Background
Sameield, Max was born on January 23, 1844 in Marktsteft, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Samuel and Rosa (Mendel) Sameield.
Sameield, Max was born on January 23, 1844 in Marktsteft, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Samuel and Rosa (Mendel) Sameield.
Doctor of Philisophy, University of Würzburg, 1865. Came to the United States, 1867.
Rabbi Congregation B’nai Zion, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1868-1871, Congregation Children of Israel, Memphis, since 1871. Elected rabbi same for life, May, 1911, after 40 years’ service. Actively identified for many years with charitable movements in Memphis and the South.
A founder Tennessee Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Children, and of the non-sectarian United Charities, Hebrew Relief Association (president).
Member of the Board of Governors Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. Supervisor Central Conference American Rabbis.
Scottish Rite.
Member of the Board of Governors Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. Supervisor Central Conference American Rabbis. Scottish Rite; member B’nai B’rith, since 1869.
Founder, 1885, and editor Jewish Spectator.
Married Pauline Frank, January 26, 1873.