Background
Calisch, Edward N. was born on June 23, 1865 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry and Rebecca (Van Noorden) Calisch.
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Edward N. Calisch
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Graduate Hughes High School, Cincinnati, 1883. Bachelor of Laws, University of Cincinnati, 1887. Rabbi, Hebrew Union College, 1887, honorary Doctor of Hebrew Literature, 1928.
Master of Arts, University of Virginia, 1904.
Doctor of Philosophy, 1908. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Richmond.
Career
In 1887, Calisch accepted a pulpit in Peoria, Illinois. In 1891, he became rabbi of Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, Virginia. In 1893, Calisch"s congregation felt the need for a more modern prayer ritual.
They authorized Calisch to revise a prayer-book
That prayer book was the first Hebrew book printed in Richmond. In 1908, Calisch earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Virginia.
Calisch was a prominent figure in Richmond"s civic life, where his talents as an orator were much in demand. In 1945, after more than four decades of service, Calisch retired.
Achievements
Membership
Member Central Conference American Rabbis (president 1921-1923. Member Executive Board). Member Executive Committee American Jewish Committee, Joint Distribution Committee, Jewish Welfare Board.
Member State Council Defense, Virginia, and 4-minute man, World War I. Member Virginia War History Commission.
Member Non-Partisan Association League of Nations (vice president).
Member of Executive Committee Richmond Chapter American Red Cross. Member of the board of United Service Organizations. Member Economic League of America.
Mason, Elk.
Clubs: Jefferson, Rotary, Richmond Ember (president), Lakeside Country.
Connections
Married Gisela Woolner, January 22, 1890. Married second, Mistress. Children: Harold Edward, Mildred G. (deceased), A. Woolner, Edward North. H.
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American