Mass.. and. for nearly 40 years. was rabbi at Kneseth Israel. in Cincinnati. He was a member of the presidium of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada. and was head of Vaad Hoir. Organization of Orthodox Congregations. in Cincinnati. Known for his humanitarianism. Rabbi Silver organized rescue operations to save thousands of persons from Nazi death camps. and. following World War II. aided refugees in escaping from behind the Iron Curtain. In this work. I am proud to say that he worked closely with my late father and a warm friendship and deep mutual respect grew from the association.
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