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quote:   Originally Posted by Infomercial:
quote: Originally Posted by Jennifer Bestworking:

I wonder too, where did sheffield find a rabbi in the 50's? How far did that guy have to travel?

I'm no expert on the Jewish religion, but Sheffield was partly founded by a Jewish man. It had many Jewish settlers and a temple. It is possible they shared a rabbi with Florence.

Hi Info,

 

I am not sure where Rabbi Rubber Band's church, or temple, was located.  But, I know that he was a regular speaker at Sheffield High's weekly assemblies.  And, all the students, even we who were not believers, really enjoyed him.

 

And, of course, the Roman Catholic church was just down the street; so the priest did not have to travel far.

 

And, as some have mentioned -- being a Southern city, Sheffield had several Protestant clergy around -- even a few Baptists!

 

Jennifer, you ask, "I wonder too, where did Sheffield find a Rabbi in the 50's?  How far did that guy have to travel?"

 

My Friend, I realize that "way back in the 1950s" was long before you were born -- but, you might ask your parents or grandparents.  I am sure they will remember Rabbi Rubber Band.

 

And, for we "old timers" -- Sheffield had a store on Montgomery Avenue, in the heart of town, named Busy Bee.   It was owned and operated by a Jewish family.  Jennifer, there were Jewish families in Sheffield and the rest of the Shoals area -- way back then.  Maybe our schools should do a better job of teaching relatively recent history to you young folks.

 

Just curious, Jennifer, do you remember when the TriCities (that was the old timer's name for Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Florence) -- had only three high schools:  Sheffield High, Deshler, and Coffee.  Those were the days, my Friend.  Competition was fierce in our sports. 

 

No, it was only football, baseball, basketball, and track.  No horse racing, fishing contests, or hay bailing contests.   But, as I said, Jennifer, ask your parents or grandparents.  I am sure they will remember the good old days -- when Rabbi Rubber Band came to speak to us.

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

 

Bill

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