Black and white photograph of a commemorative tablet dedicated to Jacob S. Raisin for his life's work and his time as Rabbi of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin standing in uniform at Camp Greene, near Charlotte, North Carolina. Raisin worked at the Camp for the Jewish Welfare Board.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin dressed in military uniform at Camp Greene in North Carolina. Raisin worked for the Jewish Welfare Board at the Camp.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin dressed in military uniform at Camp Greene in North Carolina. Raisin worked for the Jewish Welfare Board at the Camp.
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.
Unpublished partial manuscript entitled, "The Sayings of the Fathers," written by Jacob S. Raisin. The manuscript covers Raisin's "Three Pillars of Society," which he notes as the Torah, worship, and deeds of kindness.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Father Abraham!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Abraham Lincoln, racial issues, politics, and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "We Jews!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on Judaism, race, religion, and antisemitism.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason."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.
Unpublished manuscript and notes written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "The Jews of Charleston." The manuscript covers Raisin's report on the history of Jewish peoples in Charleston.
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.
Diary kept by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "My Life's Tragi-Comedy." The diary is comprised of personal entries and correspondence bound together in order to create a chronological log of events during Jacob S. Raisin's life and Rabbinical career between the years of 1892-1905.
Hebrew Union College graduation program noting Jacob S. Raisin as a candidate for the "Degree of Rabbi." Program includes a schedule of the commencement event and the back material includes a sketch of the Hebrew Union College. Program found within the beginning pages of Jacob S. Raisin's diary entitled, "My Life's Tragi-Comedy."
Diary kept by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Light and Shadows." The diary is comprised of personal entries and correspondence bound together to create a chronological log of events during Jacob S. Raisin's life and Rabbinical career between the years of 1905-1910.
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.
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin standing atop a stone engraved "Dentistry." The photo includes a handwritten note reading, "St. Fran Oct. 1904."
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin and his mother, Taube S. Raisin, in Central Park, New York, New York. The photograph includes a handwritten note reading, "Cent. Park Aug. 04."
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Lincoln, the First American." Manuscript discusses Raisin's thoughts on the importance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "Minhagim of Nomology (Customs of Law-Making)," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. The manuscript covers information regarding various topics related to the history and emergence of Reform Judaism, and Minhagim or Jewish Customs.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "Washington the Mason," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. The manuscript covers Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and his contributions to Freemasonry. The manuscript also mentions connections between Judaism and Freemasonry.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "The Conflict Between Rationalism and Traditionalism or Reform Judaism Prior to Abraham Geiger," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. In this manuscript, Raisin discusses many topics regarding the events and changes in thought which lead to the emergence of modern Reform Judaism.
