Rabbi Howard Morrison

Dear Congregational Family,

On February 16, 1913, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Hertz was appointed Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. He passed in 1946. A learned scholar, he studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary amongst other places. In his day, Rabbi Hertz was an anthologizer and interpreter of traditional and contemporary commentaries on the Torah.

Before the last couple of decades, the Hertz Chumash could be found in the pews of almost any English speaking congregation. Growing up in the Boston area, the Hertz Chumash was the main Hebrew-English text in the local Orthodox and Conservative shuls I attended.

At Beth Emeth, the Hertz Chumash continues to be preferred by many who attend our shul. It is familiar, reminds people of their youth, and continues to be relevant and meaningful. It continues to find its place among the more recent denominational editions which have entered our shul and many others.

The Hertz Chumash transcended denominational politics. It was and is found in synagogues spanning the religious spectrum. Then, now, and forever - The lasting contribution made by Rabbi Dr. Joseph Hertz.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Howard Morrison