National Association of Home Builders, past president of the State of Maryland Macks, Morton Institute of Home Builders and past president of the Home Builders Association of 1978 Maryland. Named Builder of the Year twice by the Home Builders Associate of Maryland. Jeweler from Jerusalem who opened his own shop in Baltimore where he made Makias, Yosie 2000 ceremonial Jewish art from scraps of silver and gold.

68 Malks, Josh Director of the Baltimore Jewish Community Center. 1983

Mandel, Barbara Former wife of Governor Marvin Mandel and later a television political commentator. 1969-1974

Wife of Governor Marvin Mandel whose love affair with the Governor sparked one of Mandel, Jeanne 1973-2001 the most dramatic chapters in Maryland political history. Had a long career in Baltimore and State politics culminating in serving as first Jewish Mandel, Marvin governor of the State of Maryland. Convicted of mail fraud, bribery and political 1952-1977 racketeering and sentenced to three years in prison. Businessman involved in the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, the Mandelbaum, Seymour Maryland Casualty Company and other banks and the United Railroad. Active in the 1847-1931 Republican Party. Staff member of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Associated Jewish Charities, and winner of the Louis Kraft International Award for the work she did Mandell, Harriet 1984 cooordinating the Jewish Caravan, Baltimore's unique disciplinary outreach program for the frail elderly. Had lived in Baltimore and was one of two Israeli schoolboys from Tekoa settlement Mandell, Yaakov "Koby" 2001 on the West Bank killed by Palestinians. Family owns and operates the Manekin commercial real estate firm and is very Manekin Family 1949-2011 involved with many Baltimore Jewish charitable and civic organizations. Baltimore commercial real estate owner and operator for over 50 years. Responsible for the Charles Center and Inner Harbor projects. Had many charitable and civic Manekin, Bernard 1914-2009 interests in Baltimore, including the Associated Jewish Charities, Sinai Hospital, the JCC, and Walters Art Gallery. Mann, Hannah & Lowenthal, Nathan Marriage certificate dated November 28, 1895 1895 Marcus, Aaron & Joel Local brothers who play guitar duets at various Baltimore venues. 1979 Served as rabbi of the Mishkan Israel Synagogue, 2257 Madison Avenue, for 9 years until his death. Ardent Talmudic scholar, he served as chairman of the Board of the Marcus, Joseph Rabbi 1874-1933 Vaad Harabonim in Baltimore. Was born in Lithuania where he served as rabbi in various communities before emigrating to the US. Part-time cantor affiliated with the B'nai Israel Congregation and the Lloyd Street Margolis, Chaim David 1900-1924 Synagogue. Co-organizer of the chapter of Pioneer Women and served as president of Margolis, Dorothy the group. Also served as president of the Baltimore Council of Pioneer Women. 1973 Daughter of Rabbi Jacob Drazen.

69 Samson: Served in the Jewish Legion in Palestine during World War I and later moved to Baltimore where he worked as a pen artist. Minnie: born in Poland and moved to England with her family as a child, moved to US after end of WWI with her Margolis, Samson & Minnie 1917-1972 husband; worked as seamstress in a ladies garment-making factory before starting a family. File also contains the certificate of naturalization for Abraham Margolis, dated May 21, 1917.

Herman: Sometimes called the "dean of Maryland's painters," painted seascapes, interiors and landscapes using oils and watercolors & was said to have developed his Maril, Herman & Esta 1935-2009 own school of painting. Esta: Longtime Park School social work consultant acted as curator of her husband's artwork and archives. File contains wedding program for the Fogel and Notis wedding party, with Rabbi Mark, Kenneth & Judith 1989 Landau officiating. Subject of article in The News American about his practice of law after health forced Markoff, David him to retire from full-time practice; after two heart attacks he devoted his law practice 1971 to helping people unable to afford an attorney.

Martick, Morris Owner and operator of Martick's Restaurant Francais in Baltimore for over 35 years. 1971-2006

Daughter of Eva and Louis Friedman who owned and operated Friedman's Hebrew Book Store; taught Hebrew studies for over 18 years at Shaare Tfiloh Synagogue and Marton, Ida 1985 was secretary to the school and Rabbi Dr. Drazin; she was honored at the 45th annual banquet of the Religious Zionists of America, Baltimore Region.

Mastbaum, Minna File contains newspaper article about celebrating her 87th birthday. 1815-1902 US Congressman who was subject of newspapers articles about his rift with the Mathias, Charles McC. 1981 Jewish community over comments he made about ethnic lobbying groups. Dominant figure in Baltimore Jewish community for over 50 years, serving as rabbi of the congregation he helped establish, Liberty Jewish Center (Moses Montefiore Max, Jacob Rabbi 1953-2009 Anshe Emunah Hebrew Congregation); reputation disintegrated after he was convicted of sexually molesting a woman in a Reisterstown funeral home. May, Sadie A. Long-time trustee and benefactor of the Baltimore Museum of Art. 1981 Left more than $300,000 to Sinai Hospital and money to several other charitiable Mayer, Amy J. institutions in Baltimore; widow of Leon Mayer, former department store owner in 1965 South Baltimore and formerly widow of Samuel Benesch, store owner in the City. Mayer, Jacob Dr. Rabbi at Har Sinai Congregation 1874 Thought to be the oldest active neckwear maker in the country, worked at his neck tie Mayers, David 1894-1990 business in east Baltimore for more than 70 years.

70 One of the first Peace Corps volunteers when he served in the Phillipines and then Mazaroff, Stanley 1939-2010 went on to have a law career, become an art student and published author.

File contains invitation to the wedding of Dorah Epstein and Louis Mazor on Thursday Mazor Family 1898 August 25, 1898 to be held at the Eltons Hall on the corner of Pratt and Bond Streets.

Served as mayor of Baltimore and governor of Maryland; had very strong ties to the McKeldin, Theodore 1900-1964 Baltimore Jewish community and state of Israel. Artist and Holocaust survivor, known for her art and pieces created to aid and honor McKendric, Gigi 2001 victims of such events as and Munich Olympics.

Mechanic, Clarisse Owner and operator of Baltimore's principal live playhouses for more than 50 years. 1924-2009

Pikesville native became head of the National Republican Party in 2004. Made Mehlman, Ken 2004-2010 headlines by saying in a magazine article in 2010 that he is homosexual. Meir, Golda Appeared at a Baltimore Israel Bonds rally in November, 1968. 1898-1978 President and chief operating officer of Sinai Hospital; served as chairman of the Meltzer, Neil M. 2006-2009 American Heart Association. Newspaperman, editor, essayist, author and social critic; controversy continues about Mencken, H. L. 1881-1956 whether or not he was anti-semitic. Mendel, Frieda Levy File contains a Brazilian passport. 1939 Granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, was doing research for a movie about her Mendels, Jessica 1997 grandparents lives in World War II France.

Holocaust survivor who had been a passenger on the infamous S.S. St. Louis voyage Mendels, Gertrude Scheuer 1915-2001 from Germany in 1939 looking for a country to accept the Jewish passengers.

Pharmacist and custom builder, rebuilt his pharmacy in the basement of his Ownings Mendelsohn, Daniel 1940-1995 Mills home. Gedaliah: file contains his death notice as printed in the Baltimore Jewish Times in Mendelsohn, Samuel & Rabbi Gedaliah 1954. Samuel: invented the photo-flash synchronizer that enable photographers to 1929-1962 take pictures where there was little light. Judge holds distinction of being the first Jew elected to public office in Baltimore Mensh, Suzanne County; served as judge of the Orphan's court starting in 1962 and was still on court 1962-1973 in 1973 Served as secretary of Beth El Congregation and president of its sisterhood; founder Meritt, Jean and on board of the JCC Associates; former president of Baltimore Chapter of 1921-1985 Hadassah and active in many other Jewish organizations.

71 Holocaust survivor who won a $90,000 judgment against a group of Holocaust Mermelstein, Melvin 1985 deniers. Merrill, David N. One of few Jewish career diplomats to be named ambassador to a country. 1994 Newspaper publisher, philanthropist and former diplomat, mysteriously disappeared Merrill, Philip 1934-2006 while sailing his yacht in the . Wrote and appeared in a one-woman show about her life growing up the youngest of Merson, Susan 3 children in a middle class Midwestern Jewish home; play was presented at Goucher 1992-2009 College. File contains 1910 Census records for Philip and Jennie Mirvis who lived on East Mervis 1910 Baltimore Street. Baltimore native who took position as assistant rabbi at Washington Hebrew Meszler, Joseph Rabbi 1999 Congregation. Catonsville store owner subject of a article in Baltimore Sun about his tradition of Meyer, Marvin 1998 receiving a fruitcake every Christmas for over 50 years from one of his customers.

Meyerhoff Family File contains story of the family's emigration from Russia and records of their journey 1906

File contains notice of an exhibit of Neil Meyerhoff's photographs (1993), letter from Sylvia F. Meyerhoff about the circumstances of the death of Louis Meyerhoff (1990), a Meyerhoff Family (Various) newspaper article about an exhibit of photographs taken by Sayra Wells Meyerhoff 1980-2007 (wife of Neil) (2007), and a newspaper article about Spectacular Bid, a very successful race horse owned by Harry, Teresa and Tom Meyerhoff (1980). Local philanthropist and active in civic affairs; served as chairman of the U. S. Meyerhoff, Harvey M. (Bud) Holocaust Museum Memorial Council; named by "Town and Country" magazine as 1972-1993 one of the country's 8 "heroes of philanthropy". Son of Joseph Meyerhoff. Native of Russia, moved to Baltimore as a child; worked in construction businesses; Meyerhoff, Jack 1935-1977 retired as chairman of Rouse Co.; brother of Joseph

Came to Baltimore from Russia at age of 7 and became a real estate developer and Meyerhoff, Joseph philanthropist, well known as patron of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and its 1899-1985 concert hall and for his contributions to many other local and Israeli organizations.

Baltimore philanthropist, active in Baltimore Symphony and other local and Israeli Meyerhoff, Lyn P. organizations and the national Republican Party; served for a year in U.S. delegation 1928-1988 to the United Nations. Known as a patron of charities, particularly the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Meyerhoff, Rebecca W. the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Wife and 1903-1987 widow of Joesph.

72 Local philanthropists and active in civic and charitable affairs, especially the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the University of Maryland at Baltimore County; known for Meyerhoff, Robert E. and Jane 1924-2004 their collection of modern art, all of which was donated to the National Gallery of Art, the largest single contribution that that institution since its founding. Owner and operator of 1 of only 2 woman-owned automobile dealerships in Baltimore Michaelson, Shirley 1984 area at the time. Rabbi at Aberdeen Proving Grounds during World War II (May 1944 - March 1945); Michelson, A. Elihu his chaplain's assistant was Bernie Shofer, whose family had a furniture business in 1944-1945 Baltimore. She testified in trial of Baltimore resident Karlis Detlave who was accused by the U.S. Michelson, Frida Government of lying about his role in World War II atrocities when he entered the 1979 United States. Founder and member of the Pants Makers Local 114 of the United Garment Workers Michelson, Morris 1914-1955 union; spent much of life in develoing the union in the Baltimore area. Received Yad Vashem Authority Award for Righteous Gentiles for her role in saving Michalos, Kathryn 1985 the Velelli family; both the Michalos and Velelli families reside in Baltimore Middleman, Raoul Artist and teacher at the Maryland Institute 1955-1983 U.S. Representative and later Senator from Maryland with very close ties to the Mikulski, Barbara Jewish community; honored at the annual meeting of the Associated Jewish Charities 1983-2011 (1993) Milgrome, Sol Local retired grocer, active in Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation. 1929-1994 Native of Baltimore, graduated from Talmudical Academy of Baltimore and became a Miller, Avigdor 1920-1940 rabbi. Founder and partner of a local jewelry company, where he worked for 43 years; active Miller, Benjamin 1916-1983 in B'nai B'rith. Baltimore orthodox Jew who developed early use of computers to match single, Miller, Bert 1990 orthodox Jews Artist who designs, paints and sculptures secular and religious objects; wife of Rabbi Miller, Bracha 1968 David Miller and mother of 3. Chief of design for the Columbus Center's Hall of Exploration, located on piers 5 and Miller, David 1997 6 of the Baltimore inner harbor. Pikesville native, served as deputy chief of staff to Governor Ehrlich; involvement with Miller, Edward B. 2005 Jack Abramoff ended his once promising political career. Miller, Gordon Played second clarinet for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for over 50 years 1946-1996

73 Baltimore born, very active in many rabbinic organizations in the U.S.; leading Miller, Israel Rabbi advocate for Holocaust survivors as president of the Conference on Jewish Material 1926-2009 Claims Against Germany. J. Jefferson: Executive with Hecht Company, spent last 13 years of his life on Miller, J. Jefferson & J. Jefferson II revitalization of downtown Baltimore. J. Jefferson II: glass & ceramics curator for 1900-2005 the Smithsonian Institution and director of the Maryland Historical Society. File contains a family history of the Miller family, including the Weiner branch that Miller, Morris & Esther managed the Weiner's Department Store at 3838 South Hanover Street in 1873-2000 (Baltimore) Miller, Myron Dr. Medical director of Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital 1997 Hasidic Jew, musician and bandleader; performed annual Chanukah concerts at Beth Miller, Stanley 1977-1978 Tfiloh Congregation. Metal sculptor using steel, brass, aluminum and bronze as his primary media in his Miller, Stanley 1975 Judaica work; exhibit of work at Temple Oheb Shalom.

Baltimore native, voted most likely to succeed by Pikesville High School Class of Miller, Susan Dr. 1970-1990 1970; partner specializing in rehabilitative medicine at the Florida Orthopedic Institute.

Very active in Baltimore orthodox community; known as "unsung hero" in the Miller, Tobias preservation of Lloyd Street Synagogue; a founder and many term president of the 1887-1970 Shomrei Mishmeres Ha-Kodesh Congregation. Father of Rabbi Israel Miller. National figure in Jewish activities ; rabbi of Beth Jacob Synagogue for 27 years; served as co-chair of the President's Committee on Civil Rights, 1963-65, and Miller, Uri Rabbi 1906-1972 president of the Synagogue Council of America; Obit of Rose Miller Schreter, widow of Rabbi Miller. Used her family's department store in Anne Arundel County to promote the arts in that Millhauser, Louise 1913-2001 area; active in charitable groups in Baltimore area. Founders of Southern Seafood Co.; helped founder of Baltimore Spice Co., Gus Millhauser, Mose & David 1891-2003 Brunn, started in business. Subject of unusual court battle over his estate when it became clear that he was not Millison, Larry legally married to woman he lived with for over 30 years. From prominent Jewish 1934-1998 family of St. Mary's County, southern Maryland. Owner of professional football team; wife Pat active in Baltimore Modell, Art 1990's-2010 charities. Came to Baltimore late in life; frequent speaker to school groups about her Mogilensky, Emma (Emmy) 1923-1994 experience escaping Germany in 1939 as part of the children's transport.

74 Mondell, Allen & Cynthia Native Baltimoreans, produced documentary film about how Jewis settled in Texas. 1983

Served as chairman of the Anne Arundel County Committee for State of Israel Bonds; Monias, Michael Dr. 1969-1983 chief of obstetrics & gynecology of the Anne Arundel General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, was a United States Table Tennis champion and a Middle Atlantic Monness, Reba Kirson States Tennis Champion; funds from her estate established a tennis scholarship at 1940-1980 Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel. Helene: Founder of the Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary and active in many Jewish Moses, Helene & Leslie charitable organizations; Leslie: Chairman of the Board of the Men's Hats, Inc.from 1887-1997 1939-1958 and active in civic affairs. Montefiore, Moses Sir File contains correspondance between Montefiore and people in Baltimore. 1883-1884 Ship-owner and merchant in Charleston, SC; moved to Baltimore in 1865 and re- Mordecai, Moses Cohen established his shipping company; very active in charitable affairs in both cities over 1804-1888 his lifetime. Delegate to Maryland House of Delegates representing Ownings Mills & Morham, Dan K. Reisterstown; emergency room physician accused of signing forms attesting to the 2003-2005 patients' inability to make decisions for themselves without examining them. Morris, Leona At age of 72 became a reporter on local television station. 1987 Morris, Moses Head of the Hebrew Burial and Social Service Society of The Associated system. 1955-1993 Morrison, Theodore Founder and conductor of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. 1966-1982 South Baltimore jeweler; very active in the Federal Hill Business Association and the Morstein, Jules Edward Jr, (Sonny) 1945-2010 renewal of South Baltimore area. Johns Hopkins University obstetrician and gynecologist, a pioneer in the birth control Moses, Bessie Dr. 1926-1965 movement. Well known Baltimore composer and a founding member of the Baltimore Symphony Moses, Abram 1922-2001 Orchestra Jacob: Appointed Judge of the Juvenile Court of Baltimore City; served in State Moses, Jacob & Hortense G. Senate from 1899-1915; active in Baltimore Jewish charities. Hortense: was very 1873-1923 active in many local Jewish charitiable organizations Importer and exporter of fine horses and was proud of his record of selling horses to every President of the US from Grant to Taft; active member of the Eden Street Moses, Moses & Rosa Levi 1835-1909 Jewish Congregation for over 25 years, serving on board and as president for 10 years. Founder and developer of "Teen Odyssey" summer enrichment program for Moses, Yael 1983 teenagers

75 Baltimore native, founded Tivoli Systems whose company was bought by IBM for Moss, Frank $743 million; father was Sam Moss who was well known for his radio show of Jewish 1996 humor and culture Worked in home improvement business; broadcast a weekly radio show for over 30 Moss, Sam years that was filled with nostalgic reveries of old East Baltimore & Yiddish 1918-2004 expressions and humor; Frank Moss was his son. Mosse, Danielle & Georges Bought and ran Bluefeld Gourmet Caterer company in 1984 1979-1991 President and general manager of the Muskin Shoe Company and other subsidiary Muskin, Hymen 1886-1920 corporations Lawyer specializing in divorce and champion of the rights of illegitimate children; a Myerberg, Herbert 1912-1977 founder and past president of the Baltimore Jewish Big Brother League Member of the first group of inductees into the Maryland Jewish Hall of Fame Myers, Elkan 1894-1963 because of the philanthropy and charity work he did in Baltimore area Myers, Horatio Gratz Seaman on the Constellation; died aboard the ship 1808-1834 Myers, Israel (Izzy) Garment manufacturer who perfected the London Fog raincoat and golf jacket 1906-1999

Clothing company ( B.Barmack and Son, Inc.) manager. Won Maryland Nachman, Hyman L. 1906-1985 ScholasticAssoc.wrestling championship. Born in Baltimore.Adviser to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in Jewish affairs. Civil rights Nadich, Judah Rabbi advocate. Included women in the minyan. Led the Park Ave Synagogue in 1912-2007 for 30 years. Naiman, Ms. Lillian Contributed several Russian native costumes to different museums. 1976 Nast, Lenora H. Artist, writer, historian, helped found Maryland Public Television. 1924-2001 Nathans, Dr. Daniel Nobel Prize winner in 1978 for research in genetics. Hopkins scientist. 1928-1999 Navon, Yitzhak Israeli President visited Baltimore. 1983 Needle, Howard Baltimore County Executive. 8 years in House of Delegates in Maryland. 1978 Dentist, born in Russia. Worked toward restoration of Carroll Mansion where he lived Neistadt, Dr Samuel M. 1889-1974 as a child. Socialist, Zionist organizer. Netherwood, Joan C. Photographer 1982 Adviser, leader of Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore. Helped Iranian Jews to Neuberger, Rabbi Herman N. 1918-2005 emigrate and worked toward their recognition as political refugees in the US. Neuberger, Naftali and family Neuberger family stories 2005 Neuberger, Rebetzin Judith Wife of Rabbi Herman Neuberger, 1915-1994 Born in Germany. Came to US at age 13. at age 22 founded Crown Luggage Co. , Neumann, Jacob 1956 Inc. Neumann, Mark and Robin Businessman, on the board of the Associated and the JMM,active in Jewis life 2004

76 Neuman, Rabbi Yisroel Youngest in Lakewood. Studied at Talmudical Academy in Baltimore. 1984

Part owner of the A.Frank and Sons, associated with theNewhoff Co. furniture Newhoff, Sydney dealers, member of the Phoenix Club, the Suburban Club, the Harmony Circle and 1886-1924 others. Conceved Eyn Sof, a Journey Through a Generation or More, a play dedicated to the Nitzberg, Deborah memory of Sarah Singer Nitzberg. Performed numerous times at several 1979 organizations and theaters. Teacher, collector of Yiddish stories, folk songs. Wrote and published a family history Nitzberg, Gertrude Singer "My Heritage: the Luskins", recounts her mother's family history from Russia through 1919-2000 its immigrant experiences to the United States. He was the son of a Revolutionary veteran and the mother's family were leaders of the local Jweish community in Philadelphia. Sent a pamphlet with a speech at the Noah, Mordecai M. 1785-1851 consecration of the Shearith Israel Synagogue in NY to president Jefferson, who rote a letter of response. A man who found all kind of work, had the Men's Hat Inc., known in the theatre Noahson, Jack 1981 business. Worked for Mayor McKeldin and the old city welfare department. Rabbi at Beth Tfiloh Congregation from 1972-1977. Published books on theology and Novak, Rabbi Dr. David 1977 philosophy. Left to be a rabbi in Norfolk VA. November, S. Bernard Retired business executive of Amos Green &Co., comission brokers. 1917 Wrote the story of his father, Leo Nussbaum, who was the spiritual leader of the Nussbaum, Dr. Kurt 1978 Jewish Congregation in Bocholt, 1896-1932, Owner of Nyburg Advertising Inc., founder of the International Council of Shopping Nyburg, Robert S. 1908-1983 Centers. Leader and member of numerous organizations. Attorney at the firm Sykes and Nyburg, writer of five volumes of fiction and history. "The Burning Rose" was a dramatized TV program. He was involved with establishing Nyburg, Sidney L. 1881-1957 the Deichert Foundation and was its chairman. It provided scholarships for advanced training for underprivileged highschool graduates.

Dedicated his life to humanity and elderly neighbors. UMBC student at age 72. He is Ober, Leo a retired merchant with a law degree. Managed the foreign affairs office of S. Shapiro 1973 and Sons, Inc. After 76 years of separation a granddaughter's letter finds relatives. Grandmother Oberfeld, Family 1980 escaped Russia in 1904. Native of Montgomery, Alabama, Rabbi at Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue trying to Oberstein, Leonard 1984 rejuvenate the congregation.

77 Israel Bond of Maryland, Real Estate Division, "Businessman of the Year" award O'Connor, James P. 1998 recipient. O'Connor, John J. Cardinal Articles discussing the attitude of the Pope and the Holocaust. Traveled to Israel.. 1987 Head of Aetna Shirt Company, active leader in Jewish organizations.Founder and Offit, Julius President of Beth El Congregation. Recipient of The Jewish National Fund of 1895-1985 Maryland J.F.Kennedy Peace Award.in 1966 UJA Federation Board Chairman. Chairman of the board of the Jewish Museum Offit, Morris W. 2007 (1987-1991), Banker, business man, philanthropist, fundraiser Author of "Memoir of the Bookie's Son" a book about his father bookmaker Barney Offit, Sidney 1995 "Buckley" Offit. Convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering 3 women in 1987. Sentenced to be Oken, Steven case 1987 executed Olesker, Michael Columnist for the Baltimore Sun, commentator on TV and radio, author of books. 1991 Olschansky, Al Wrote a one act playlette, "Golda Meir in Profile". 1987 They made a contribution to Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center. In their honor there is Oppenheimer,Ernest and Meta a plaque with the inscription "Dining-Room Endowed by Meta and Ernest 1979 Oppenheimer." Oppenheim, Manassus Naturalization certificate 1858 Photographer , Baltimore history buff, elected to the presidency of the Jewish Oppenheimer, Morton S. Historical Society of Maryland. Member of the speaker's bureau of the Society. Member of Har Sinai Congregation.

Judge on the state Court of Appeals and the Supreme Bench, legal scholar, author, Oppenheimer, Reuben president of the MD State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Baltimore City. 1898-1982 President of the Baltimore Jewish Council and numerous Jewish organizations.

Escaped Germany in 1940. She and her husband William were great supporters of Oppenheimer, Ruth the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Co-founder of the Friends of the Symphony, a 1921-1987 fundraising organization. Painter and sculptor.President of Artists Equity, on the board of the Baltimore Oppenheimer, Selma Museum of Art, member of the Water Color Club. Her work has been shown at 1898-1988 several art museums and won sveral prizes. Classically trained pianist. Created an album "Sanity of the Age" in honor of his father, Order, Jeffrey a Hopkins Hospital physician and researcher.Profit made from this album, all goes for 1984 the research of cancer.

78 Artist, born in the . Yale School f Fine Art awarded scholarship to him at a Oren, Henri young age. Studied art in Paris. Enrolled in the Academie Julian, where other famous 1895-1953 artist studied and belonged. "City Mother" Her activities were with prople and environment. She is the first women Orenstein, Rebecca 1993 and Jew to become a legislator in Carroll County. Biblical scholar and translator. Editor of the New Jewish Version of the Bible. Orlinsky, Harry and Donya Professor of Biblical literature at the Baltimore Hebrew College 1936-1943, faculty 1979 member at the Hebrew Union College in New York Delegate and Baltimore City Council president. In 1982 he pleaded guilty to accepting Orlinsky, Walter S. bribe from a sludge-houling firm and was sntenced to 6 months of prison. Received 1939-2002 presidential pardon from President Clinton. Translated the books of Rabbi Hyman Yechiel Oshry , known as the Baltimore Oshry, Rabbi Morris 1963 Magid, "The Revived Jerusalem" and "Life and Peace" Molly and Zukon Ozer came from Pland. The Ozer Family Circle started in 1945. 6 Ozer Family 1990 generations attended the reunion in 1990

County officials cited the couple for holding religious services at their home. Baltimore Pachino, Seth and Lisa 1999 County Code Official dismissed the case Investment banker, active in civic and religious affairs.Board member of the Associated , Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Paul 1910-1979, Palmbaum, Paul R., Margaret Greif Margaret -daughter of Alvin L. Greif Sr. head of L.Greif clothing manufacturing firm. Margaret 1918-1993 Sold war bonds during WWII. Leon-builder, president of Panitz Bros. Co. which started with his brother Stanley. Panitz, Leon, Stanley and Families 1919-2008 Created Joppatowne. Appointed to the Workman's Compensation Comission. Delegate in the 1956 Paper, Isadore Joseph 1956 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Parker, Royal Royal Polakoff- began in TV WAAM station in 1951.Retired from WBAL-TV in 2006. 2006 Pediatrician, president of the medical staff at Sinai Hospital fro 2 terms. Vice- president on the board of directors at Levindal Hebrew Geriatric Hospital, serves on Parker, Dr. William 1985 the board of Sinai Hospital and the Jewish National Fund. Former head of the medical division of the Associated Jewish Charities. Ophtalmologist at Hopkins, pinpointed Oxygen as cause of premies' blindness. Patz, Dr Arnal Helped to develop argon laser as a tool for eye surgery. Received Presidential Medal 1921-2010 of Freedom in 2004. Patz, Nancy Author and illustrator of children's books. 1994

79 Doris: Musician and art activist. She played in the Baltimore Women's String Symphony and Gettysburg Symphony orchestras. They established the Regents Scholarship for the Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland. Nathan: Doris 1913-2009 Patz, Doris and Nathan practiced law for more than 70 years. Specialized in corporate law, litigations and Nathan-1905-1998 estates and trusts planning and administration. Appointed to the Maryland Judicial Disabilities Commission.Member of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Spiritual leader of the Beth Yehuda-Anshe Kurland congregation.Author of a triology Tova-1906-1991 Pearlmutter, Rabbi Jacob and Tova "The Way of Pleasantness" on subjects of piety and marital and filial duties. Former Jacob-DOD 1977 president of the Rabbinical Council of the Seaboard Region. One of the owners of Old Court Savings and Loan Assoc. indicted for phony Pearlstein, Allan H. 1986 consulting fees.

Real estate developer, community leader. Former president of the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund, Board member of numerous organizations. Anna active 1919-1982 Pearlstone, Jack H. Jr. and Anna in numerous organizations, philanthropist, member of the board of governors of the Anna-1920-1988 Pearlstone Family Fund- Endowed Pearlstone Conference-Retreat Center.

Pearlstone, Richard Philanthropist, Chairman of the UJA fundraising campaign in 1995. 1994 Philanthropist, Holocaust survivor. Donor to the Yad Vashem International School for Pechter, Jack H. 1999 Holocaust Studies. Promotes education to erase hatred.

Famous American tenor. Performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 1944, Peerce, Jan 1904-1984 and other opera companies of the world. Member of the Metropolitan Opera company

Peretz, I.L. "Hope ans Fear" Perl, Hilda Song written for Chanukah 1968 President of The Chimes, honored for distinguished service as a new Jewish Perl, Terry Allen 1991 Vocational Service board member. . Holocaust survivor, smuggled Jews out of Nazi-held Europe in early 1940s, Member of the Jewish Defense League. Author of 4 non-fiction books. Doctor of Perl, Dr. William R. 1907-1999 psychology.Received numerous humanitarian awards. Convicted of damaging property of Soviet diplomats (1978).

Painter, art historian, teacher, writer, all-around "handyman". Exhibit in 1994 was six Perlman, Bennard 2003 decades of his art. His paintings are in numerous public and private collections.

Perlman, Emanuel Cantor at Chizuk Amuno Congregation. 1997 Perlman, Jonathan Baltimore born rabbi serving as Conservative rabbi in Beersheva, Israel 1984

80 Perlman, Philip B. Former United States Solicitor General and leader of the national Democratic Party. 1890-1960

Perlmeter, Rex Rabbi Served as senior rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 1997 Perman, Jay A. Sixth president of the University of Maryland Baltimore. 2010 Perman, Sarah Served as rabbi at Har Sinai Congregation 1984 Perskie, Leon A. Official photographer for 4 Democratic presidents 1899-1982 Business owner in Baltimore affected by the redevelopment of the west side of Petasky, Gene 1999 downtown efforts of the Weinberg Foundation. History professor at Loyola College of Baltimore involved in returning artwork stolen Petropoulos, Jonathan 1998 by the Nazis to their rightful owners. Rabbi of the Har Sinai Congregation from 1883 to 1888, died in Brookline, Philipson, David Rev. Dr. 1862-1949 Massachusetts. Pik-Nathan, Steven Rabbi Served as rabbi at the Columbia Jewish Congregation. 1997 Samuel: surgeon was chief of staff at Fort Howard and witness to 1945 New Mexico atomic bomb test. Joseph: Baltimore Circuit Court judge. Marcia C.: administrator in Pines Family 1930-2010 public health programs at the Johns Hopkins University who pioneered guidelines for human volunteers in clinical research. Story about the Jewish quintuplets from Olney, MD turning 13 and celebrating their Pisner Quintuplets 1997 bar/bat mitzvah. Baltimore born who served as president of production at 3 different movie studios and Platt, Marc founded his own independent film production company and produced plays on 2004 Broadway. Pliskin, Samuel Rabbi Served as rabbi at B'nai Israel Congregation for 38 years. 1910-1978 Co-founder of Ms. Magazine and an author, won the Maurice A. Stiller Prize for Pogrebin, Letty Cottin 1996 Literature at Baltimore Hebrew University. Lived in Baltimore, and worked as a peddler and mohel in rural areas from southern Polack, Joseph A. Pennsylvania to South Carolina; his record book is in the archives of the 1837-1862 Jewish Museum of Maryland. One of the leading Orthodox rabbis in Baltimore, served as rabbi at Congregation Poliakoff, Manuel Rabbi Beth Isaac Adath Israel for many years after serving as chaplain in the US Army 1940-1985 during World War II. Pollack, Gabe & Bertha Hamburger File contains day book from the printing business run by the Pollacks. Unk Pioneered the laser iridology technique on humans for the treatment of glaucoma at Pollack, Irvin Dr. 1980 the Wilmer Eye Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Pollack, Jack Baltimore political boss in the Jewish neighborhoods of northwest Baltimore. 1935-1959

81 Owner of the Northwest Star, a neighborhood newspaper in Baltimore, and Pollack, Jeffrey 1974 unsuccessful publisher of Chai magazine. Pollack, Stuart A. Rabbi Served as assistant rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom. 1977 Engaged in the furniture and bedding and upholstering business in Baltimore; Pollack, Uriah A. 1838-1897 committed suicide. Artist has studied architectural elements of Baltimore-area historic sites and painted Ponemone, Scott 2001 his impressions of them.

Poodles, Joe Owner of East Baltimore pool parlor home to a famous collection of box ing photos. Unk

Director of the Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies , an independent Orthodox Porter, Shlomo Rabbi 1984 educational institution in Baltimore. Portney, Jack Baltimore boxer; file contains his scrapbook. 1926-1938 Portugal, Yisroel Rabbi Famous Chassidic rabbi and sage, the grand rabbi of Skulen. 1983 President of Larry's Chevrolet and Larry's Dodge-Mazda, and the Holly Neck marina; Posner, Lawrence "Larry" 1984 member of various Jewish organizations in Baltimore. Local Baltimore woman whose estate was subject of law suits among her surviving Posner, Rose 1999 children.

Posner, Victor Known as the "dean" of corporate raiders and for his questionable business practices. 1970-1989

Editor, journalist and author; wrote "A Travel Guide and History" covering the history Postal, Bernard 1954-1977 of Jews in the northeast US, including Maryland. Baltimore attorney known for his charitable work accomplished mostly under the Potts, Bernard 1915-2007 auspices of B'nai B'rith. Opened his furniture store in 1912 in East Baltimore when that area was mostly open Potts, Isaac 1912-1955 fields. President of the Safety First organization, winner of 2 National Safety Council awards; Potts, Phillip L. 1984 son of Bernard Potts. Powdermaker, Hortense Cultural anthropologist and author of several books on the subject. 1896-1970 Spiritual leader of the Suburban Orthodox congregation for more than Preis, Ervin Rabbi 1935-2002 26 years and a guiding force in the Baltimore Orthodox community. Seven term comptroller of Baltimore City; called "Baltimore's watchdog", he was Pressman, Hyman 1915-1991 known for his honesty and integrity. Also known for his bad poetry. Preston, Wilbur Special counsel on the savings and loan crisis who delivered report of findings. 1986 Lee Pritzker compiled a book about his family, which originated in 13th century Pritzker, Family Russia. Irving Pritzker, president of Copy Cat Instant Printing, elected president of 1985 Save-a-Heart foundation. Member of Moses Montefiore Congregation.

82 News American librarian, local historian. Published "Synagogues, Temples and Earl-1910-2007 Pruce, Earl and Betty L. Congregations in Maryland, 1930-1990. Betty-volunteer at Kernan Hospital, talented Betty-1011-2008 in arts and crafts. Pruce Family Circle Event programs 1955 Putzel, Lewis State Senator in Maryland 1899-1901 1866-

African-American City businessman supports Zionist causes.Parking-lot millionaire. Quille, Allen 1980s Honored by the Baltimore ZOA.Visited Israel numerous times.

R Obituaries Rabin, Yitzhak and Leah Prime Minister of Israel visited Baltimore in 1977. 1977 Rabinow, Jacob Inventor. 1910- Lobbyist on Capitol Hill to rescue Jews from the Holocaust. Descendant of the Ba'al Rabinowitz, Rabbi Baruch Shem Tov. In 1938 he became the Rabbi of a congregation in Hagerstown. Foloower 1914-2004 of Jabotinsky. Rabinowitz, Rabbi Eliezer Director of activities at Ner Israel Rabbinical College.Torah scholar and orator. 1905-1992 Rabl, Sam Naval architect. Designed the hull of the Martin China Clipper. 1949 Radoff, Morris Leon Maryland State Archivist and State Records Administrator. 1905-1978 Rainess, Isadore (Izzy) Fighter at the Gayety .Theatre 1911- Businessman, campaigned for the U.S. senate. Founded and is president of RFI Rales, Josh Associates real estate investment company. Active in philanthropic and Jewish 2006 activities. Pulitzer Prize winning composer. Overture called "Vessel of Courage and Hope: A Ran, Shulamit Salute to the S.S.President Warfield/Exodus 1947 on tye 50th Anniversary of the 1998 State of Isarel". Premiered with the Baltimore Symphony in 1998. Rand, Abby Writer of guide to travel books. 1973 Raphael, David Hired by Jewish College Services as executive director. 1996 He opened the proceedings of the House of Representatives with a prayer in 1860. Raphall, Morris J. (Reverend) 1798-1868 Lecturer of Biblical Poetry. President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System. Named in the Rapoport, Dr. Morton I. "Who's Who in Health Care", Professor in Medicine, recipient of several awards. 2003 Retred in 2003 Rappaport, Moishe Rabbi Mohel since 1981. 1983 1st president and 1st Medical Director of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Rappeport, Jonas R. MD the Law. Retired in 1999. He was consulted in numerous major forensic cases 2007 nationally.

83 Raskin, Daniel J. Volunteer fireman in Baltimore County, died in an accident fighting a fire in 1990 1961-1992 Appointed as a US Federal Reserve Governor after serving as Maryland's Raskin, Sarah Bloom 2007-2010 Commissioner of Financial Regulation for 3 years Ratner, Philip Sculptor of objects with a Jewish theme 1980-2010 United States Senator from 1905-1912, Maryland Congressman from 1887-89, 1891- Rayner, Isidore 1850-1912 95, and Attorney General of Maryland from 1899-1903 Baltimore architect known for using architectural cast iron for commercial buildings in the City; the Friendship Hebrew Congregation's Oheb Israel Synagogue was his first Reasin, William H. known work in 1847; in 1860 he designed an extension of Robert Carey Long's Lloyd 1816-1867 Street Synagogue by adding 2 bays to the east, precisely reproducing its original details Attorney in Baltimore; player-coach of the YMHA championship basketball team in the Reamer, Tommy 1935 1930's An activist who spent four decades championing Baltimore City neighborhoods; Rehfeld, Ruth W. 1928-2003 director of the Northwest Baltimore Corporation in the 1970's Arrived in Baltimore from Richmond, VA in 1829, where he helped establish the first Rehine, Zalma organized minyan in the City and was a charter member of Nidcha Israel 1757-1843 Congregation; buried in the Ettings family cemetery Partner in Reinhard, Meyer & Co. of Baltimore and secretary of the Clotheirs' Board of Reinhard, Samuel 1900-1918 Trade of the City Rembski, Stanislav Painter of many portraits in Baltimore 1898-1993 Served as the first William Kurrelmeyer Curator of Special Collections at Johns Requardt, Cynthia 1992 Hopkins University Libraries Active in Zionist organizations in Baltimore, serving as president of the Zionist Resnick, Alleck 1978-1997 Organization of America in 1983, and supporter of Western Maryland College Engraver and World War II veteran; engraved sundial for the Smithsonian Instituion in Resnick, Leonard 1922-1993 Washington, DC Resnick, Martin Owner and operator of Martin's Caterers, one of the largest catering firms in the US 1964-1988 Resnicoff, Arnold Rabbi Appointed as head chaplain of the European Command of the US Armed Forces 1983-1997 Volunteer and leader in local and national organizations for over 30 years; founder Rever, Brenda Brown and trustee of CHANA and Jewish Women's Archives, as well as other Jewish 1969-1999 charitable groups in Baltimore Historian and political scientist who published a book about the American Jewish Rezneck, Samuel Dr. 1980 family

84 Active member and founder of many Jewish charitable organizations in Baltimore, Ribakow, Sarah R. including Mizrachi Women, American Zionist Organization, Levindale Hebrew Home, 1882-1949 and Shaarei Zion Synagogue First ordained rabbi to live in US, and first rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Rice, Abraham Rabbi 1800-1862 Congregation, arriving in 1840 Richard, Earl & Suzanne Couple spent their honeymoon in Israel on an archelogical dig 1973 Richards, Stephen Cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation 1993 Richman, Isaac & Miriam File contains handwritten family hisotr of the Richman family 1915-1971 Rider, Carol Rombro Article about what author found about her family while doing genealogical research 1992

Elias: Inventor of many principles and patents that are the basis for modern inventions such as electirc railroads and elevators; forced to sell his patents to large Ries, Elias & Elkan 1872-1975 companies, and never received the credit for them. Elkan: chairman of the board of a wholesale show distrubtion firm and active in charitable and civic organizations

Rifkin, Scott Medical doctor and businessman, ran for State Senate 2005 Former Baltimore Municipal Court judge and police station magistrate; life member of Rifman, Avrum K. the NAACP; wrote "Centennial of Eastern European Jewish Immigration 1882-1982 1896-1982 Baltimore as a Gateway City" Rifman, Mel Local golf professional 1979 Governor of Maryland who wrote message to Maryland legislature pointing out that Ritchie, Albert C. 1930 the dates fixed for voter registration conflicted with Jewish High Holidays Rabbi at Eden Street Synagogue, and active in Jewish war relief fund raising; file Rivkin, Reuben Rabbi 1914-1931 contains many articles about the Rabbi Robbins, Bob Artist; file contains sketch of the Jewish Museum of Maryland 1998 Founder of the Benjamin Szold Lodge of the Independent Order of Brith Abraham and Roberts, Harry 1889 active in a host of Baltimore organizations File contains invitation to the wedding of Fanny Dubuskey and Isaac Robinson, Robinson, Isaac 1897 scheduled to be held at Bnai Israel Synagogue on Lloyd Street Served as one of the first judges on the Municipal and District courts after a long Robinson, Jerome 1911-1988 career as a leader in the legislature Baltimore native shared the 1994 Nobel Prize in medicine; spent his career in Rodbell, Martin 1994 research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD Baltimore attorney, was one of 10 recipients of Women Helping Women Award Rody, Emily 1981 presented by the Soroptimist International of the Americas As young man, spent time in Israel at a digging bunkers.Later starting a used Rogers, Eddie 1973, 1999 car business. 4th generation involved in car business.

85 Civic activist, created Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area. President of Rogers, Florence (Mrs. Solomon) Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood,served on the board of the Jewish Theological 1907-2000 Seminary.Active in numerous organizations. Collector of Mezuzot. Real estate lawyer; founded several savings and loan associations after WWI. Active in numerous Jewish charitable organizations: the board of Chizuk Amuno Rogers, Solomon 1890-1971 Congregation, founder of Woodholme Country Club. Fund raiser for the Republican political campaigns. Rolnick, Mitchell H. Salesman for the United States Rubber Company. Belonged to the Masonic Lodge 1939 Assistant United States District Attorney for 3 years, magistrate, & resided over the Roman, Donald P. 1907-1935 Traffic Courts of Baltimore City.

Attorney, art patron, humanitarian. Served on many volunteer and ethical committees. Rome, Stuart 1937-1983 Executive of Baltimore Jewish Council. Active in several Jewish organizations.

Rose, Ernestine Active in abolition of slavery, fought for the suffrage rights of women. 1810-1892 Rosen, Charles and Family File contains a list of family members in Minsk, Russia 1900 Rosen, Dan Professional comedian at age 19. 1983 General practicioner, modern art collector. Honorary trustee of the Baltimore Museum Rosen, Dr. Israel and Family 1912-1988 of Art. Holocaust survivor, collector of letters, post cards & other memorabilia tracing the Rosen, Morris 1985 history of the Holocaust and early years of Zionism. Artistic director of the Arden Theater Company; English teacher at Wilde Lake High Rosen, Nathan 1996 School in Columbia, MD; member of Chevrei Tzedek Congregation Member of B'nai Abraham Congregation (Hagerstown, MD) where he was on the Rosen, Odell H. 1919-1997 board . He bought R & G Department store in 1954. Active in Jewish affairs. Rosenau, William (Rabbi Dr.) Served as rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom for 51 years; author & Biblical scholar 1865-1943 Rosembaum, Irving Active in United Jewish Appeal for Refugees fund raising efforts 1921-2010 Executive director of Baltimore Child Abuse Center, first male prosecutor to join the Rosenberg, Adam 2010 Domestic Violence Unit of the baltimore state's attorney's office. Insurance executive, served on the Liberty Ship during WWII. Member of Har Sinai Roenberg, Benedict and Babette 1921-2010 Congregation, participated in 1963 civil rights march in Washington, philanthropist. Social worker, political activist, poet, volunteer. Membver of Baltimore Hebrew Rosenberg, Carol Frank Congregation, on the board of several museums, participated in scrabble 1918-2001 tournaments.

86 Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg-lover of music and arts.Served on the BSO's Board of Directors from 1955-1992. Philanthropist in the arts, Jewish causes, and numerous organiztions. Ruth Rosenberg Marder-daughter of R.B. Rosenberg, grand daughter of Ruth-1899-1992 Rosenberg Family (Blaustein related) Louis Blaustein. Philanthropist, supported many cultural, educational, medical Ruth R. Marder-1928- organizations. Member of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Henry Rosenberg Jr.-son 2011 of R.B.Rosenberg, Chairman of the board of Crown Central Petroleum corp., supporter of communal and cultural affairs. Rosenberg, Herb Novelty store owner with Elvis memorabilia "Herb's Bargain Center" on Light Street 1999 Lee-Builder, modular homes in Baltimore.Trustee at JMM, board member at Rosenberg, Lee, Larry and Fam. Levindale and Park school. Active in numerous charitable organizations. Larry-son of 1988, 2001 Lee and Juoy. Develped Water-View in Essex-Middle River area. Rosenberg, Leonard H. Insurance executive, chairman of "The Rosenberg Commission" 1975 Democratic member of the House of Delegates. Introduced bills pertaining to lead Rosenberg, Samuel I. (Sandy) poisoning in Baltimore City, housing issues, religious freedom, gay rights,public 1986 health,environmental iissues, and many more Rosenberg, Samuel I. Rabbi Rabbi of Congregation Kneseth Israel of Annapolis, 1983 Poet, essayist, publisher. Cerebral palsy victim since birth used custom built Rosenburg, Robert K. 1965 typewriter Rosenblatt, Dana World Boxing Union middleweight champion 1996

Rosenblatt, Gary Baltimore Jewish Times editor (1974-193),won numerous awards. 1984 World famous cantor and composer. Father of Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt of the Beth Rosenblatt, Joseph (Yossele) 1882-1933 Tfiloh Congregation. Rosenblatt, Max Married to Sarah Dubrow, daughter of Rabbi Dubrow 1937 Rabbi at Kneseth Israel Congregation, in Annapolis for 38 years. Killed by a hit-run Rosenblatt, Rabbi Morris 1913-1985 van. Author of numerous books, grew up in Israel in a secular family. Counsel of Rosenblatt, Naomi 1998 intermarried couples. Cantor at Suburban Orthodox Congregation of Baltimore for 25 years. Also a cerified Rosenblatt, Philip (Cantor) 1992 Mohel. Retired in 1992 Son of the famous cantor Yossele Rosenblatt. Rabbi at Baltimore's Beth Tfiloh Congregation for 50 years. Author, scholar of national and international repute, linguist and Zionist. Taught at Hopkins University for 52 years in the Near Eastern Rosenblatt, Dr. Rabbi Samuel 1903-1983 Studies Department. He was fluent in 9 modern and ancient languages, studied 11 other languages, authored 13 books. His memoir "The Days Of My Years" published in 1976.

87 Used his success working in the family clothing manufacturing business and as a Rosenbloom, Benjamin & Esther K. 1905-2007 venture capitalist to aid Jewish organizations throughout the world Rosenbloom, Carroll Owner of the Baltimore Colts professional football team from 1953-1972 1926-1979 File contains results of research about Solomon Rosenbloom done for Richard Rosenbloom, Solomon 1887-1891 Lansburgh in May 1990 Rosenblum, Avraham Rabbi Guitarist and rabbi, founded the Jewish Collegiate Network in Baltimore in 1988 1988-1992

File contains an invitation to the wedding of Rachel Rosenburg and M. R. Gump to be Rosenburg, Rachel 1839 held at Rebea Hall on Fayette Street near Frederick on Sunday November 7, 1839

Rosendale, Judge File contains a letter to Judge Rosendale dated March 26, 1897 1897 Music professor at Mt. Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD and an observant Rosenfeld, Andrew B. Jew; was subject of a newspaper article about his first major musical composition, a 1998 Roman Catholic Mass. One of Baltimore's best-known artists and known as "The Mayor of Tyson Street". Rosenfeld, Edward (Eddie) 1906-1983 His work was exhibited around the world Rosenfeld, Eugene I. President of Eugene I. Rosenfel & Co. Inc., electrical supplies and contractors Unknown File contains information about the family as provided by Louise Eiseman Millhauser Rosenfeld Family 1835-1927 in May 1985; family left Germany in 1835 and settled in Baltimore Known in Baltimore as Mr. Diz", a horseplayer, a balloon salesman, and as the Rosenfeld, Frank 1919-1985 general master of ceremonies for many events in the City Rosenfeld, Joseph Served as cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for 36 years 1945-1981 A human relations expert, community diplomat, fund raiser for charitable and Rosenfeld, Lois educational organizations, served as executive director of the Baltimore chapter of the 1970-2006 American Jewish Committee, the Salvation Army and other groups Served as director of the Department of Jewish Communal Affairs of The American Rosenman, Yehuda Jewish Committee & was the Director of the Baltimore Jewish Community Center for 1984 14 years Winner of the 1976 Dr. Herman Seidel Humanitarian Award by the Israel Histadrut Council of Greater Baltimore for his work in helping build a medical center in Kirya Rosensteen, Robert 1976 Benyamin, Israel called the Maryland Medical Center; active in other civic and Jewish organizations in Baltimore Rosenstein, Rod J. A U. S. Justice Department official and later named U. S. Attorney 2005 Participated in the investigation of the Old Court Savings and Loan Association and Rosenstein, Howard F. the person who uncovered the existance of $1.92 million worth of bearer bonds that 1987 Jeffrey Levitt had appartently stashed away

88 File contains death notice for Mrs. Babetta Rosenthal published January 11, 1901 in Rosenthal, Abraham and Babetta 1821-1901 the Jewish Comment Newspaper article from April 1942 about Mr. Rosenthal's copy of a book containing a Rosenthal, Ben sketch of his father's firm, S. Rosenthal & Co., a drygoods company founded before 1860 the Civil War Worked at the Baltimore Museum of Art for 24 years, rising to the position of Chief Rosenthal, Gertrude 1904-1989 Curator in 1969 Baltimore builder and philanthropist, subject of a newspaper article describing his endowment of $200,000 to the Baltimore Hebrew College to fund a professorship and Rosenthal, Isaac C. 1973 the establishment of the Isaac C. Rosenthal Center for Jewish Education at the school; file also contains an autobiography of Mr. Rosenthal Rosenthal, Louis World famous sculptor of miniature bronzes 1887-1964 Dry goods merchant in Baltimore who was a member of many organizations; file Rosenthal, Samuel 1833-1893 contains a copy of his Certificate of Naturalization dated November 20, 1858 Family long active in Frederick, MD, Jacob in the business community and Benjamin Rosenstock Family 1878-1979 as an attorney for over 50 years Served as vice president of operations for almost 9 years and as interim director for 3 Ross, David Z. 1988-1998 months of the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital Co-founder of Baltimore chocolate candy manufacturing business (Naron Candy Ross, James Zellick 1918-2004 Company) and a World War II pilot Established a personal computer museum in the Hunt Valley offices of his company, Roswell, Bob 1995 System Source Famous as an art dealer, critic and connoisseur, he sold art all over the United States; Roten, Ferdinand in retirement he founded the Baltimore Print Club and reactivated and chaired the 1900-1972 Temple Oheb Shalom Fine Arts Committee Donald Rothman was instrumental in the establishment of Center Stage and his son Rothman, Donald & John 1963-2007 John, born in Baltimore, was a professional actor based in New York Died of malnutrtion while being held as a prisoner by the Germans during World War Rothman, Milton 1916-1945 II Rothschild, Adrien Winner of many national and international awards for her quilting 1990 Rothschild, Amalie Randolph Well known documentary film maker born in Baltimore 1975-1999

Worked as an artist in Baltimore for 65 years; known as an artist, philanthropist and Rothschild, Amalie Rosenfeld 1916-2001 advocate for fellow painters and sculptors; in 1936 married Randolph S. Rothschild

89 Longtime leader in the Jewish community and Baltimore in general, held many posts in the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, was the first woman to Rothschild, Marie L. 1903-1993 serve on the board of Sinai Hospital, and was very active in the Baltimore Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation

One of the founders and president of the Sun Life Insurance Company, was very Rothschild, Moses active in many civic and religious organizations and causes, including being one of 1863-1937 the founders of the National Conference of Jews and Christians An attorney whose family owned Sun Life Insurance Co. of America; was a parton of Rothschild, Randolph contemporary American music for over 50 years; major benefactor of the Baltimore 1910-2003 Symphony Orchestra and the Peabody Conservatory Sanford Z. Rothschild Sr, Sanford Z. Rothschild Jr., and Arnold Rothschild were all involved with the management of the Sun Life Insurance Co. of America until the Rothschild Family 1894-2011 family sold it in 1972 and they formed an investment management firm; Sanford Sr. was also one of the founders of the Maryland Blue Cross-Blue Shield system Baltimore developer who was invited to work on the Mamilla commercial development Rouse, James 1979 in Jerusalem Served as cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and as the president of the Rowland, Judith K. 1998 American Conference of Cantors Former Montgomery County judge and Maryland State Delegate; wife Ida also served Ruben, L. Leonard 1926-2007 in Maryland House of Delegates Baltimore born billionaire and philanthropist, serves as a partner of the Carlyle Group, Rubenstein, David 1950-2010 one of the largest private equity firms

Served as spiritual leader of Har Sinai Congregation, an insurance counselor and Rubenstein, Charles A. Rabbi 1870-1949 "Rabbi at Large" who served many congregations and causes without renumeration

Served as executive director of the Baltimore Y.M.H.A., involved with the Equitable Rubenstein, Frank J. Life Assurance Society over 30 years, and active in many Jewish organizations in the 1937-1970 City Baltimore City Council member who also prepared boys for their bar mitzvahs as a Rubenstein, Leon A. 1960 hobby Rubenstein, Yitchok Rabbi at Tzemach Tzedek Congregation in East Baltimore 1942 Baltimore author who wrote "Our Third Cousin Ceely" a book about an immigrant Rubin, Lilliam Tucker 1955 family's life in America Owner of Pratt Discount Home Furnishings and organizer of the Pratt Street Rubin, Erwin 1994 Merchants Association, for which he was honored by the City

90 Baltimore poet, writer and businessman; honored by the Associated Guidance & Placement Bureau of the Associated Jewish Charities for his hiring of persons with Rubin, Max 1898-1971 employment handicaps; both he and his wife were very active in many local Jewish charitable organizations File contains a picture of 2 brothers from Baltimore who enlisted in the Army and Rubinstein, Albert & Myer 1940 Navy a few days after Pearl Harbor Neurologist, violinist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst humanitarian, writer and inventor of Rubinstein, Hyman S. 1904-1994 his own shorthand system Founder and Head of the Ner Israel Rabbinical College; his wife, Fannie, was known Ruderman, Jacob Rabbi for her work with the College auxiliary and the help she gave indiviaual in the 1900-1987 Baltimore community Subject of article in Baltimore Sun about his being the oldest student at Towson State Rudich, Milton 1993 University at the age of 88 Rudick, H. Mannie File contains an article about the Rudick Family Circle and a family tree 1975 For 32 years presided over PBS' Wall Street Week, a landmark financial advice show Rukeyser, Louis 1933-2006 developed in Owings Mills Subject of article in Baltimore Sun about the class she taught at the St. Frances Ruskin, Gila Rabbi 2006 Academy Catholic School in East Baltimore File contains a book about the roots and life in America of the Reifenberg / Russell Russell, Irene 2005 family, founders of R & H Motors Co. Russian, Sheila First woman rabbi in Baltimore, serving at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation 1979

Born in Kiev, arrived in US in 1910, owned and operated the Union Brothers furniture Ruttenberg, Benjamin A. 1910 mill, located on Fort Avenue, wherequality furniture was designed and manufactured

S Obituaries Sachs, Arnie Veteran White House news photographer. Pictures of presidents and orther events. 1996

Executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council for 1941-1975. Mediator, fought Sachs, Leon 1907-1992 ratial and religious discrimination. Oral history interview transcript , 1991. Baltimore City Bar Association first female president, past president of the Mt. Sachs, Sheila Washington Improvement Association, appointed by Mayor Schaefer to the school 1987 board. Attorney General of Maryland for 8 years from 1979.. Partner in the powerful Sachs, Stephen 1983 Washington law firm Wilmer, Cutler and Pickering for 13 years.

91 Assesinated Egyptian president, sought peace with Israel. Jehan Sadat spoke at the Sadat, Anwar and Jehan 50th anniversary of the Women's Department of the Associated Jewish Community 1981 Federation of Baltimore. Safdie, Moshe Israeli architect. He worked in Baltimore Inner Harbor and Coldspring 1980 Founder of a lawfirm, founing member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, Chairman of the Sagner, Louis J. congregation's board of directors, named as "man of the year" by the brotherhood in 1901-1982 1945. Active in numerous Jewish charitable organizations. Neurosurgeon, art collector, poet. Director of Div. of Neurological Surgery of the U. of MD School of Medicine, Chief of Neurosurgery at Sinai Hospital, President College of Salcman, Dr. Michael 2007 Neurological Surgeons, President, board of trusties of Baltimore's Contemporary Museum. Publication of scientific papers and books of poems. Active in numerous Jewish organizations.Founder of Camp Glyndon for diabetic Salganik, Gordon 1979 children, businessman, sportsman. Archivist for McDonough School. The school was founded in 1873 as a non- Salkin, Frayda denominational semi-military boys academy. In 1975 admitted the first female 2000 student. Salkin, Jeff Host of "Wall Street Week" at Maryland Public Television . 2011 Cantor of Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Also performed in Yiddish theater in Salkov, Abraham Rochester. In concert san opera, yiddish songs, liturgical music, also composed 1978 music Director, research programs of the Office of Naval Research. Published scientific Salkowitz, Edward 1981 papers extensively, received numerous awards and honors. Born in Poland, came to NY in 1783. He became a broker . Became active in Jewish community affairs in Philadelphia.Made the largest single contribution to the erection Salomon, Haym of the first building in 1782 of the Israel Congregation. Joined other prominent -1785 Jews in Pennsylvaniato request the removal of religious test oath required for office- holding under the State Constitution. Saloman, Samuel M. and Bertha Death certificate 1842-1909 Wife of Rabbi Murray Saltzman. Educator in public schools in two states, helped desegregate junior high schools, assisted in fundraising for the Saltzman, Esther 1994 transformation of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. She wanted to have her own professional private life. Rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for 18 years. Was a national force in the Saltzman, Rabbi Murray 1930-2010 fight for civil rights and social justice. Member of the U.S.Civil Rights Comission. Cantor at Washington's Adas Israel Congregation. Composer of "Rescue in Denmark Saltzman, Arnold (Cantor) 2000 Symphony" about Denmark's rescue of its Jews in 1943.

92 Salzman, Jennifer 11 years old participation in Walk for Israel in 1979 1979 Rabbi at Shomrei Mishmeres.Honored for 50 years as Dean and teacher at Samson, Rabbi Hymen L. 1894-1989 Talmudical Academy. Scholar, teacher, taught 40 years at the Talmudical Academy. Brother of Rabbi Samson, Rabbi Joseph 1906-1971 Hymen Samson. For more than a half century, she was involved in the Jewish community of Baltimore, in the Unitrd States and Israel. Philanthropist, active member of several Samuels, Anna M. Jewish organizations and Zionist and cultural programs. She was instrumental in 1892-1986 creating the "Moshava" camp. Active in Israel Bond's beginning, She was honored by Israel Bonds in 1980. Beth Tfiloh congregant, general Chairman of Israel Bonds of Maryland for 2 years. Samuelson, Barbara Active in numerous Jewish organizations. Honored by the Women's Division,Israel 2001 Bond's of Maryland at the Golda Meir Award Dinner Owner of Champion Ford dealership, largest on the East Coast, from 1971-1985. It Samuelson, Fred 1985 was sold to Koons.dealership.

Long time leader in the Baltimore Jewish Community, President of the Jewish Sandler, Ed -1996 Historical Society of Maryland, President of Chizuk Amuno Congregation 1971-1974.

Member of Beth Am Congregation, Columnist of the Evening Sun of Baltimore, The Sandler, Gilbert Baltimore Jewish Times, historian and author of several books about the Jewish life 2006 and movement of Jews in Baltimore. Active in Jewish and civic affairs. Sandler, Gilbert Speech on Baltimore Jewish Community Sandler Joseph Article of Joseph Sandler's life by his son. -1952 Lawyer with knowledge of privacy law, defended Linda Tripp, Jeffrey Levitt, Carl Sandler, Paul Mark 1998 Ripken Sr. Founding father of Israel. Israel's Finance Minister for 11 years.He helped to bring Sapir, Pinchas Golda Meir and later Yitzhak Rabin to power. He was member of the Hagana, was jailed by the Brirsh for organizing illigel strikes by Jewish workers. Founder of Save-A-Heart Foundation. Named as "Outstanding Citizen of Maryland" Sapperstein, Bernard P by JWV and also named to the Maryland Jewish Hall of Fame at the Lloyd Street 1921-1993 Synagogue. Had vending business. Member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation. Encountered anti-semitism when tried to rent a store in Reisterstown, in 1925. Rented Sapperstein Family 1980 a store in Park Heights instead. Rabbi of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, lawyer in Washington. Trying Sapperstein, Rabbi David to resolve problems between Jews and blacks. Spoke at the National Association for the advancement of Colored People convention.

93 Sapolsky, Louis (Buddy) Became executive Director of the JCC in 1994. 1994 U.S. Senator D-MD., 3 term member of the House of Representatives. Recipient of Sarbanes, Paul S. the annual Sidney Hollander Award of Distinction by the MD-chapter of the American 1979 Jewish Congress. City activist, pianist. Went to educate children in public schools about music. Wife of Saslav, Ann Heiligman 1978 Isidor Saslav, former concertmaster at the Baltimore Symphony Sold chocolet at the Holins Street market, later at other markets too. Had several Sass, Isaac 1994 confectionary stores where he sold candy and ice cream. Sattell, Emily Opened the first artist management company in Baltimore 1973 Sartren, Irving A deli store owner whos business burned down in Pikesville. 1985 Nathan-died in 1946, active Zionist, qwner of several bowling alleys. 2 Sons, Dr Irving,Henry, daughter Mignon.unmarried, social worker. Gladys K Sauber -wife of Sauber Family Henry ,scalptor, printmaker. Designed the Holocaust memorial at the Baltimore 1998 Hebrew Congregation Cemetery in Reisterstown. Her work was displayed in several cities and museums. Correspondent with the Pacific Stars and Stripes, was killed in 1969 near the DMZ in Savanuck, Paul D Vietnam. There is and award created after him by the Army and is awarded yearly to 1976 a journalist. Savitz, Maxine Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy. 1980 Sax, Benjamin (Dr) and Miriam Gluskin Miriam-1898-2000, Graduate of the Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. Family tree. Helfgott Sax Benjamin-1892-1949 First woman president of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. Was chairman of the Women's Div . Of the Associated Jewish Charities, worked in the Saxon, Frederica 1986 family's real estate development company. Active in numerous Jewish charitable organizations. Principal of the Chizuk Amuno Hebrew School for 40 years. Founder of the Educators Assembly, the association of professional educators affiliated with the Jewish Saye, Hymen 1971 Theological Seminary of America. Graduated from Johns Hopkins University . Translated articles in bullettins for Hopkins Hospital.

Studied piano with a private teacher, did not attend high school, worked as a typist at Schabb, Dora Matz 1895-1995 several places, after her husband's death she worked at Hutlers department store.

Schaefer, William Donald (Mayor) article about a fundraiser event for Mayor Schaefer's re-election in 1975 1975 Constructed an American flag which he carried into the Battle of the Bulge for his Schaffer, Irvin platoon, he was a tailor and fashioned the banner from fabrics he found in a deserted 1999 house in Germany.

94 Internationally known pediatrician. Associate professor of pediatrics at Hopkins Alexander-University Scool of Medicine, had a large private practice, lectured around Schaffer, Dr. Alexander J and Ruth the world, worked with the city health department, was chief of pediatrics at Sinai Alexander 1902-1981 Hutzler Shaffer .Hospital. Ruth-Pianist. Got her musical education at the . Ruth-1908-2004 Performed with the Baltimore Symphony Spoke several languages. Was a volunteer teacher for foreign born children and adults.

