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Bernard Baskin (1920–January 18, 2023)[1] was an American-Canadian rabbi, author, and benefactor. From 1949 to 1989 he led Temple Anshe Sholom in Hamilton, Ontario, and was rabbi emeritus until his death.[1]
Early life[edit]
Bernard Baskin was born in New Jersey to parents ---. He spent his childhood in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York,[2] and moved to Hamilton in 1949.[1]
His younger brother was American sculptor Leonard Baskin,[3] and he was a first cousin of American dancer Sophie Maslow.
Career[edit]
Reform Judaism[1]
First rabbinical posting was in Denver, Colorado, and later Louisiana.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Met his wife, Marjorie, in Lousiana.[1] Became Canadian citizen in 1967.[1]
Resources[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rabbi Bernard Baskin, Hamilton's wise man, dies at 102". The Hamilton Spectator. January 19, 2023 – via www.thespec.com.
- ^ Smith, Roberta (June 6, 2000). "Leonard Baskin Dies at 77; Sculptor of Stark Memorials". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Art, McMaster Museum of. "MCMASTER LIBRARY / LEONARD BASKIN: THE ART OF THE BOOK: RABBI BERNARD BASKIN".
- ^ "Baskin, Bernard". HPL.
- ^ "TVO Today | Current Affairs Journalism, Documentaries and Podcasts". www.tvo.org.
- ^ "Opinion | Rabbi Baskin's new ten commandments". The Hamilton Spectator. July 9, 2022 – via www.thespec.com.