» Raisin (Rabbi Jacob S.) papers, circa 1700, 1889-2009

Clippings, correspondence, sermons, programs, certificates, diplomas, diaries, photographs, objects, and other papers of Jacob S. Raisin, Reform rabbi, author, and scholar. Raisin’s writings focused on ethical behavior, intellectual history, religious observance and tradition. Materials also relate to Raisin’s wife, Jane Lazarus Raisin, their children, Mordenai Lazarus Raisin Hirsch, Rachel Marla Raisin, and Aaron S. Raisin, and other family members, Raisin’s record of professional activities and public service, particularly his involvement with Charleston’s Jewish community, and the religious life of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation.