1 10 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1923-07-14 Death Date 2016-03-26 Occupation Spiritual Leader Musician Source of File Attached Palmer, Joanne. “<a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/">Living Torah</a>.” Jewish Standard. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Silbermann, Kurt (1923-2016) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Music, Religious Description An account of the resource Silbermann, Kurt was a spiritual leader, musician, and educator. He trained in Germany before the school he was attending was closed on Kristallnacht or "The Night of Broken Glass." He fled with his parents to New York in 1939. He graduated from the Hebrew Union School of Sacred Music, the first Cantorial School in the United States. He served as Cantor at the Congregation Tifereth Israel in Pennsylvania before moving to the Temple Emaun-El in Englewood. He served as president of the Cantors Assembly from 1977 to 1979. He married Inge May. He had a daughter, Judy Freilich. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Cantor to be honored June 12." Northern Valley Suburbanite, 25 May 2005, p. A30 Palmer, Joanne. “<a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/">Living Torah</a>.” Jewish Standard. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Music Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Teacher Source of File Attached "Tuesday, Englewood." The Record, 4 Feb. 1990, p. NV-5. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weidenfeld, Miriam (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Schools Religion, Judaism Description An account of the resource Miriam Weidenfeld was a teacher. She acted as director of Temple Emanu-El religious school in the 1980s and 90s. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Englewood, Miriam Weidenfeld." The Record, 15 May 1997, p. NF-10. "Tuesday, Englewood." The Record, 4 Feb. 1990, p. NV-5. “<a href="https://templeemanu-el.com/about-us/history/">History.</a>” Temple Emanu-El. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1921-06-09 Birthplace Lubaczów, Poland Death Date 2006-04-17 Occupation Spiritual Leader Teacher Activist, Social Welfare Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Religious Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hertzberg">Arthur Hertzberg</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 June 2024. <div></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hertzberg, Arthur (1921-2006) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Activism, Civil Rights Civil Rights Movement Description An account of the resource Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg arrived at Temple Emanu-El of Englewood in the mid-1950s during a moment of institutional expansion and social change. Coming from a previous pulpit in Nashville, Tennessee, he assumed leadership just as the congregation was preparing for the High Holy Days amid plans for a major building campaign and the construction of a new sanctuary. His tenure coincided with a period when suburban synagogues were redefining their role in American Jewish life. Hertzberg’s arrival marked a generational shift in leadership. Alongside him came Cantor Nathaniel A. Entin, a respected and accomplished cantor whose presence strengthened the Temple’s liturgical and musical life. Together, the new rabbinic–cantorial team prepared what was expected to be the final High Holy Day season in the existing Tenafly Road facility, underscoring a sense of transition and anticipation within the congregation. A trained historian and theologian, Hertzberg viewed the rabbinate as inseparable from ethical responsibility in public life. He frequently spoke about the changing nature of American Judaism, arguing that communities like Englewood would shape the future of Jewish religious expression in an increasingly suburban nation. Under his leadership, Temple Emanu-El formally aligned with the Conservative movement through membership in the United Synagogue, reinforcing its institutional identity while expanding its national connections. Hertzberg’s most lasting impact in Englewood, however, came through his willingness to engage controversial civic issues from the pulpit. During municipal election campaigns, he publicly criticized political rhetoric that he believed exploited racial fear, particularly in debates over housing, integration, and relocation policies. These sermons drew sharp responses from local political figures and sparked public debate, placing Temple Emanu-El at the center of broader conversations about race, democracy, and moral responsibility in postwar suburban New Jersey At the same time, Hertzberg’s influence extended well beyond Englewood. While serving as rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, he rose to national prominence, later becoming President of the American Jewish Congress and Vice President of the World Jewish Congress. In these roles, he emerged as one of the most outspoken Jewish intellectuals of his generation, addressing civil rights, Jewish identity, and the relationship between American Jews and Israel Hertzberg’s years in Englewood exemplified a model of religious leadership that fused scholarship, moral critique, and community engagement. Supported by strong cantorial leadership and an expanding congregation, he transformed the suburban synagogue into a forum for ethical reflection and public discourse. His legacy at Temple Emanu-El endures as an example of how a local pulpit could resonate far beyond its immediate community. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Arthur Hertzberg, 84." The Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2006, p. 4B. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hertzberg">Arthur Hertzberg</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 June 2024. <div></div> "Arthur Hertzberg outspoken rabbi, dies at age 84." The Greenville News, 19 Apr. 2006, p. 4B. Berger, Joseph. “<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/18/nyregion/rabbi-arthur-hertzberg-scholar-and-blunt-advocate-for-civil-rights.html">Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, Scholar and Blunt Advocate for Civil Rights, Dies at 84</a>.” The New York Times, 18 Apr. 2006. "Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg,Outspoken Scholar and Civil Rights Advocate, is Dead at 84." New York Times, April 8, 2008. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Activism Civil Rights Education Religion Social Welfare Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1916? Death Date 1988 Occupation Spiritual Leader Activist, Civil Rights Source of File Attached "Rabbi Israel Margolies dies; human rights, peace advocate." The Record, 14 Feb. 1988, p. A-39. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Margolies, Israel Raphael (1916?-1988) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Rabbi Israel Margolies dies; human rights, peace advocate." The Record, 14 Feb. 1988, p. A-39. Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Civil Rights Movement Activism, Civil Rights Description An account of the resource Israel Raphael Margolies was a spiritual leader and civil rights activist. He graduated from the Jewish Institute of Religion. He served at the Temple Emanu-El from 1937 to 1953 and the Beth Am the Peoples Temple from 1953 to 1981. He was also a civil rights activist and marched in Englewood with Martin Luther King Jr. He was a president of the Zionist Organization of Bergen County, a chairman of the Race Relations Committee of the Urban League, and a founding member of the New Jersey chapter of SANE, an anti-nuclear arms organization. He married Rose. He had three children, Allan, Irwin, and Sheera. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Civil Rights Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Death Date 1996-07-26 Occupation Business Owner Source of File Attached "Pearl Levine." The Record, 27 July 1996, p.11. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Levine, Pearl (?-1996) Description An account of the resource Pearl Levine was the longtime owner of Dave's Luncheonette. Generations of Englewood youth bought candy and comic books at Dave's. Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Pearl Levine." The Record, 27 July 1996, p. 11. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1908 Birthplace Belarus Death Date 2001-05-02 Occupation Business Owner Source of File Attached Cowen, Richard. "Sol, Kaplan, 92, founder of deli in Englewood." The Record, 4 May 2001, p. L-7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kaplan, Sol (1908-2001) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cowen, Richard. "An extra-large helping of life." The Record, 29 Jan. 2001, p. L-1. Cowen, Richard. "Sol, Kaplan, 92, founder of deli in Englewood." The Record, 4 May 2001, p. L-7. Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Religion, Judaism Description An account of the resource Sol Kaplan was a business owner and founder of Sol & Sol kosher deli on Palisade Avenue. He opened the deli in 1951 with his partner Sol Stein. Celebrities such as Dizzy Gillespie and Alan Alda discussed the deli on an episode of M*A*S*H. He fled his home village of Kopatkewich in 1921 during the pogroms. He moved to Englewood in the late 1940s. He was a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Temple Emanu-El. He sold Sol & Sol in 1971. Eventually, he worked as a doorman for an office building in New York City. He married twice, first to Ruth. After her death, he married Frances Silverman in 1974. He had three children, Barry, Francine Rosenberg, and Helene Rubin. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Anti-Semitism Businesses