Program for the Tenth Anniversary Banquet of the Charleston Chapter of Aleph Zadik Aleph. The program includes a list of officers and directors, a schedule of events, and a list of sponsors. The program notes a Benediction by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
A leaflet about Good Neighbor Sunday 1937, an event where Charlestonians raised money for the Charleston Community Chest. The leaflet includes a letter from Rabbi Raisin encouraging people to "give generously," several bible verses encouraging charity, and a list of organizations included in the community chest. Includes several hand-written edits to update the leaflet for 1938.
A formal invitation to Rabbi Raisin and his wife to attend a performance of "The Recruiting Officer" to celebrate the reopening of the Dock Street Theatre in 1937.
A group photo taken at WTMA Radio's station. The photo features General C. P. Summerall (front row, left) and Rabbi Raisin (back row, third from the left).
Program for the Charleston Kalushiner Society's 14th Annual Banquet held at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program includes a menu, and a schedule of the event, and officers of the Society. The program notes an address to be given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
A letter from Louisa Cheves Smythe Stoney to Rabbi Raisin congratulating him on living in Charleston for twenty-one years. She recounts an instance where Rabbi Raisin intervened when one group tried to "take control" of a charitable committee.
Letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin asking Rabbi Raisin to communicate the conditions of his community. The back of the letter includes a copy of Rabbi Raisin's response to the President.
Program for the KKBE Confirmation Exercises. The program relates the schedule of the event, and notes a reading of the Torah by Miss Rachel M. Raisin, daughter of Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin. Rabbi Raisin is noted to deliver the sermonette.
Invitation from Miss Mary Vardrine McBee for the Ashely Hall Commencement Ceremony. The invitation includes a card noting the name of the sender, and a program with a schedule of the events. The program notes prayer led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Clipping from unnamed Charleston, SC. newspaper relating an article entitled, "Who is It?" The article features Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and his work.
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation yearbook compiled by Jacob S. Raisin, 1916. The yearbook includes information regarding the congregation, annual calendars, organization associated with KKBE, marriages, births, deaths, membership, and notable historical events.
Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin. This manuscript covers Raisin's thoughts on various aspects of Judaism and Jewish peoples.
Two letters folded together, one from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus relating some thoughts on his travels to Charleston. The second letter is from a "Sarah F. Raisin" also to Jane Lazarus wishing her well for the New Year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating that he had been released from his duties at his current congregation and accepting the invitation to officiate at KKBE congregation on a probationary term.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus, his soon to be wife, expressing his apologies for being away, professing his love for her, and stating he will be seeing her as soon as possible. Raisin describes his thoughts that marriage should be treated just as sacred for the man as it is for the woman.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating his regret for not being able to accept the invitation offered to him to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation.
A program outlining the schedule of the closing exercises of the High School of Charleston. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will be leading the prayer of the ceremony.
Program for the Jewish Community Center and Hebrew School Banquet for the Building Fund Campaign. The program includes a menu for the banquet, a schedule of events, lists members of the Steering Committee, and notes prayer led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the Memminger High and Normal School Commencement Ceremony held at the Academy of Music in Charleston, S.C. The program includes a schedule of the event, and a list of graduates.
A card sent from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to the members of the KKBE congregation informing them of the times of services, advocating for their attendance, and also asking them to send their children to the Sabbath School if they are of age.
A program for a Confirmation Service being held at the KKBE synagogue. The program notes the schedule of the service, and the names of the Confirmants.
Program from the Masonic Landmark Lodge 66th Annual Communication. The program includes a menu for the occasion, as well as listing Dr. Jacob S. Raisin among the speakers, and a list of the organization's officers.
Program for the 45th Convention of the Independent Order Bnai Brith held in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of events being held at the Charleston Hotel, the KKBE Temple, and the Progress Club.
Invitation to the Roper Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation ceremony. The invitation includes a program of the events, a list of graduates, and a newspaper clipping noting the graduates.
Confirmation Services program held at KKBE. The program includes a schedule of the service, a list of the confirmants, and a list of the Sabbath School staff.
Program for the Conference of Field Representatives and Community Chairmen of the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The program notes the schedule of events, and a list of officers and administration.
Invitation sent from Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hugo Kriegshaber to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to meet Mr. Harry Warshaw and other members of the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Board.
Program for a dinner and reception held by the Jewish Welfare Board held at the Jewish Educational Alliance in Atlanta, GA. The program includes a handwritten lists of names, and a dinner menu.
Program for the opening of the Salvation Army Naval and Military Club. The program notes the schedule of the event, and an address given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Two programs put together for the memorial service of Lieut. Samuel D. Turtletaub held at the Brith Shalom Synagogue. The program includes a schedule of the ceremony, and handwritten lists of names.
Certificate of appointment issued to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin by the Central Conference of American Rabbis to attend the Southern Congress for a League of Nations.
Program for a sacred concert held by the War Camp Community Service. The program notes a prayer and the benediction being led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Announcement from the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA relaying to members that Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin will be visiting and occupying the pulpit.
Program for the Jewish War Sufferers Relief Fund Rally held at the Opera House. The program notes the prayer and address led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Advertisement for a mass meeting held at the Opera House in Aiken City. The advertisement notes the meeting being held in interest of the Jewish War Sufferers, and Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin as speaker.
A program for the Confirmation Services at KKBE. The program outlines the schedule for the service and also has a program pasted within for Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC., from May 19th, 1918 led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin, and a newspaper clipping listing the confirments from the congregations.
