Feinberg, Abraham L.

Rabbi, peace activist, tenor, and radio personality; b. 1899; d. 1986; ordained rabbi 1924; 1927 rabbi of Temple Israel of New York City; Feb. 28, 1930, Feinberg quit the rabbinate explaining that he had become "disillusioned with the role [he] was expected to play--more a promoter and social director of a complex organization than a pastor of human souls"; 1932 began new and highly successful career on radio as the romantic tenor "Anthony Frome"; 1935 returned to the rabbinate; 1961 retired from active rabbinate at Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, Ont.; 1971 served as Rabbi-in-Residence at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco, Calif.; 1972 performed on his weekly radio program "Grey Lib" emphasizing rights for senior citizens; 1976 moved to Reno, Nev., and became active in senior citizen activities, served a local synagogue, and began another radio show "Grey Lib Plus."

From the description of Papers, 1914-1990. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154689240