Israel Goldstein

This article is about the founder of Brandeis, an American-born Israeli rabbi, author and Zionist leader. For New Zealand politician, businessman, barrister and solicitor, see Israel Goldstine.
Israel Goldstein
Born
Israel Goldstein

June 18, 1896
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1986
Jerusalem, Israel
NationalityAmerican & Israeli
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Head of the Zionist Organization of America, American Jewish Congress, Jewish National Fund of America, and New York Board of Rabbis
Known forFounder of Brandeis University
Signature
Dr. Israel Goldstein awards the Stephen Wise Award to President Yitzhak Ben Zvi at the World Jewish Congress held in 1956 at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue, Hebrew University

Israel Goldstein (June 18, 1896 – April 11, 1986) was an American-born Israeli rabbi, author and Zionist leader. He was the primary founder of Brandeis University.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Rabbi Israel Goldstein, A Founder of Brandeis", The New York Times, April 13, 1986, p.40
  2. ^ Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Dr. Israel Goldstein Dead at 89, Jerusalem, April 13, 1986 [1]