Oskar Brecher became president of Temple Israel of the City of New York because of his Herculean efforts in restoring the external physical integrity of our building, as a chairman of the House Committee. He claimed, when he agreed to accept the presidency, that his interest in the "religious" side of Judaism was limited, but that he would help the congregation in any way he could, out of a sense of obligation to the community. Despite his pro...
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