Eminent Jews of America; A Collection of Biographical Sketches of Jews Who Have Distinguished Themselves in Commercial, Professional and Religious End (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... he is ably seconded by his wife, who, prior to her marriage to Mr. Lebster, June 15, 1894, was Miss Lena Kavinsky, of Fall River, Mass. Mrs. Lebster is devoted to all the charities of their city and is a prominent member of the Eastern Star. At the present time Mr. Lebster is directing his talents and money toward the erection of a synagogue, which is sorely needed in their thriving Jewish community. He is the founder and President of the Flint Hebrew Congregation, is a prominent Mason and Maccabee and a member of the Flint Chamber of Commerce. Among prominent charities having reasons for gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Lebster may be mentioned the Orphans' Home of Cleveland, Old Age Home of Detroit and Talmud Torah. The Lebsters have one daughter, the wife of Dr. Abe Korrisky, of Detroit. JOSEPH LEFKOFSKY Some one has said that the soul of a poet can be expressed in the perfection of a pie, and if that is true, the business establishment of Mr. Joseph Lefkofsky emanates the perfection of true artistry, as any one who has visited his delicatessen store at 255 Gratiot avenue, Detroit, Mich., can attest. He was born in Bilistock, Russia, February 16, 1864, and came to America at the age of 19 years. His first business experience was that of a salesman in a dry goods firm in Canada, where he remained four years. He then went to Chicago and started in the restaurant and delicatessen business, which he conducted for eight years. Going to Detroit, Mich., he established himself at his present location, where his business has been constantly increasing for eighteen years. For hostesses of Detroit to serve delicacies coming from Lefkofsky's means that their guests are being given the best that the market affords, as it has been Mr. Lefkofsky's...