His grave is in the Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery on Belair Rd. Spiritual leader of the Shearith Israel Synagogue. Was the American delegate to the first World Zionist Schaffer, Rabbi Schepschel 1862-1933 Congress in 1897 led by Dr . At his return to Baltimore they launched the National Zionist Organization in America. Schanfarber, Tobias (Rabbi) Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation 1862-1942

Arthur-president of Maryland Cup Corp.,benefactor in the Jewish community and Temple Emanuel, helped to establish the low-vision clinic at the Wilmer eye Institute.(1911-1992). Bernard- Founder of Shapiro's Food Mart, involved in Jewish organizations and Jewish learning (1901-1982).Leon-Peace advocate,property manager, active in the United Nations Association, , (1922-1998). Lillian-Commercial artist for Hutzler Brothers, painted in watercolor, Shapiro-various exhibited widely, was member of the Watercolor Society and Artist Equity, (1921- 1997). Dr. Solomon-Chief of psychological services at the Veterans Administration Hospital, chairman of the Maryland Psychological Association,member of the Board of Jewish Education, president of the Suburban Orthodox Congregation, (1923-1989) Solomon-Joined the Jewish Legion, served under Jabotinsky, participated in the military operation ain Galipoli and in the conquest of Palestine from the Turks. He was a lifelong Zionist, supporter of the JNF. (1896-1969)

Schapiro, Alex Beth Bat Mitzvah booklet 1997 Active in Jewish and civic organizations. President of the textile division of the National Association of Recycling Industries. President of Levindale that he also helped to establish, one of the founders of the Beth El Congregation, founder of Schapiro, Bernard (Ben) 1900-1991 People Encouraging People (PEP) to help rehabilitate the mentali ii, was honored by President Regan as America's most outstanding volunteer, and honored by many organizations. Owner of the Laurel Race Course. Gave a generous contribution to the Boy Scout Schapiro , John Center.Was member of Oheb Shalom Congregation , served on the board of Sinai 1915-2002 Hospital and the Maryland Historical Society. Schecter, Jerrold Associate White House press secretary during the Carter administration

95 Rabbi of the Rogers Ave. Synagogue (1976). Article about what Zionism means to Schechter, Joseph (Rabbi) 1976 him. Singer in several Jewish and non-Jewish Choirs. Established the Yiddish Club. Gave Schein, Nat lectures about the Yiddish Humor.1984 Scheinberg, Max L. Appointed as Director of development for the Talmudical Academy. 1984 Sidney- Cardiologist. Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Clinic at University Hospital. Staff member and consultant on numerous hospitals. Held presidential position in Scherlis, Dctors-Family Leonard and many cardiac association. Leonard-Cardiology professor was early advocate of CPR Sidney-1915-1990 Sidney Founded the American Heart Association's CPR Committee. Trained and educated Leonard 1922-2006 numerous medical fellows, held high positions in several cardiologic organizations. Member of Beth El Synagogue.

Loyola College professor and daughter killed in by terrorists. Also killed were Scherr, Alan & daughter Naomi 2008 Rabbi and his wife Rivka, directors of Lubavitch of .

Established Peer Construction Co. which built tract homes, shopping centers and apartments. Avid sportsman, owned the for 5 years, he owned a Scherr, Nathan "Reds" 1923-2003 horse that won the Preakness in 1982. Member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation He conributed to several organization and was memeber of few country clubs. Scheur, Michael and Adele the golden wedding anniversary announcement President, Chairman of the JNF Finance Committee, Chairman of the Columbus Schiff, Albert 1967 Zionist Emergency Committee. Under his leadership the JNF made great strides. Publisher of the New YorkPost for 37 years, daughter of Jacob Schiff, married Rudolf Schiff, Dorothy 1903-1989 Sonneborn in 1953. Rabbi of Beth Am Congregation. Graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Schiffer, Rabbi Ira 1987 College, Schlassinger, David Applied for insurance on a "Hebrew Bible" written on Parchment 1864 Schleider, David Son of caterer Leonard Schleider. Invented "True Lemon" packets. 2005 Director of the Widowed Persons Service sponsored by the Sinai Hospital Auxiliary in Schloss, Marilyn Baltimore Schloss, Nathan Last Will and Testament, Family information. 1988 Artist. Incorporated motion into his artwork. Judaism plays a large part in his works.He Schlossberg-Cohen, Jay 1994 exhibited among many places at the Baltimore JCC. JHU professor, expert in medical Illustratio.His most famous works "The Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy" and "Mr Bones" and 18 inch, three- Schlossberg, Leon 1912-1999 dimentional scale model of a human skeleton. Received several awards and honors. Was member of Oheb Shalom Congregation.

96 Schnaper, Joseph Developer in Baltimore area. Served in WWII, and the Korean War. 1921-2007 Tailor, active in many organizations. Founder and president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers in Baltimore. Founder and leader of several Jewish organizations. Schnaper, David 18881980 The Agudas Achim Anshe Sphard Congregation. Was honored by groups he was active in.

Rabbi of Chizuk Amuno Congregation 1876-1916.Was the very first American-born Schneeberger, H.W.Rev. Dr. 1848-1916 ordained Rabbi in American Jewish history. He was a scholar and communal leader.

Known as the "Lubavitcher " leader of Habad Hasidim in the first half of the , Joseph Isaac (Rabbi) 1880-1959 20th century.

Son of the Rabbi Joseph Isaac, succeeded him as the "Lubavitcher Rebbe" leader of the Habad movement. Established series of institutions and programs in several Schneerson, Menachem Mendel 1902-1994 countries Had followers all around the world.Received the Congressional Gold Medal. posthumously. He represented the highest ideals of scholarship, teaching and charity.

Director of contemporary theater. He staged plays on and off Broadway, regional Schneider, Alan theaters, outside of the US. One of the most important plays was Waiting for Godot. 1918-1984 He headed various theaters, taught at several educational institutions. Inherited the store "Salvage Exchange" in Highlandtown from his aunt and uncle.els Schneider, Stanford fake flowers, foams cut tosize, and bric-a-brac, ect. Since his son,s death of AIDs, he 1998 and his wife volunteered at the Johns Hopkins AIDs center. Worked at "The Hecht" Department store at the age of 15. The picture shows the Schnydman, Rose Lerner 1925 stock girls with an actor. Schoen, Max Abraham, father of Max 1872-1916. Citizenship paper. 1910 Clothier and phylanthropist. He was member of the Suburban Club and the Oheb Schoeneman, Ansel 1879-1969 Shalom Congregation. Chemist, turned to glass blowing artist. Survivor of the Holocaust. Established the Eva Schonfield, Eva Schonfiels Designs at the , where she sold her artwork. Her work was on 1935- 2011 display at the White House. Schoenfeld, Rabbi Victor Booklet-Essays and sermons "Life's Purpose" 1972 Necktie manufacturer, member of the Explorers Club. Invented and patented a clip-on tie. Founding member of Beth Jacob Congregation, served on the board of JFS and Schreter, A. Harvey 1917-2008 the Associated and the B'nai Brith Abraham Schreter Lodge. Traveled to more than 85 countries around the world.

97 Was president of A. Schreter and Sons tie company which he started with his father. Was twice president of Beth Jacob Congregation. Member of the Board of directors of Schreter, Sidney the Safety First of Maryland, the Association of Prevention of Accidents on the Israeli 1903-1991 Highways and the JNF. His seconf wife Rose Miller Schreter was the widow of Rabbi Uri Miller Schtak, David Reuben Translation of marriage certificate. 1835 Sculptor of medallic art for the Numismatic Association. Also known as "Baltimore's Monument maker". Spent several years studying and working in Paris. Four of his Schuler, Hans 1875- major pieces are in the Walters Art Gallery. For 25 years he was director of the Maryland Institute of Art. Schulman, Arthur Rev. Mohel, Certified Orthodox Circumcision Specialist. 1994 Schupp, Bonnie J. Article about what makes a good photographer. 1982 Cigar maker. Copies of cemetery account of Oheb Shalom Congregation, wedding Schwab, Frederick and Mollie Wheatfield 1896, 1932 menu at reception.

Born in Germany, Came to Baltimore at the invitation of Shearith Israel-Glen Avenue Shul-where he served for 22 , than served 37 years as the spiritual leader of Khal Adath Jeshurun Congregation in NY. He was a leader in the orthodox community. Schwab, Rabbi Simon 1909-1995 Founder of Bais Yaakov School for girls in Baltimore, teacher in the Ner Israel Rabbinical College, author of prayers memorializing the Holocaust victims recited on Tisha B'av. Article -History of the Jews in Baltimore of the past 50 years-1952.

Copy of Census in 1920. Real estate developer donated lot to the ciry for a new Schwaber, Milton 1956 branch library. Lawyer representing the Baltimore Jewish community spoke about the ethnic role of city politics (1984). Served as Circuit Judge in Baltimore. Served on numerous Schwait, Allan 1984 organizations civic and religious. Board of directors of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Honored by the 86th anniversary national dinner by Beth Tfiloh Schwartz, Abba A. 1984 Congregation. Received the President Award. Schwartz Family-Israel, Aaron Gerson, Gerson-Founder and president for 10 years of the Hebrew Children's Sheltering and Gerson-1835-1911 Harry, Louis Protective Association, highly respected member of the community.

98 Born in Lithuania. In 1908 became the Rabbi of Shomrei Mishmeres Hakodes (Lloyd Street Synagogue) in Baltimore,. Built a Shul library, organized the first all day school outside of New York, called The Hebrew Parochial School, organized the Rabbis and Schwartz, Rabbi Avraham Nachman, than the kashrus. He was recognized universally as The Rabbi of Baltimore. He built 1871-1937 Rebetzin Golda Miriam & Dr. Josph J. the beginning of the Orthodox community. He was one of the founfers of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of the US and Canada and the American Agudath Israel. Copy of the Naturalization papers. Manifest of arrival.Son of the Rabbi-Dr.Joseph J-

Schwartz, Rabbi Avraham Nachman, Paper on Rabbi Schwartz by Rabbi Shuvalsky

Son of Rabbi Avraham Schwartz.National vice president of the State of Israel Bonds Schwartz, Dr. Joseph J. For 12 years he was head of the European relief and rehabilitation for the American 1899-1975 Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Active leader in numerous Jewish organizations

Schwartz, Joseph M. Philanthropist and land developer. Supporter of Jewish educational institutions. 1984

Rabbi at Beth Israel Congregation in Salisbury, MD., before retirement. Served in several congregations in the US. President of the Rabbinical Association of Southern Schwartz, Rabbi Maurice 1914-1987 California. Active in Philadelphia in the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. His son, Rabbi Ronal V Schwartz served at Beth Jacob Congregation in Baltimore.

Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation, affiliated with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Schwartz, Rabbi Ronald Congregations of America. Youth Director for the National Conference of NCSY in the 1984 upper NY State Region. Active in several organization dealing with the elderly. Rabbi of Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. Great effort in adult education. Article Schwartz, Rabbi Steven 2004 about him from J.T. Baltimore Life Style July 9, 2004

Irving Tubby-ran a family garment-service business, key witness of the trial of Gov. Marvin Mendell. Army Lt. Col..Alvin Howard-Studied at the National Academy of Design and the Maryland Institute of Art where he taught for a few years. . Was member of Oheb Shalom Congregation. His portrait art work was exhibited in numerous places. Was listed in the "Who's Who In American Art".Joseph M.-Reeal 1910-1996-Irving T. Schwartz, Various Estate developer. Sold WWII surplus clothing, than donated millions to hospitals and Alvin- 1916-2000 schools, secular and religious. Wa member of Beth El Congregation. Dr. Robert E.- Joseph M -1921-1999 Optometrist, humanitarian, named Maryland Optometrist of the Year. Provided eye care for the poor.Member of numerous organization to help and develop rehabilitation for the blind. Was active in Jewish life. President of Temple Beth Shalom in Arnold, MD.David-Naturalization paper in file.

Schwartzman, Maury Tought tennis to generation. Head pro at Bare Hills Country Club. 1983

99 Lived and were active in Dundalk. She had MS and they had to move. Took out a full Schwartzman, Milton and Mildred 1985 page newspaper ad to say good by to their community. Schwarzschild, Henry F."Bud" Living in Owings Mills. A description of his visit to , where he was born. 2000 Active Zionist living in Baltimore, daughter and granddaughter of very active Zionists Seidel, Betty Samuels 1940-1998 and married into the Seidel family who were also ardent Zionists Geriatrist and local Baltimore and national Zionist leader. Organizer of the Labor Seidel, Herman Dr. 1884-1969 Zionist organization and Histradut in Baltimore. Baltimore personality who had careers in professional wrestling, yodeling, and Selenkow, Ida Mae 1932-2010 nursing. Editor in New York who was known for publishing some of D. H. Lawrence's early Seltzer, Thomas 1875-1943 works; married Adele Szold, daughter of Rabbi & Mrs. Benjamin Szold of Baltimore Selz, Abraham Served as a mohel in Germany and Baltimore 1853-1881 Was rabbi at Adath Yeshurun-Mogen Abraham Congregation for over 30 years; married to the former Pauline Kahn of Baltimore, whose mother founded the Central Shafran, Rabbi Simcha 1924-1982 Hebrew Book Store of Baltimroe and father was the spiritual leader of Anshe Emunah Congregation on Hanover Street Henry: Board chairman of the family furniture business his father founded in South Baltimore; one of the founders of the Beth El Synagogue and the Woodholme Shaivitz Family Country Club. Bernard: long time vice president of the family-owned funriture 1900-1993 business and an aspiring comedy writer; he and his cousin closed the last of the business's locations in 1991.

Sylvan: Practicing dentist in Baltimore, twice ran unsuccessfully for Congress, studied and became an anesthesiologist, and known for his autobiography where he was Shane, Sylvan & Sara critical of the local medical professional hierarchy. Sara: former teacher, mother of 1958-1968 four and active member of many Jewish organizations, was honored as "Woman of the Year" by the Ladies Auxiliary of Bais Yaakov School for Girls. Known for her Baltimore loan company that provided loans to women when banks Shanis, Rose 1899-1982 would not, and her charitable contributions. Joseph: founded Maryland Cup Corporation in 1921. Ida:active in religious Shapiro Family organizations and philanthropy in Baltimore. Henry: president and board member of 1921-1980 Maryland Cup. Samuel: elected president of Maryland Cup in 1980. His autobiography "Go, My Son" included his World War II experiences in Russia and Shapiro, Chaim 1922-1990 Poland. Shapiro, David Served as a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates. 1978-1981

100 Rabbi at Agudas Achim Anshe Sphard on Park Heights Ave (1941-1955), Anshe Shalom Congregation in New Rochelle, NY (1955-1957), and Tifereth Israel Anshe Shapiro, Ephraim F. Sphard Congregation on Dolfield Avenue. Worked for many years as a youth group 1941-1972 advisor and ended his career as a guidance counselor at the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore. Born and raised in Baltimore, won the Pulitzer Prize for his poetry (1945) and was Shapiro, Karl Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress in 1947. File contains two of his 1913-2000 poems, one signed by the author.

Founded Magic Me, and international charity that brings young people into nursing Shapiro, Kathy Levin 1957-2004 homes; worked as a theatrical producer of Broadway shows; and wrote plays herself.

Shapiro, Lee Baltimore artist known for her sculptures 1983 Founder of Diversions, a tour company in Baltimore that sponsors over 300 trips Shapiro, Lenny 1995 around the US annually. Shapiro, Leo Holacaust survivor who was a murder victim during a robbery of his home. 1920-1979 Baltimore born, and son of sports agent and Baltimore attorney Ron, was general Shapiro, Mark manager of the Cleveland and voted Executive of the Year in 2005 by Major League 1992-2006 Baseball. Shapiro, Samuel Founder of Samuel Shapiro & Company, a Baltimore-based brokerage firm. 1896-1987 Samuel: Long time city politician and businessmanwho homicide detectives assumed was murdered shortly after his reported disapppearance. Abraham: Veteran of the Shapiro, Samuel D. & Abraham 1897-1973 volunteer Jewish Legion where he served for 2 years, worked for Hutzlers his whole career. Husband and wife were Soviet dissidents and spokespersons for the freeing of Soviet Sharansky, Natan & Avital 1974-1988 Jews; they spoke in Baltimore in 1979 and 1987. Was Baltimore Commissioner of Health for 3 years and went on to be principal deputy Sharfstein, Joshua 2006-2010 commissioner of the federal Food and Drug Administration. Medical director of the Sheppard Pratt Hospital and was named its president and Sharfstein, Steven S. 1992 chief executive officer. Assistant executive director of the Jewish Community Center for 7 years and then Shavrick, Gerald elevated to the newly created post of associate director. Native of Baltimore and 1978-1985 graduate of the Talmudical Academy. Rabbi at Oheb Shalom Congregation. Named to lifetime post in 1956.During his Shaw, Rabbi Abraham and Maxine tenure the congregation moved from Eutaw Place to Park Heights Ave. His wife 1910-1998 Maxine, pre-deceased him in 1966.

