Moritz Spitz
Rabbi Mortiz Spitz | |
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| Born | October 14, 1848 |
| Died | 1920 |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Alma mater | University of Prague |
Moritz Spitz (October 14, 1848 – 1920) was an American rabbi.
Biography
[edit]Spitz was born on October 14, 1848, in Csaba, Hungary. He was educated at the University of Prague, and received his rabbinical diploma from Rabbi Judah Teweles, from Prague.[1]
From 1870 to 1871, Spitz served as rabbi of the Congregation of B'nai Sholom in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
From 1871 to 1878, Spitz served as rabbi of the Congregation of Emanu-El, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1]
Spitz contributed to The American Israelite and Die Deborah under the nom de plume Ben Abi.[1]
Spitz organised the Shoe Fund, to provide basic necessities for children in St. Louis, Missouri.[2]
Spitz died in 1920.[3]
References
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Spitz, Moritz". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.
- ^ Ehrlich, Walter (2002). Zion in the Valley: The Jewish Community of St. Louis. Vol. 2. University of Missouri Press. p. 56. ISBN 9780826262646.
- ^ "Rabbi Moritz Spitz". The Jewish Voice. St. Louis, Missouri. 3 December 1920. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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