Last updated on: 7/7/2014 | Author: ProCon.org

Harold M. Schulweis Biography

Title:
Rabbi of Congregation Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California
Position:
None Found to the question "Is a Two-State Solution (Israel and Palestine) an Acceptable Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?"
Reasoning:

No position found

Theoretical Expertise Ranking:
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Individuals with PhDs or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Involvement and Affiliations:
  • Rabbi, Congregation Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, California
  • Founding Chairman, Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
  • Lectured in philosophy and theology at CCNY, the University of Judaism and Hebrew Union College
  • Recipient, The Beautiful People Award for Outstanding Community Service, 1999
  • Recipient, Simon Greenberg Award for Distinguished Leadership, 1999
  • Recipient, Distinguished Alumni Award, Pacific School of Religion, 1998
  • Recipient, Crown of the Good Name Award, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, 1994
  • Recipient, Martin Buber Award, American Friends of Hebrew University, 1992
  • Recipient, Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award, Union of American Hebrew Congregations, 1991
  • Recipient, Human Relations Award, San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council Committee, 1991
  • Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, University of Judaism, 1983
  • Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, Jewish Theological Seminary, 1975
  • Recipient, Israel Prime Minister’s Medal, 1975
  • Recipient, United Synagogue Social Actions Award, 1965
  • Invitation to tour West Germany from Federal Republic of Germany, 1965
Education:
  • ThD, Theology, Pacific School of Religion
  • BA, Modern Philosophical and Theological Thought, Yeshiva College, New York University
Other:
  • None found