101 Owner of the Four Star Corporation, builder of the Loch Ridge Shopping Center.. Shecter, Alan and Joanne 1981, 2007 Joanne Shecter completed the 1987 and 1988 Boston Marathon. . Advertising executive (Shecter and Levin), Broadway playwright, founder of Beth Tfiloh Synagogue and the Woodholme Country Club. Owner of bowling alleys and movie theaters. Worked with the American Jewish Congress for the ratification of Louis-1901-1992 Shecter, Louis E. and Rosalyn Genocide Convention that was adopted by the United Nations. Art collector. Rosalyn- Rosalyn- 1914-2009 granddaughter of Ignatz Margareten, founder of the Matza company. Head of Maryland's censorship board during 1960s, fought to keep adult movie content away from children. Son of Louis and Rosalyn, artist. His painting were exhibited in 27 countries. Several Shecter, Mark 1983 US presidents own his paintings. 19 year old claimed Israeli citizenship,killed, burned and dismembered an Sheinbein, Samuel 1999 acquantance in Mongomery County. Fled to Israel. Trial was in Israel.. His 15 foot high bronze memorial for the Holocaust was unveiled in 1988 in Baltimore. Sheppard, Joseph 1930- Published 6 books. Member of several art societies. Working for the Baltimore City School Department, tried to elimonate drugs and guns Sher, Annabelle from the schools. Wanted to be known by her own profession, not just as the wife of 1994 Richard Sher, television personality. Delegate, senator from Montgomery County. Was an artist. Her son Tod David sher Sher, Patricia 1931-2001 represnted Silver Spring in the House of Delegates. Sher, Richard Televisiion personality. 1984 City Supreme Bench Judge, advisor to governors. Known as the state's top constitutional and tax lawyer. After retirement from the Supreme Bench, he went into Sherbow, Judge Joseph private practice, mainly corporate and public-utilities cases. Served in numerous state 1901-1979 comissions. Received the"Man of the Year " award in 1951 presented by Harry Greenstein, for his contribution as Adviser on Jewish Affairs Well known local "character," ran a newstand in downtown Baltimore for many years Sherman, Abe 1898-1987 and served with distinction in both World Wars I and II. A former Rouse Co executive and real estate agent who fought against segregation in Sherman, Malcolm (Mal) 1922-2009 housing in the 1950's and 1960's. Baltimore attorney had a career in the Maryland National Guard of more than 40 Sherman, Philip years and rose to the rank of Brigadier General; Served as President of the Jewish 1924-2004 Historical Society and had several of his writings published by the group. A decorated World War II veteran who landed at Omaha Beach in 1944, he served in Sherr, Mel the Maryland National Guard for 49 years; known for playing the violin at Baltimore 1915-1997 social gatherings that called for unamplified music.

102 Owner of a show store on the south side of Cross Street in 1912, while his mother ran Sherry, Otto 1912 a dry goods store next door. Reuben: Baltimore attorney who represented politicians and ticket brokers, and Shiling, Reuben & Pearl headed the Maryland Association for Mental Health. Pearl: Social worker for the 1917-2009 Maryland Health Department and helped establish secual assault care centers. Immigrant from Belarus, worked as painter in Baltimore where his works reflected his Shlosberg, Izya 1997 Judaism, his family, and his interests in both science and art. A newspaper editor and publisher, columnist and public relations person, edited and Shochatt, Maurice 1911-1991 published the Baltimore Beacon for 20 years.

Served as chaplain's assistant to Rabbi Michelson at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds Shofer, Bernie 1944-1945 during World War II; his family owned a furniture store in Baltimore for many years.

Headed Mishkon Israel Congregation for nearly 30 years and then supervised kashruth of the Bluefeld Catering Company ; served as head of the Baltimore Shoham, J. B. Rabbi 1901-1978 Orthodox Rabbinical Association and was active in the formation of the local Vad Ha Kashruth. Played violin with the Baltimore Symphony where she became known as the "Jewish Shor, Sylvia 1939-1983 mother" of the Orchestra. Nationally known comedian who got his start in show business while attending Shorr, Lonnie 1939-2008 high school. Hebrew scholar and ardent Zionist had been a pioneer in Palestine in the 1920's; moved to the United States for health reasons and worked in Baltimore for many Shoubin, Sraiah years as a teacher of Hebrew at the Baltimore Talmud Torah school and Chizuk 1902-1985 Amuno Hebrew School. Served as president of the Chug Ivri, the Hebrew cultural society. Shpritz, Howard Served as executive director of the Beth Tfiloh congregation. 1964 Holacaust survivor who came to live in Baltimore later in life, he worked as a Shualy, Mordchai correspondent and editor for several different Yiddish language newspapers in the 1923-1982 United States and Israel. Vivienne: an actress active in Baltimore theater for over 50 years. Louis: a well Shub, Vivienne & Louis known concert pianist who has given concerts throughout the United States and 1912-2005 Europe and taught music in Baltimore. Shugarman, Harvey Owner of Harvey's Restaurant in Greenspring Station. 1997

103 Albert: Headed family paint company and was once described as "boss angel" of the Maryland Republican Party because of his financial support. Leroy: Chemist whose Shuger, Albert & Leroy development of reflectorized paints made the world's roads safer; was the last 1896-1997 surviving member of the founding family of the Baltimore Paint & Chemical Corporation. Baltimore born early Internet journalist whose columns on the media and terrorism Shuger, Scott 1948-2002 appeared in Slate. File contains the marriage certificate of these two people signed by Rabbi Isaac B. Shuman, Nathan & Arnestein, Minnie 1925 Isaacson. Rabbi at several congregations: 1931-1935: Congregation Children of Israel in Athens, GA and was the organizer & first director of the Jewish Student Union at the Shusterman, Abraham Rabbi University of Georgia; 1935-1941: Temple Israel in Tulsa, OK; 1941-1972 Har Sinai 1907-1995 Congregation in Baltimore; and 1977-1983 Temple Shalom of Naples, FL. Known for his interfaith efforts in Baltimore community. File contains a copy of the naturalization papers of Gitel Schwalsky, also known as Shuvalsky, Harry 1923 Harry Schwalsky Started his career as assistant conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Sidlin, Murray 1960, and was on faculty of university schools of music after that. Led performances 1950-2010 of "The Defiant Requiem, Verdi at Terezin" in 2010. Hanan: prominent Baltimore businessman and civic and communal leader, very Sibel, Hanan and Carol actively involved with Jewish charitable organizations. Carole:known in Baltimore for 1936-1992 her fundraising and volunteer activities for several organizations. File contains information about two members of the family who served in World War Siegel Family 1944 II, Nathan Siegel and Jerome D. Kessler. One of the nurses who served with the Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Unit in the Siegel, Barbara 1944 South Pacific in a hospital set up by staff from Hopkins. Montgomery County resident known internationally for his charitable works and Siegel, Danny 1945-2012 writing on the subject of charity. Baltimore-born poet, critic, philosopher, and educator, won the Nation Poetry Prize in Siegel, Eli 1902-1978 1925 and in 1941 he founded the philosophy Aesthetic Realism. Named director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in 1975, after working in the Los Siegel, Ernest 1975 Angeles, San Diego and Washoe County (Nevada) library systems. Siegel, Irene Fishman File contains a collection of her writing, compiled in 2003 1947-2003 An obstetrician and gynecologist who taught at the University of Maryland for nearly Siegel, Isadore MD 50 years and at the Johns Hopkins Medical School for more than 20 years. Chief of 1898-1984 Obstetrics at Sinai Hospital 1952-1962, after being on staff there since 1926.

104 He became a public accountant in 1918, and was only the second Jew authorized to Siegel, Joseph practice accounting in Maryland. He was the first Executive Secretary of the 1892-1956 Woodholme Country Club and served in that capacity from 1925 until his death. Siegel, Laurie Served as Director of the Baltimore Institute for Jewish Communal Service. 1985

Nationally known for his outspoken views on the spirituality of organized Jewish life in the US, served for 25 years as the spiritual leader of Columbia Jewish Congregation Siegel, Martin Rabbi 1973-1998 in Columbia, MD. He was the first homebuyer in a Baltimore City program to encourage homeowners to buy homes in the section of the City.

Siegelbaum, Marc MD Medical Director of the Maryland Kidney Stone Center on Falls Road in Baltimore. 1994 Co-founder of the Silber's Bakery chain that at one time had about 3 dozen stores in Silber, Dora 1893-1989 the Baltimore area. Took over management of the family baking business in 1950. Served in World War II as a fighter pilot, after graduating from the University of Maryland and earning Silber, Sam Leonard 1914-2001 honors an an All American Lacrosse player. File contains a log of his history during the war. Silberberg, Philip Put together an extensive collection of coins and paper money from 1776. 1999 Served on the faculty of Howard University's Dental School for 25 years, after fleeing Silberkweit, Maria 1904-2000 Nazi Germany in 1939. A Baltimore ite manufacturer and Jewish communal activist and fund raiser, had a Silberman, Eugene 1930-1995 new unit of the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, NY named in his memory. Apartment developer in the Edmondson Ave area. In the 1940s went to Florida and Silberman, Saul 1978 bought the Tropical Park Racetrack that he operated until his death. Organized the Talmud Torah Society in 1889, founder of the Mikro Kodesh Congregation and Shearith Israel Congregation and promoter of the Associated Silberman, Tanchum 1934 Jewish Charities. One of the organizers of the Orthodox Hebrew Congregations. Emigrated to Israel. Contracting builder. One of the presidents of the United Hebrew Charities, president Silberstein, Israel of HIAS and the Hebrew Free Loan Association. Active in several Jewish 1920 organizations. Treasurer of the Meals on Wheels Council Kitchens. Volunteer at Sinai Hospital, built Silberstein, Samuel 1898- equipment for the occupational therapy department. Grosery store operator and butcher, worked past his 90 years. Founder and president Silberstein, Solomon 1876-1978 of the Ahavas Sholom Congregation Silbert, Benjamin Artist, painter. His works were exhibited in museums around the world. 1893-1953 Silver, Dr. Abraham Pioneer in the treatment of diabetes. 1984

105 Served as the Baltimore Circuit Judge for 23 years. Became a legislative lobbyist for Silver, Judge Edgar P. 1923- Baltimore County. Author of 2 published books, short stories articles, head of the history department at the Polytechnic Institute high school where he taught from mid 1930s till 1974. He Silverman, Albert 1905-2001 founded the Senior Men's Fellowship at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and was its president for 7 years. Restaurateur, established an empire of restaurants in New York. Took the taste of Silverman, Andrew 1981 Baltimore to NY. Head of ARD Corporation. Establishes the MarylandiIsrael Development Center for Silverman, Gene 1995 Environmental Risk Management. Lacrosse coach at Morgan State, head of the state drug commission, author of Silverman, Howard (Chip) 1943-2008 several boks, accomplished photographer, and "Diner guy" Booklet honoring Rabbi G. for his Silver Juilee in the American Rabbinate in Silverstone, Rabbi G. 1928 Washington D.C. Simon, David Recipient of the 2010 MacArthur genius award for his television series "" . 2010 Simon, Rabbi Howard Spiritual leader (rabbi) of Har Sinai Congregation 1962-1973 Moses: born in Germany, engaged in liquor business in Baltimore for many years. Simon, Moses & Pauline Pauline:born in Germany, came to US as a child, member of local chairities and was 1868-1904 identified with the Miriam Loda of which she was treasurer for over 20 years. Singer, Isaac Bashevis World famous Yiddish writer and story teller 1904-1991 Siskind, A. Herman File contains cartoon likeness of the lawyer Unknown

Born in Lithuania, came to Baltimore around 1886 and served as rabbi at B'nai Israel Sivitz, Rabbi Moshe Shimon 1855-1936 Congregation; left there in 1888 to move to Pittsburgh to lead a congregation there.

Served 4 terms in the Maryland House of Delegates and as chairman of the State Sklar, Albert L. Public Service Commission before being appointed Judge on the Supreme Bench of 1911-1998 Baltimore City. Sklar, Sayde J. Baltimore artist and civic leader, married to Albert L. Sklar. 1919-2006 Served in the Maryland legislature, and very active in Zionist organizations on the Sklar, Steven V. local and national levels; awarded the Simon E. Sobeloff Award of 2004 for his work 1943-2004 supporting the State of Israel. Served as assistant United States attorney and as the chief federal prosecutor in Skolnik, Barnet 1977 major political corruption cases in Maryland. Internationally known bird watcher, was born and raised in Pikesville and received his Skutch, Alexander Frank 1933-1983 education, including a PhD, from Johns Hopkins University.

106 A homemaker who was active in religious and community organizations, including Slatkin, Lillian serving as president of the local Hadassah chapter and sisterhood at Shaarei Tfiloh 1911-2000 Congregation. Alvin: A food broker and food distribution executive who founded a firm which bears Smelkinson, Alvin P. & Irene K. his family name. Irene: longtime chairman of the board of Smelkinson Brothers Corp., 1900-1978 food distributors.

Served as president of Smelkinson Brothers Corporation, the family run food Smelkinson, Robert 1985 distribution company started by brothers Joseph and Benjamin Smelkinson in 1919..

File contains a flyer advertising the appearance of Cantor Smigel and a choir at Smigel, Cantor Chaim 1941 Slichos services at Congregation Bnai Abraham at 521-527 Lombard Street. A real estate investor and builder in the Washington, DC suburbs, he was very active Smith, Charles E. in charitable and Jewish organizations, responsible for the building of many Jewish 1901-1995 institutions in the area. Smith, Harry A wheelwright, thought to be the last one in Baltimore working in the craft. 1960's Smith, Irving A. Long time president of Reliable Liquors, a distributor of spirits, wine and beer. 1914-2000 He succeeded the legendary Peter Lynch as manager of Fidelity Magellan, the Smith, Morris 2005 world's largest mutual fund; moved to Israel after 10 years in that role. President of Baltimore Hebrew University, where he was responsible for the establishment of the school's Master of Arts and doctoral degree programs and its Smolar, Leivy become fully accredited by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the 1938-2007 Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, events that eventually led to the raising of the college to university status.

At age 91 received a commendation from Gov.W.D.Schaefer, for her commitment the elderly and her efforts of designing a program that benefitted her peers in a valuable Sneider, Ruth 1993 way. She went back to work and to staudy at her later years. Was instrumental in designing The Caregiver's Guide to Medication Management, published in 1988.

Clothing merchant, real estate broker, founding president of the Pimlico Merchants Snyder, Abraham 1901-1979 Association.

He was inducted into the National Security Agency-Central Security Service Hall of Honor for his work with the U.S Army's Signal Intelligence Service. He broke the code Snyder, Samuel in WWII, for the Japonese Military attache system. He had a major role in designing 1901-2007 and building a computing system for breaking codes. He created a Machine Readable Cataloging for the libraries..Wrote a classified history of the NSA.

107 He made $1 million gift to the UB law school. It is the third largest gift from an Snyder, Steven L. 2000 alumnus. The money will focus on the Steven L. Snyder Litigation Skills program. Founder and Director of Neuroscience Department at the Johns Hopkins Ununiversity School of Medicine. He won the research prize on his work on Cellular Snyder, Dr. Solomon H. communication that advanced drug development. His $30 million gift to the Johns 1998 Hopkins neuroscience department will aid the scientists trying to unravel the brain's mysteries an treat its ills.

hief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for 6 years. The first Jew to sit on the Maryland Court of Appeals. He was active in Jewish affairs locally and Sobeloff, Simon, Judge, & Mrs Irene nationally. President of the Baltimore Jewish Council, the Board of Jewish Education, 1894-1973 Sobeloff boar member of the Associated Jewish Charities, and numerous Jewish organizations.Supporter of Israel Sober, Richard Painter. Number of paintings from the series of the Book for Fools were exhibited. 1994 Abstract sculptor. Professor of art. Taught throughout the city. Her works were Sohn, Frieda 1912-2006 exhibited at numerous places Artist. Exhibited atseveral locations. His self portrait was accepted in the permanent Sokolsky, Morris 1932-1979 collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art President of the Associated Jewish Charities, left to be the head of UJA Federation of Solender, Stephen 1986 NY. Before Baltimore he worked for the JOINT in . Executive director of Baltimore Jewish Council. Worked to improve Jewish Christian relations.He went into private practice, worked on legal-aid programs for the Sollins, Stanley homeless, served on the Governor's commission on Health Care. Member of several 1926-1990 Jewish organizations. He had a role in developing the National Institue Against Prejudice and Viollence. Director of campaigns for the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund for 21 Sollod, Isadore 1907-1975 years. Executive vice-chairman of the Legacy and Endowment Fund. Owners of Pharmacy at Fort Ave and Webster Street. Closed in 1991. Donated Sollod, Sylvan &Marian 1991 equipments, records and artifacts to the Museum of Industry. Solomon, Charles H. & Mollie Goldsmith Marriage announcement 1895 Solomon, Isaac Brother of Shinah Etting, opened a hardware business. Settled on Solomon's Island. 1742-1790

First Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene for the State of Maryland. Research Solomon, Neil M.D. centered on endocrinology, metabolism and weight control. Published widely on the 1976 subject. Received awards, connected with several medical associations.

108 Civic leader, executive at Hochschild Kohn department store, board member and Sondheim, Walter Jr. president of the Baltimore School Board, active in the desegregation time of the 1908-2007 schools, p Large family came from Germany. Henry the first, was the patriarch of the immigrant generation, built the biggest and most modern men's clothing firm. Henry the second Sonneborn Family went into the motor iol and greases business. Henry the third was also in the chemical 1750's-- business. He was the president of Witco Chemical Corporation. They were a philanthropic family not only in the US but also in Israel. Founder of the clothing manufacturing company. Came to Baltimore from Germany in Sonneborn, Henry 1826-1917 1849. He preferred the chemical business Sonneborn Chemical and Refining Co. that Sonneborn, Henry, Jr. 1890-1980 became Witco Chemical Corp.

