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March 17, 1938: A Look at Rabbi Jacob Sonderling

Posted on March 17, 2026 by lmharnisch

March 17, 1938: A brief look at Rabbi Jacob Sonderling, former chief rabbi of the German army. Continue reading →

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March 17, 1938: A Look at Rabbi Jacob Sonderling

Posted on March 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

As Austrian Jews flee for their lives, only to be turned back at the border, Los Angeles congregations prepare to celebrate Purim. Note the name of Jacob Sonderling, identified in The Times as former chief rabbi of the German army.

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