Correspondence with The Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth

Identifier
WL3000/9/1/1381
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 109887
Dates
16 Dec 1952 - 24 Aug 1958
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Office of the Chief Rabbi

Biographical History

The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth is considered the religious leader of British Jewry. At the time of this correspondence Israel Brodie held this position.

Scope and Content

Beside the exchange of information and published material the correspondence reflects the rabbi’s support of The Wiener Library. This includes personal endorsement for a funding application submitted to the Claims Conference, the signing of a letter to The Times regarding new premises for the Library, and general advice on similar issues.

Conditions Governing Reproduction

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People

  • Brodie, Israel, Sir

Subjects

Places

  • Great Britain
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