Tribute to Rabbi David Philipson, noted American Jewish reform leader, whose seventieth birthday occurs tomorrow, was paid at the Sabbath services at Beth Israel Temple here of which Rabbi Henry Fisher is the spiritual leader.
Rabbi Philipson occupied a place on the platform as the guest of honor. The celebration sermon was preached by Dr. Abram Simon of Washington, a former pupil of Rabbi Philipson at Hebrew Union College.
A dinner marking the anniversary will be given by Rabbi Philipson’s congregation in Cincinnati, the B’nai Israel, in the fall.
Rabbi Philipson, who was a member of the first class of Hebrew Union College founded by the late Rabbi Isaac M. Wise, is one of the outstanding members of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. He is the author of a number of works.
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