Special Collections & College Archives is pleased to announce the Rabbi Alexander Feinsilver papers are now available for research! A rabbi, peace activist, marriage counselor, and intellectual leader, Alexander Feinsilver (1910-1987) was born in Tel Aviv, Palestine, and served in Kentucky, California, and Indiana before settling in Easton.
In 1955, Feinsilver accepted a position at Temple Covenant in Easton. During this time, he was a prolific writer, publishing several books and numerous essays on aspects of Judaism. Feinsilver gave a number of talks at Lafayette College, including his “Dead Sea Scrolls” talk in 1956, and he served as the advisor for the Hillel Society. Feinsilver was prominent in the creation of the Interfaith Chapel in Hogg Hall, and preached at its dedication. In 1985, he was honored with an endowment fund for the acquisition of Judaica at Skillman Library.
Feinsilver’s papers include his sermons during World War II, correspondence, writings, and biographical materials. Contact archives@lafayette.edu for more information on the Rabbi Alexander Feinsilver papers.