Active in Zionist movements. Was associated with the family petroleum and chemical Sonneborn, Rudolph company. Helped to raise money for purchasing the President Warfield steamer, that 1898-1986 became the Exodus in 1947. Active in numerous Jewish organizations.

Internationally known geneticist. Connected with Johns Hopkins University .Was Sonneborn, T.M. Dr. elected as a member of the National Academy of Science. Member of several 19906-1981 scientific organizations. Sonneschein, S.H. Dr. Author of the essay "Development of Judaism in the Nineteenth Century". 1891 Artist, sketched people, illustrated books.Caricatures are the most familiar part of his Sopher, Aaron 1905-1972 work. His work was exhibited in numerous places and museums. Thought to be a Jew, arrived among the Maryland colonists who came over on the Sousa, Matthias da 1634 Ark and the Dove around 1634. He was Maryland's black Jewish assemblyman. Sparby, B. Manuel News American publisher, CEO, honored by the Israel Bond 1983 Spector. Rochelle "Rikki" Baltimore's Fifth District, City Council member 1977 Founder of Mary Sue Candies. Member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, supporter of Spector., Samuel (Sacha) 1909-1995 HIAS Speert, Herman Owned Reliance Manufacturing Co. with brother. Manufactured pajamas. 1908-? Honored by Shaarei Zion Congregation for their support of Israel Bonds. Both active Speert, Julius and Leah 1983 supporters in numerous religious organizations. Businessman and phylanthropist. Collected and shippedarms to Palestine, to help Speert, Mose fight for Israel's independence. Helped to transform the Chesapeake Bay steamer into 1903-1989 the Exodus. Inducted in the Maryland Jewish Hall of Fame. The family settled in Pokomoke, Maryland.. Descriptiion of the families arrival to the Spinnak Family 1903 US and about Jewish Folklife by Ruth Spinak.

109 Rabbi ordained by the Hebrew Union College, holds Doctor of Education degree. Spiro, Dr. Jack Prolific writer and lecturer on social justice. National director of the Commission on 1983 Jewish Education. Attorney, Lawmaker, civil rights champion. Member of the House of Delegates from Stark, Alexander 1917-1993 the 5th district in Baltimore. Radio and television personality.Well connected with the art and theater community. Stein, Elane Recipient of the Baltimore Community Achievement Award, served on the Maryland 1923-2008 Commission on Women, writer, poet, art collector. Befriended the Cone sisters, Picasso, Matisse, and other Stein, Gertrude 1874-1946 famous artists in Paris. Influential of the building of the Jewish Chapel in the Naval Acadamy in Annapolis. Stein, Harvey Lewis President emeritus of the Friends of Jewish Chapel CEO of Harvey Lewis Designs, 2005 which produces home furnishing and giftwares, sold across America. Stein, Sylvain and Matilde Cerificates that allowes them to return to Luxemburg 1945 Steinbach, Abraham Citizenship paper -copy 1898 Steinberg, Charles Coordinator of the final program at the Memorial Stadium closing 1991 Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. Charman of several organizations. First Jew elected as the president of the . Member of the Pickwick Jewish Steinberg, Melvin 1994 Center, Woodmoor Hebrew Congregation, honored as Men of the Year at Beth El Men's Club. Steinberg, Robert J. (Judge) Recipient of the Anselm Sodaro Judicial Civility Award 2009 Steinberg, Rabbi Nathaniel Clergy at Beth Tfiloh Congregation. 1997 Sculptor, worked professionally for many years as a fashion illustrator. Returned to Steiner, Dina Lee fine art workingt in various media. Her work may be found in private and public 2006 collections in the USA and several foreign countries. Steiner, Marc Talk show host at WJHU (WYPR) radio station. 1993 Editor of the Aufbau for many years, former president of the Foreign Press Steinitz, Hans Dr. 1912-1993 Association in NY. Wrote several books. Executive director of the Jewish Family Services in Baltimore. She left with her family Steinitz, Lucy Y. Dr. 1996 to Namibia, Africa. Scholar. He compiled the Steinsaltz edition of the Talmud. His teaching focuses on Steinsaltz, Rabbi Adin 1999 how words can hurt others. Stern, David Painter .Catalog of the National Jewish Museum. 1993 Stern, Harold Piano teacher . Member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation 1956

110 Inducted in the Maryland Sports Hall of Fame on 1991.Excelled in several sport Stern, Hyman "Lefty" activities. Basketball, baseball, wrestling and footall. After his sports career he had 1907-1993 and ice delivery business and drove a taxi. Head of the rabbinical court of Orthodox Jewish Council of Baltimore. Hassidic Rabbi Sternhell, Rabbi Isaac , started the Yeshiva Shearith Hapleita. Author of three volumes of collected opinions 1915-1980 in Jewish law. Head of the ritual slaughterers, Bible and Talmud teacher at Shaarei Zion Stichman, Rabbi Reuben 1885-1977 Congregation Born and studied in Baltimore. Worked at the Baltimore Hebrew College Library. Stiffman, Rabbi Jeffrey 1965 Became an assistant Rabbi in St.Louis' Young People's Congregation. Honored by the Bar Associatiion of Baltimore City as a leader in the Baltimore legal community for his significant contributions through his civic involvement. Served as Stiller, Shale president, CEO and chairman of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 2011 Chosen by Stephanie Rawlin-Blake to serve as one of her mayoral transition team.Served on the board of several institutions. Stone, Steve Won his 24th game as the Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 1980 Storch, Borough Realtor,philanthropist. Saved the water supply of Savage. 1911-1990 On the board of Levindale, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Jewish Historical Strasburger, Arthur C 1984 Society, Member of Maryland Bar Association and several other organizations. Philantropist, establishe camps Airy and Louise, many other sectarian and non- Strauss, Aaron 1855-1958 sectarian charities, President of Reliable Stores Corp Formed the Americam Totalisator Co. which provided electronic score boards for Strauss, Harry 2003 horse race tracks Lawyer, active in Democratic politics, Md. General Assembly 1901, Md Attorney Strauss, Iassc Lobe 1871-1946 General 1907-1911 Strauss, Ada Gutman The Artisans gift shop on Hamilton St 1898-1980 Worked for the rescue of German Jewish famiies 1933-1941, established the Julia Strauss, Julia/Meyer & family 1894-1971 and Myer Sch;orship fund for the Solomon Schector School at Chizuk Amuno Strauss, Moses President of Shearith Israel Cong., Strauss Brothers wholesale dry goods 1831-1905 Strauss, Jesse L. Strauss Brothers wholesale dry goods 1877-1918 Strauss, Leo Professor, St James College, political phiosophy, metaphysics 1900-1973 Strauss, Manes Torah and Talmud scholar 1931 Philantropic leader, President of NCJW, founder of Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, the Strauss, Beatrice Engel 1908-1966 predessor of Sinai Hospital, Camp Park Hill, Meals on Wheels Strouse, Hilda W. (Hildra Vaughn) Actress 1897-1957

111 Churchill Distributors (wines and liquors), Baltimore Pure Rye Distillery, "Mike Strouse, Isaac L. 1902-1992 Strouse" Jewish Big Brother League, Board of Jewish Education, a founder and President of Strouse, Samuel 1905-1982 the Jewish Historical Society, President of Oheb Shalom Congregation, Strummer, Deli Holocaust survivor 1940-2000 Suffel, Bernard Sinai Hospital, Exec Director of Beth Tfiloh Congregation 1931 Sugar, Gordon E. Real estate developer, Stevenson Village 1921-2000 Sugihara, Chiune Japanese consul to Lithuana, rescuer of Jews during WWII, Sugihara's List 1994 Sussman, Ruth President of City Council of Laural MD 1952- 1961 Dr. Harold Sussman (1924-2005), surgeon at Sinai Hospital: Charles Sussman (1925- Sussman, Harold,; Sussman, Charles 2010), teacher in Baltimore City schools, guidance counselor in Baltimore County 1924-2010 schools Born in Germany 1830. came to the US in 1850, Moved to San Francisco in 1851, Sutro, Adolph moved to Comstoke Lode NV in 1860. founded Sutro (mining)Tunnel Company, First 1830-1898 Jewish Mayor of San Francisco 1895 Sutro, M Preacher at Har Sinai Congregation (1845) 1845 Svoysky, Vladimer Pianist. Born in Russia, debut at the Park Heights JCC December, 1979 1979 Participated in an interacial protest at the tennis court in July 1948, Swan, Mitzi 1930- desegration Swirnow family, Richard and Rae Swirno Videoscopic Surgical Center at the University of Maryland Medical System 2000 Sykes, Melvin J. Lawyer, active in local Jewish affairs 1924 Szold, Dr. Benjamin Rabbi of the Hanover St Synagogue and Temple Oheb Shalom 1829-1902 Founder of Hadassah, The Children's and , first woman tobe elected to Szold, Henrietta the highest offices of Zionist Organization in Israel. First woman student at the JTS in 1860-1945 New York

T Obituaries Sportsman and athletic coach. Came from Russia where he could not advance Tabachnik, Ben 1990 because he was Jewish.

Tabak, Rabbi Israel Rabbi of Congreagation Shaarei Zion, President of the Rabbinical Council of America, 1905-1991

Tabactznik, Dr. Bernard Chief of Cardiology at N.Charles General Hospital honored at Israel Bond Dinner. 1983 Taler, Dr. Joseph Published his Holocaust memoirs "In Search of Heroes" 1995 His primary concern was the Catholic-Jewish relations. Executive vice presidentof the Tanenbaum, Rabbi Marc Synagogue Councilmerica. Received 15 honorary degrees from religious and secular 1926-1992 institutions. Attended the Second Vatican Council in 1960

112 His son was held in Israel, before able to return to USA, because of a passport mix- Tannenzapf, Lazarus 1971 up. He had dual citizenship. Born in Israel, moved to USA when he was a toddler.

Honored by the Religious Zionists of America for their activities in numerous Taragin, Saul and Rosalind 1984 organizations. Rabbi Mendel Taragin served at the Beth Jacob Anshe Veshear Synagogue for 35 Taragin, Wolpe Families 1875-1973 years. Spiritual leader at Green Spring Valley Synagogue. Chaplain to the United States Taschman, Rabbi George 1957 armed forces at Edgewood. The Modzitzer (singing) Rebbe from Israel, visiting in Baltimore.Composer of Chasidic Taub, Rabbi Samuel Elijah 1983 melodies Survivor of the Holocaust. Wrote 17 books and poetry. Worked for . Taube, Herman 1958 Organized the Yiddish Club, worked for the UJA. Son of Henry G. Taubman who established Taubman Automotive Company a supply Taubman, Robert M. 1924-1930 store for automobiles.Robert- Real Estate developer. Philanthropist, endowed numerous educationsl, medica, recreational buildings and organization in Baltimore and Israel. He established several stores and in 1939 Taylor, Isaac and Rose C. converted a clinic to the Taylor Manor Hospital in Howard County. Active in many 1892-1978 civic endeavors. Members of Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Rose- member of Hadassah and numerous other womens organizations. Teigman, Meyer Wrote for the Forward 1939 Attorney, appointed. to the School Board by Gov. Schaefer, president of the Baltimore Teplitzky, Sanford V. 1993 Jewish Council Terlitsky, Frank Kosher caterer.Catered Seder at the Maryland Penitentiary. 1949 World War II veteran, philanthropist, builder.Member of Beth El Congregation. Died at Thaler, Herbert A. and Family 2003 age 95. Chairman of the State Welfare Board, business man, leader in civic and philanthropic activities and numerous Jewish organization. Fanny was linked to City cultural and Thalheimer, Dr. Alvin and Fanny B. 1894-1965 philanthropic life.Dr Ross-brother of Alvin, psychologist, founded the Community Guidance Service. Theodorovich, George Deportation sought for he participated in deportation of Jews in the Ukraine. 1985 Conductor, grandson of Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky, who founded the Yiddish Thomas, Michael Tilson 1999 stage in America. Yiddish theater actors. Family memoirs. Bessie was from Baltimore. Boris was a Thomashefsky, Boris/Bessie 1868-1962 famous star of the Yiddish theater in America. Thursz, Daniel B'nai Brith Exec VP, Dean University of Maryland School of Social Work. 1928-2000

113 Thursz, Jonathan 1931 Zionist Joint Congress Timerman, Jacob Argentine Holocaust, Argentine journalist 1981 Tobler, Dr. Alice B. MD Mental Health Planning, Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties, Tobler Report 1905-2004 Traub, David photographer, post cards of Baltimore Travers, Mary folksinger 1984 Trivas, Samuel Baltimore area home builder, HomeMorgage Access Program (HMAC) 1983 Trumpeldor, Joseph Tel Hai, Russian army 1903, Gedud Haivri 1914, Gedud Avadoh (Palestine) 1980-1920 Tucker & Burke families Baltimore 1897- Metropolitan Opera, Richard Tucker Music Foundation, Cantor Brooklyn Jewish Tucker, Richard 1914-1975 Center Psychiatrist, Turek House, Professor at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Tuerk, Dr. Isadore 1907-1989 medical schools, Shepard Pratt Tulkoff Family; Sol, Harry, martin Horseradish business Turk, Henry managing Editor of Baltimore Forward newspaper 1956 Turk, Robert TV weather forcaster 1984 Tuvin, Sarah attended signing of the Israel/Egypt Peace Treaty March 26, 1979 1979

U Obituaries Unterman, Isser Yehuda (Rabbi) Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Tel Aviv 1952 Uris, Leon Baltimore native, author of the "Exodus" and numerous other boks. 1925-2003 Udel, George Film specialist, founded the Baltimore Film Forum. 1930-1999 Udel, Gershon Profrssional photographer 1962 Ungar, Sanford J. Career joournalist, president of Goucher College 2007

V Obituaries VanLeer Family Solomon-DOD 1898, Charles-Canner, musician, Mrs.Sophie Van Leer Katz- Charles-1858-? Verstandig, Carl Pikesville developer 2007 Scientist, photographer.His pre-war photographs "A Vanished Wold" was exhibited in Vishniac, Dr Roman 1897-? 1983. Chaplain at Sinai Hospital and Levindale.Among his achievements, getting Glat Vitsick, Rabbi Samuel Kosher meals at Sinai and the Hospital being included in the Eruv. And having 1914-2000 Mezuzah on every door. Vogelstein, Bert Dr. Scientist, cancer researcher . 1991 Vogelstein, Cherie Playwright, sister of Bert Vogelstein 2003

114 W Obituaries Husband and wife producers of Broadway shows, their biggest hit being "Grease", the play based on teenage life at Forest Park High School in Waissman, Ken & Fox, Maxine Baltimore. 1972-1974 Baltimore woman, a teacher of chemistry at Goucher College, who successfully got family property confiscated by Roumanian government during World War II returned to her, with help of then Representative Ben Waldman, Jacqueline Cardin. 2000 Baltimore couple who donated $50,000 to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to establish in their names the Anne and Harry Waller Fund for the partial support of a Samuel Livingston Scholarship in Epilepsy Waller, Anne & Harry Research. 1969 Named Business Woman of the Year by the National Association of Women Waller, Sue Business Owners - Baltimore Regional Chapter. 1984 Served as Marketing Director for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Waller, Suzanne Baltimore, a newly established position when she took over the job. 1984 A general agent of the Prudential Insurance Company and a prominent member of Oheb Shalom Temple, shot himself in the head and died in a Walter, Gilbert R. storeroom adjoining the trustees' room of the Temple in Baltimore. 1906 Walters, Cantor Richard Served as cantor at Beth Shalom Congregation in Howard County, MD. 1997 Artist based in Washington, DC, where he taught art at Georgetown Wartofsky, Gerald University 1935-2011 Henry: Founder and president of the Baltimore Teachers Union. Arthur: director of the Sign, a Jewish project for the prevention of nuclear Waskow, Henry B. and Arthur holocaust based on the Torah's story of Noah's ark and the flood. 1908-1990 File contains an invitation to a retirement party for Waxman from The Waxman, Marty Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore 1991 A physicist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, he pursued investigations into planetary science, including the Hubble Space Weaver, Hal Telescope & the first spacecraft to visit Pluto. 1978-2006 Worked in the Baltimore City Public Schools for almost 50 years, including Weglein, David E. serving as Superintendent from 1925-1946. 1876-1950 Baltimore resident who fled Nazi Germany in 1936, was accused of Weikers, Walter attempting to bribe a juror in the Marvin Mandel trial. 1976

115 Actor who appeared in many productions in the Baltimore area; was a member of the resident acting company at Everyman Theatre for a number Weiman, Stan of years. 2002 Weinberg, Albert K. Author and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University. 1927-1930 Head of student affairs and residential life at Goucher College and Smith College, wrote a play about student life on campus that was produced in Weinberg, Carol Baltimore at the Baltimore Playwrights' Festival. 1994 E. David: orthopedic surgeon in private practice 48 years in Baltimore. Edith Rothschild Weinberg: benefactor of several of the city's major cultural & Weinberg, E. David and Edith R. educational institutions, including the Park School. 1896-1991 Entrepreneur from Baltimore, known for the poor condition of many of his residential rental properties in the city, left all of his nearly $1 billion fortune to Weinberg, Harry a family charitiable trust to benefit the poor. 1908-1990 Director of volunteer services for the Baltimore Museum of Art and a longtime Weinberg, Jean advocate for children and child care. 1928-1982 Weinberg, Jeanette Wife of Harry Weinberg. 1989 Weinberg, Leo Prominent attorney, state figure. Wrote his own obituary. DOD 1942

Prominent attorney, specialized in criminal law, later moved into labor and business Weinberg, Leonard relations. Was delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention,president of 1890-1974 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, on the board of several Jewish organizations.

