Eisenstein

1951 · Best.-Nr. 5210-72421 — 2 Temple X-Library stamps Residual glue from pocket removal BPD else content appears as unblemished with very good blue decorated cloth covered boards displaying moderate surface/edge wear as shown. Synopsis: American. Educator and composer and lyricist. Parallel in generation to Miriam Gideon she was born September 10 1909 Sventzian Lithuania. Daughter of Mordecai M. Kaplan founder of Reconstructionism. Died February 14 1996 BethesdaRockeville MD. At age 86. Studied at the Institute of Musical Art forerunner to Julliard. Graduated Columbia BS 1928 and Master in Music Education 1932. Married Ira Eisenstein 1934. PhD from HUC-JIR 1966. Taught at HUC-JIR 1966-1979; Also attended Teachers Institute of JTS and taught there 1929-1954. Taught at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1968-1980 1978-1981. Created many teaching materials for her pedagogy and history of Jewish music courses. Publications include Gateway to Jewish Song 1937; Songs of Childhood1955; and Heritage of Music: The Music of the Jewish People 1972 1990. Many of her English translations of Hebrew songs became well-known standards sung by Jewish children throughout the US. In addition Eisenstein composed several works including cantatas starting in 1942 and published seven including The Sacrifice of Isaac and The Seven Golden Buttons collaborating on five cantatas with her husband. In 1987 she developed an extensive series on Jewish music for public radio. Eisenstein is remembered for being the first female to celebrate a Bat Mitzvah in 1922. She and her husband also founded a chavurah in Woodstock NY around 1991 at their home where they retired. Music Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise. Written 7.18.2021AK #5210-72421 Img. 6442 Updated 10.2.25 Behrman House Inc. Publishers hardcover