The Oppenheim Pictures Depicting Jewish Ceremonial Life 1930 VINTAGE Book

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The Oppenheim Pictures, Depicting Jewish Ceremonial Life 1930 VINTAGE RARE BookPublished in Cincinnati by The National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, 193045 Pages, Illustrated, 8" x 5", SoftcoverBook IntroductionThis series of pictures should strike a deep emotional response in the heart of every Jew. No matter how far we have traveled from the observances that were practiced by our fathers, we have a feeling of reverence for the ceremonies themselves, and a respect for those who feel that these Jewish ceremonials constitute a necessary part of religionA book of the Oppenheim pictures was published in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1886. The introduction and the descriptions of the pictures, by Dr. Leopold Stein, form the basis for this pamphlet.The National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods acknowledges its indebtedness also to the Vine Street Temple Sisterhood of Nashville, Tennessee, for its helpful cooperation in the preparation of this booklet.* Pictures are of the actual item for sale and are a part of the description.* Included is a note from the gift giver, ALEXANDER ALAN STEINBACH(1894--1978), U.S. rabbi and author. Steinbach, born in Baltimore, Maryland, was ordained a rabbi by Hebrew Union College. From 1921 to 1934 he filled several pulpits before becoming rabbi of Temple Ahavath Sholom in Brooklyn, New York. Rabbi Steinbach read more