Rabbi Israel Goldstein
(1896-1986)

Zionist leader, author, founder of Brandeis College, Rabbi, President of the Jewish Nation Fund (1933-1943), President of the Zionist Organization of America (1943-1961), and President of the American Jewish Congress (1951-1958)

Died aged c. 90

Israel Goldstein (June 18, 1896 – April 11, 1986) was an American-born Israeli rabbi, author and Zionist leader. He was one of the leading founders of Brandeis University.

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Israel Goldstein (1896-1986). Born & educated in this city, this leader of the Zionist movement, author, and conservative rabbi presided over many organizations, including the Jewish Nation Fund (1933-43), Zionist Organization of America (1943-61), & American Jewish Congress (1951-58), and was a founder of Brandeis College. He moved to Israel in 1961.

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