The Rev. Dr. J. E. Schvanenfeld, rabbi of the Hebrew Friendship Congregation at Harrisonburg, Va., for twenty-five years, who previously served six years at the Madison Avenue Temple in this city, is dead, according to word received here. He was fifty-six years old. Heart disease was the cause of death.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
