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Golda Meir PM of Israel, Her Speech to American Reform Rabbis, orig. Press Photo, 1960-70’s, USA - Golda Meir PM of Israel, Her Speech to American Reform Rabbis, orig. Press Photo, 1960-70’s, USA Size of Photo: 15.2 x 19.8 cm. (5.9 x 7.8 inches) Inscription in English on reverse side. The photograph depicts an important gathering of American Jewish clergy, likely a conference or public meeting, in the 1960s and 1970s. The photograph features leading rabbis of the Reform and Liberal streams of Judaism in the United States, including: Maurice Nathan Eisendrath (July 10, 1902 – November 9, 1973) was a leader of American Reform Judaism, the head of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations from 1943 until his death, an author, and an activist, particularly active in the U.S. Anti-war Movement of the 1960s. The Maurice N. Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Reform Movement, is named in his honor. Roland B. Gittlesohn (May 13, 1910 – December 13, 1995) was an American rabbi and author. He was a U. S. Navy chaplain during World War II, and the first Jewish chaplain assigned to the United States Marine Corps. After the Battle of Iwo Jima he gave a sermon dedicating the 5th Marine Division's cemetery. Its text was republished widely. (The division held separate Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish dedication ceremonies.) POLISH, DAVID (1910–1995), U.S. Reform rabbi, Zionist leader. Polish (pronounced like the household product, not the country) was born in Cleveland and received a B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 1931. Frederick Doppelt, 1918 - 2006 The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) is the largest organization of liberal (reform) rabbis in the United States. This name probably indicates that representatives attended or that the event itself was held under the auspices of this conference.