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Oral history interview with Rabbi Bernie Fox, 2003
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fox, Bernie (Rabbi)
- Title
- Oral history interview with Rabbi Bernie Fox
- Dates
- 2003 (inclusive)20032003
- Quantity
- 2 audio cassettes and 1 transcript (0.11 cubic feet)
- Collection Number
- 5697 (Accession No. 5697-001)
- Summary
- Oral history interview of headmaster of Northwest Yeshiva High School discussing his perceptions of the Seattle Jewish community, the school and issues he encountered as teacher and administrator of an orthodox school
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Rabbi Bernie Fox was born in Pittsburgh and came to Seattle in 1980 to teach at the Northwest Yeshiva High School. He served as headmaster of the school from 1985-2016.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oral history interview conducted in 2003 with Jerry Adatto. Rabbi Fox speaks of his perceptions of the Seattle Jewish community upon moving here in 1980, the history of the Northwest Yeshiva High School, and issues he's encountered as teacher and administrator of an orthodox Jewish school, particularly integration of girls in Torah courses. Also includes notes from Jerry Adatto's conversations with David Oppenheimer, David Balint, A.J. Maimon, and Rabbi Daniel Rosenthal to prepare for his interview with Rabbi Fox.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Fox, Bernie (Rabbi)--Interviews
Corporate Names
- Northwest Yeshiva High School
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
