Judge Meyer Sultzberger died at his home, 1303 Girard Avenue, this morning 79 years old.

Judge Sulzberger recently completed a book entitled “Status of Labor in Ancient Israel.” He had made arrangements to publish it on his eightieth birthday.

The deceased had a national reputation as a Jewish scholar and was the possessor of one of the finest private libraries in America. He played an important part in the Jewish communal life of Philadelphia and America, especially as a promoter of educational and philanthropic activities.