Charles Rubiner Oral History Interview (audio only)
Interviewed by Mary Baroff
April 1975
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Charles Rubiner Oral History Interview (audio only)
Video 01:20:03
Charles Rubiner Oral History Interview (audio only)
Audio 01:20:03
Abstract
In this Interview Charles gives a brief overview of his law career. He also discusses his work with interfaith groups and as President of the Jewish community Center of Detroit. He talks about the Zionist cause and his involvement. He also gives a description of the various Jewish neighborhoods in Detroit and the various synagogues based around nationality and language. He talks about the development of the Jewish Welfare Federation and the Jewish Community Center and the centralization of fundraising efforts. He also talks about his commitment to the promotion of Jewish education.
History of Narrator
Charles Rubiner was born in Traverse City Michigan on July 10, 1898. He moved to Detroit when he was six and attended Public School. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of Detroit Law School in 1919. He served as Assistant Attorney General of Michigan, was appointed to the Common Pleas Bench in Detroit and worked as a prosecutor. He was also always involved with the Jewish Community and a Zionist. He promoted Jewish education and centralized fundraising.
Judge Charles Rubiner passed away on February 21, 1991 at the age of 92.
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Credit as: Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives, Charles Rubiner Oral History Interview, April 1975.