Rabbi Gewirtz interview

Rabbi Gewirtz interview

Rabbi Leonard Gewirtz

Rabbi Leonard B. Gewirtz (1918-2003) was ordained in 1945. He moved to Wilmington, where he served the Adas Kodesch Congregation for over 50 years. As a rabbi, he began the state’s first bat mitzvah program, sanctioned a women’s prayer group, and founded The Rabbi Speaks radio program. Rabbi Gewirtz was deeply involved in the religious community and participated in many religious organizations. In this interview, Rabbi Gewirtz describes his family background, early life and education, and experiences serving as a spiritual leader.

Yetta Chaiken and Rona G. Finkelstein

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware

1987-12-29

May be covered by copyright

mp3

English

Sound

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Yetta Chaiken; Rona G. Finkelstein

Rabbi Leonard Gewirtz

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, Wilmington, Delaware

audio cassette recording

2:05:49