Edgar Magnin | |
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 Magnin in 1935 | |
| Born | July 1, 1890 |
| Died | July 17, 1984 (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery |
| Occupation | Rabbi |
| Spouse | Evelyn Magnin |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter (Mae Magnin Brussell) |
Edgar Magnin (July 1, 1890 – July 17, 1984) was rabbi and spiritual leader of Wilshire Boulevard Temple (previously Congregation B'nai B'rith), the oldest Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, California. Magnin served at the temple for 69 years and was considered one of the most prominent Jewish leaders in the United States,[1] sometimes called the "Rabbi to the Stars" because of his close connections to the Hollywood film industry.[2]
- ^ Gary Libman, "Synagogue Looks Back on 125 Years" Los Angeles Times, December 17, 1987.
- ^ Gabler, Neal (1988). An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood. Crown. ISBN 0-517-56808-X. p. 266.