Real estate lawyer, activist. Long time trustee of the Jewish Historical Society. Son of Weinberg, Robert L. Leonard.Devoted much time to charitable work, active in Jewish and civic 1923-1995 organizations. Served on the board of numerous organizations. Accountant, active in philanthropic and ciciv organizations. Founded the Maryland Weinberg, Sidney L. Society of Accounts, Inc., founder of Save-a-Heart Foundation, member of Temple 1918-2007 Oheb Shalom .

Weinberg, Rabbi Yaakov S. Dean of Ner Israel Rabbinical College, world reknown Torah and Talmudical scholar. 1923-1999 Weiner, Abraham & Fannie Letters in Yiddish, Cately andElberson &Company 1986 Weiner, Benjamin Waldorf Ben Franklin Store 1949-1995 Weiner, Beth First female cantor at Beth Am synagogue 1991 Weiner, Ira N. Pikesville Jewish poice officer, killed while on duty 1960's-1992 Winer, Miriam Grandmother emigrated from the Ukrain in 1984. researed Odnopozov family history 1995

116 Weiner, Morris and Bessie Weiner's Dept. Store 1950's Weiner, robert Md. Commission of Ethnic Affairs, Director of the Rockville JCC 1980 Weinglass, Leonard "Boogie" Savee-A-Heart, Merry Go Round clothing store 1992 Weinreb, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Rabbi of Shomrei Emunah Cong, psychologist, psychotherapy, Orthodox Union 1996- Weinstein, Elliot Olde Mill Estates in Randallstown, sewer dispute 1983 Executive Director of Chizuk Amuno and Beth El Congregations, "On Tour Through Weinstein, joseph 1902-1991 Baltimore", communal leader, promotor of Conservative Judaism Weinstein, Paula Writer, historical account of the sinking of the Andrea Doria 1934- Wieinstein, rose Founder of the Jewish Convalescent Home, Brith Sholom Organization 1891-1990 Weisgal, Cantor Abba Joseph Cantor Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Beth Am Congregation, composer 1888-1981 Weisgall, Deborah Grandaughter of Cantor Adolph Weisgall, singer 1995 Weisgall, fred lawyer, civil rights activist, muscian, 1920-1991 Weisgall, Dr.Hugo composer, singer, 1913-1997 Weisgall, Samuel Joseph drug dealer 1991 Weisman, Sadie Volunteer, handled consumer complaint calls for the Attorney general 1981 Weiss, Cantor Benzion Cong.Beth Jacob 2000 Weiss family jacob Weiss, Virginia weiss 1852-1910 Weiss, Harvey H. Executive Director of Sinai Hospital Weitzman Clan Alter Weitzman-Shomrei Mishmeret scribe ca 1900 Weitman, Dr. Chaim , scientist, inventor 1872-1952 Wenk, Edward Jr. Civil engineer, policy analyst, educator, writer 1920-? Werner, Elsie Art collector 1990 Werntz, Himan N. Hebrew teacher, Grocery/dry good store owner 1883-1961 Westheimer, Ernestine H Active volunteer. Planned parenthood, County library, Women in self help. 1920-1985 Dorit-Secretary at Rouse Co., enjoyed playing bridge. Took classes at the Osher Dorit-1936-2009 Westheimer, Julius and Dorit Lifelong Learning Inst. Julius-Investment banker, financial adviser on the radio, TV Julius- 1917-2005 and newspaper.Traveled around the world. Member of Temple Oheb Shalom. New York Stock Exchange member, owner with two brothers of Westheimer and Co. Westheimer, Milton brokerage firm.Contributed to the Hebrew Benevolent Society, helped the German 1872-1980 refugees

Motivational speaker, Pep Boys manager, tutored Russian immigrants, volunteered at Westreich, Ira 1924-1998 the Make-a-Wish foundation, member of Ner Tamid Congregation, enjoyed acting.

White, George W. Jr. Witness at Spiro T. Agnew trial. 1981

117 Clothing broker, established a business by cultivating markets for discarded goods in Whitehouse, Leonard Africa and the Middle East.. Collected African art, that was donated to the Baltimore 1918-2008 Museum of Art , the Park School and Morgan State University. Holocaust survivor, scholar, author, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chairman of the Wiesel, Elie and Marion 1928- U.S.Holocaust Memorial Council, . Family photos and descriptions in file. Moses-1819-1871, Betsy,( wife of Moses) 1824-1894, Henry Mann (father-in-law of "Little Joe"), Hattie Mann (Wife of Little Wiesenfeld Family Joe")1869-1948, Blanche (sister-in-law of "Little Joe"), Bernard, Isaac, Ben, Henry (son of "Little Joe"), David Founded a wholesale clothing business.One of the founders of the Hebrew Wiesenfeld, Moses Benevolent Society, The Jewish Hospital and many more organizations and societies. 1819-1871 Philanthropist Printing company Comptroller, Owner of sporting goods store.Attended the dedication Wiesenfeld, Henry of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery as a child. 1908-2005 Served in the Army during WWII "Little Joe".9th son of Moses Wiesenfeld father of Henry. His store had sporting Wiesenfeld, Joseph goods, hardware and camping gear. Won blue ribbon as an equestrian at Madison 1865-1929 Square Garden. Wiesenfeld, Moses (The Younger) Present at the 75th anniversary of Temple Oheb Shalom Holocaust survivor, "Nazi hunter" helped to bring Nazi war criminals to trial.Opened Wiesenthal, Simon 1908- the Jewish Historical Documentation Center in Austria. Wilkins, Stanley H Auto dealership owner, founder of yacht brokerage. Member of Oheb Shalom. 1921-2001 Winder, Max and Rose Holocaust survivor, restored houses and rented and sold them.. 1926-2004 Six brothers (Frank, Ephraim, Simon, Hyman, Sam and ?), founders of the National Store Fixture Company on Hollins Street and later opened the National Plastics Winer Family 1939-1984 Products Company plant in Odenton where laminates were manufactured. Well known for their charity and good treatment of their employees. Baltimore native, director and executive producer of the very successful television Winer, Jason 1973-2012 series "Modern Family".

Winternitz, Charles, Sophie & Sadie & File contains a series of photographs of the listed people taken at the Richard Walzl Undated Bell, Lula & Louis Jr. studio in the Art Building at the corner of Eutaw & Franklin Streets in Baltimore.

Came to Baltimore in 1845 after being very successful in the dry goods business in Bohemia and Vienna. Started a used iron and steel business after 6 months, and Winternitz, Charles 1815-1879 was again economically successful. Served as president of Har Sinai Congregation and was active in many charitable organizations.

118 Author of "The Coming Golden Age," a book about the relationship of religion and Wise, George science and the messianic age. File contains a copy of the book and a letter from the 1968 Vatican thanking Mr. Wise for sending a copy to the Pope. Theoretical physicist at the Institute for Advanced Study, a theoretical research Witten, Edward Dr. 1952-1995 center. Served as associate rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for 5 years (1963- Wohl, Amiel Rabbi 1935-2011 1968), and was very active in Reform movements youth groups for many years. Wohlberg, Mitchell Rabbi Installed as rabbi at Beth Tfiloh Congregation on May 14, 1978. 1945-2012 Born and raised in Baltimore, Judge Wolf served a a Baltimore Circuit Court judge, Wolf, Edwin J. law partner, and decorated World War II veteran who was wounded on D-Day and 1908-2008 later in the Battle of the Bulge. A Representative from Maryland 1907-1909, in the Maryland House of Delegates Wolf, Harry Benjamin 1906-1908, and practiced law and othe business interests in Baltimore. He was 1880-1944 disbarred in 1922 and reinstated in 1940. Wolf, Leon Park in Eastport (Annapolis area) named for Leon Wolf. 1997 Wolfe, Miriam Luby Died in the crash of Pam Am Flight 103 on December 21, 1988. 1968-1988 Served as State Roads Commission chairman for the 2 years of the Agnew Wolff, Jerome B. (Jerry) administration, and later testified about the Governor's extortion of money from 1962-1973 contractors of which he was a part. Appointed as judge of the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County by Governor Harry Wolff, Martin A. 1979 Hughes.

Wife of Martin Wolff and granddaughter of L. Manuel Hendler (founder of the Hendler Wolff, Susan Caplan 1939-2001 Creamery Co.), worked in the City's social services department in the early 1960's.

Known throughout the world as an expert and innovator in providing safe public water Wolman, Abel 1892-1989 supplies, was professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins University. Proprietor, designer, seamstress, advertising executive and traveling salesperson for Wolman, Elsa 1981 Ruby's Beau Ties, her bow tie business in Baltimore

Internationally acclaimed geomorphologist and longtime chairman fo the department Wolman, M. Gordon (Reds) of geography and environmental engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Known as 1924-2010 an outspoken advocate for the the protection of the Chesapeake Bay.

Paul: retired lawyer who had his own firm and held many executive postions in state and city government. Paul Jr.: Baltimore lawyer who was active in civic affairs. Wolman, Paul, Jeanette & Paul Jr. 1896-1999 Jeanette: first woman admitted to the Baltimore City Bar, operated a law firm with her husband for 56 years.

119 Talmudic scholar and former partner in a wholesale dry good business; at his death Wolpert, Harry K. 1891-1991 he was chairman of the Ner Israel Rabbinical College board. Co-founder of the Baltimore-based Wolpoff & Co. accounting firm, he was a supporter Wolpoff, Alvin 1927-1993 of numerous Jewish organizations in the City. A pioneering gerontologist and first executive director of Waxter Center for Senior Woolf, Leon 1933-2000 Citizens. A nationally known poet who served as poet of Maine, born and raised in Wormser, Baron 1950-2000 Baltimore; his mother Marcia taught English at Forest Park High School. Donated their sculpture collection and financial backing to the founding and support of Wurtzburger, Alan and Janet 1950-1980 the Wurtzburger Sculpture Garden at the Walters Art Gallery. Wyler, Fred Birth name was Fritz Vollweiler; file contains his handwritten biography. 1913-1996 After her death from cancer, her family and friends formed the Arlene Rosenbloom Wyman, Arlene Rosenbloom 1973 Wyman Guild whose mission is to raise funds for cancer research. Wyman, Maurice File contains a drawing of him and a reference to his show business Unknown Co-founder and president of Wyse Advertising agency and author of more than 49 Wyse, Lois 1930-1990 books; second wife of Harvey Meyerhoff.

Y Obituaries Brother and sister who operated one of the last poultry stores near Lombard Yankelov, David and Briny and Lloyd Streets where they would kill the animals for the customer. 1969 An American Merchant Marine officer, served as captain of the Hatikvah, a ship that illegally took Jewish survivors of the Holacaust to Israel illegally Yellin, Sidney prior to 1948. 1946 President of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, was very interested in fostering fair housing and renovation of boarded-up homes to make them Yerman, Michael available to low/moderate income people. 1984 Owned and operated a wholesale grocery business started in 1935 after coming to Baltimore in 1918 from Latvia. Silber's Bakery help start his Yoffee, Reuben H. business by having him be the distributor of their noodles to retail outlets. 1918-1975 One of Israel's two chief rabbis, serving as titular head of the worldwide Sephardic community. Gave speech in Baltimore where he encouraged Yosef, Rabbi Ovedia support for Israel 1973-1983

120 Baltimore resident and owner of a Wheaton, MD Jewish book store who billed himself as the "Jewish Indiana Jones," pled guilty to defrauding the Youlus, Rabbi Menachem Save A Torah foundation. 2012 Conducted a Yiddish radio news and entertainment program in Baltimore for Youngelson, Nathaniel 32 years. 1893-1969 Active Jewish community leader, was installed as President of the Yumkas, David Associated Placement and Guidance Service. 1984

Z Obituaries Zaiman, Rabbi Joel Spiritual leader of the Chizuk Amuno Congregation in Stevenson, MD 1980-2000 Musical composer and member of the music theory and composition faculty Zaimont, Judith of the Peabody Conservatory 1984 Honored for their work supporting the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore at Zalesch, Harold and wife their 68th anniversary banquet. 1985 President of the Jos. M. Zamoiski Company, senior officer of the Consolidated Coca-Cola Bottling Company and secretary-director of Educational Aids Company and president of the Zamoiski Foundation. Zamoiski, Calman J. President of the Baltimore Symphony. 1921-2003 Local philanthropist and president and chief executive officer of the Zamoiski Zamoiski, James L. Co, was active in local Jewish and civic organizations. 1951-1997 Head of his own wholesale radio business said to be one of the largest in the Zamoiski, Joseph M. country after starting out as an immigrant boy selling candy on the railroad. 1858-1927 Retired internist and author who was honored world-wide for saving political prisoners in Nazi Germany; came to Baltimore in 1952 where she served her internship and residency at City Hospital before opening medical offices and Zassenhaus, Dr. Hiltgunt practicing medicine. 1916-2004 Former president of the Pariser Baking Company, one of the largest wholesale Jewish bakeries on the East Coast; served as president of the Zerivitz, Joseph W. Hebrew Free Loan Association and on the board of the Talmudical Academy. 1887-1972 File contains a copy of an invitation to the Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zerwitz to be held at Shaarei-Zion Zerwitz, Louis Synagogue. 1954

121 Owner and president of O. I. Zee realty, a local real estate brokerage house and donated to the Jewish Historical Society of Maryland a genealogical Zerwitz, Oscar chart that recorded 7 generations of the Zerwitz-Pariser family. 1917-1992 Baltimore attorney who formed the firm of Zetzer, Carton, Friedler & Parke in 1940, a firm made up of all women attornies; she was president of the Women's Bar Association, and in 1946 was the first woman admitted to the Zetzer, Rose Maryland State Bar Association. 1904-1998 A cantorial soloist at Har Sinai Congregation, where she was the first woman Zibelman, Ann to assist in the liturgy of a Baltimore synagogue. 1979-1981 An orthodox Jewish woman who successfully sued Integrated Health Services Inc of Hunt Valley because of harrassment based on her religion Zien, Leah and coercion to drop the suit; she was awarded $300,000. 1995 Social worker and ordained Orthodox rabbi, served as a community planner Ziffer, Larry at the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. 1995 File contains a copy of the Petition for Naturalization of Mr. Zimmerman, Zimmerman, Morris signed on September 10, 1915. 1915 Zinman, David Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 1983 Physician honored by the Save-A-Heart Foundation for his work on behalf of the organization; known for continuing to make house calls after most Zinberg, Dr. Israel doctors no longer did so. 1983 Opened and operated the Stanley Furniture store on Eutaw Street for many years and bought the other properties on the block as they became available over the years; properties were auctioned in 1984 to open the area to Zinz, Samuel redevelopment. 1984 One of the foremost Biblical scholars of his time, taught at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem; made presentation at the Beth Am Zion, Noam Sachs Synagogue. 1999 Zirkin, Bobby Member of the Maryland House of Delegates. 2010 Retired coach and high school athletic director in Baltimore; began teaching and coaching at Forest Park High School, where he had been a football star Zolet, Hyman I. himself; in 1974 he was named athletic director at Patterson High School. 1926-2004

122 Spiritual leader of Chevra Machzike Hadath congregation, located at Aisquith and Fayette Streets, until he was removed by the congregation for being Zucker, Rabbi R. G. dishonest and threatening members of the synagogue with physical harm. 1919 Lived most of his life in Hartford, CT until moving to Baltimore, city where his wife was born and raised (daughter of the late Rabbi and Mrs Louis B Friedlander). Served as spiritual leader of Congregation Chevry Lomday Zywica, Rabbi Meyer F. Mishnayes in Hartford. 1985

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