Communication from Rabbi Dr. Elias Margolis to a "Mr. Ephron Quat" announcing that Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin will occupy his pulpit for a Friday evening service.
A program for the Third Annual Convention of the Southeastern Jewish Religious School Union in Jacksonville, Florida. The Program outlines the convention's schedule and notes a prayer led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Four-Minute Man Certificate of Honor presented to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin for his service during the war of 1917-1918. A letter signed by Woodrow Wilson is included with the certificate addressing the Four-Minute Men.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
Program for the Confirmation Exercises held at KKBE in Charleston, SC. The program outlines the schedule of the event, a newspaper clippings relating the event, and a list of the confirmants.
Program for the Charleston City Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Mid-Winter Meeting held at the Hibernian Hall in Charleston. The program includes the schedule of the event, a list of the City Federation officers, and notes "Mrs. J. S. Raisin" as the representative for the Council of Jewish Women.
Program for the Annual Mid-Winter Meeting of the Charleston City Federation of Women's Clubs held at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program outlines a schedule of the events, a list of the City Federation officers, and organizations that are members of the Federation. The program notes "Mrs. J. S. Raisin," wife of Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin, as the second Vice-President of the Federation.
Program for the Confirmation Exercises held at the Darlington Hebrew Congregation. The program notes the schedule of events, a list of the confirmants, and notes the convocation, remarks and benediction to be given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the KKBE Centennial Celebration. The program outlines the schedule of events, hymns and prayers, and lists members of the congregation involved with the event.
Program for the 32nd annual meeting of the American Jewish Historical Society held in Philadelphia, PA. The program outlines the schedule of the event, a list of papers that will be presented, and members of the Society. The program notes a paper presented by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the Charleston Zionist District Reception and Luncheon held at the Charleston Hotel. The Program includes a menu for the luncheon, a list of the members of the Keren Hayesod Committee, officers of the Charleston Zionist District, and notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin as the toastmaster.
A letter to the Bishop W. A. Guerry from the State Advisory Board of the American Jewish Relief Committee requesting contribution towards the committee's work to aid Jewish sufferers of the war in Europe. Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin is listed as a member of the Advisory Board.
Program for the United Jewish Campaign Southern Regional Conference noting the schedule of events, a menu, and lists of members and organizations part of the Campaign. The program notes an address to be given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Suffragism, Defeated or Delayed? A Rabbi's Plea for Equality." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts and feelings regarding women's suffrage, women's rights and religion.
A copy of the program for the Confirmation Service at B'rith Sholim in Orangeburg, SC. The program notes the schedule of the service and that it will be led by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Letter to Rev. Barnett A. Elzas from Circuit Judge, Charles H. Simonton, regarding the case of the organ in the synagogue at the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation in Charleston, SC.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Program for the confirmation services of the Georgetown Hebrew Congregation held at KKBE in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of the service, and a list of the confirmants.
Program for the Freemason Friendship Lodge No. 9 banquet and entertainment event. The program includes a menu for the banquet, a schedule of the event, officers and past masters of the lodge, and notes prayer led by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Invitation sent from Otto Fox, secretary for the Jewish Literary Club, to Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin. The invitation is to attend the lecture to be given by Dr. Raisin at the Jewish Community Center.
Program for the Charleston Kalushiner Society's 12th Annual Banquet held at the Jewish Community Center. The program includes a menu, and a schedule of the event, and officers of the Society. The program notes an address to be given by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding an appointment with "Dr. Smith," "Cousin C's" tea, service attendance, and his travel itinerary.
Program for a banquet held by Friendship Lodge No. 9 of the Freemasons at the Francis Marion Hotel. The program includes a menu, and a schedule of the event, officers of the Lodge, and the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America." The program notes an invocation by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin.
Program for the Service of Installation of Rev. Nielsen as Minister of the Unitarian Church of Charleston. The program includes a schedule of the event, several prayers and hymns, and list of church vestry. The program notes Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin's participation in the event.
A letter from Samuel H. Jacobs, secretary of the Congregation of KKBE, to Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin. The letter acknowledges Rabbi Raisin's faithful service to the Congregation. The letter also notes two resolutions "unanimously adopted" by the Congregation: that Rabbi Raisin be elected Rabbi Emeritus, and that he receive a pension of $1,200 a year.
A letter from Caspar H. May, Secretary of Friendship Lodge No. 9 of the Freemasons, informing Rabbi Raisin of his appointment to the position of Lodge Chaplain for the thirty-first time.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin concerning the rapidly declining health of Jacob's mother during his being away from town.
Letter to Jacob S. Raisin from Barnett A. Elzas regarding Elzas' writings and recent publications. Elzas also requests records from Raisin in order to complete his work.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and the Freemasons.
Court document noting a trial between John R. Campbell and the First National Bank of Charleston. The document notes Janie L. Raisin, wife of Dr. Jacob S. Raisin, as one of the Respondents in the case.
Letter from Capt. Franklin Cohn to Pvt. Sam Glass from the Regimental Infirmary of the 51st Artillery at Camp Jackson, SC. The letter is a notice of a religious service being held by the Jewish Welfare Board and also notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin conducting the services. The back of the letter also includes a handwritten list of names and personal notes.
A page relating the Annual Report of the Tract Commission submitted by Samuel H. Goldenson to the Board of Managers of Synagogue and School Extension in Pittsburgh, PA. The report notes a tract to be published by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Kindness to Animals."
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin and his wife Jane L. Raisin. Possibly taken on the front porch of the Raisin family home on Wragg Square in Charleston, South Carolina.
