Ackerman, Paula (1893–1989)
Ackerman, Paula (1893–1989)
American rabbinical pioneer. Name variations: Paula H. Ackerman. Born Dec 7, 1893; died Jan 12, 1989, in Mississippi; m. William Ackerman, a rabbi (died 1950).
Following death of husband (rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Meridian, Mississippi), took over his 100-member Reform congregation as an interim spiritual leader (1951–54), the 1st woman to perform the full duties of a rabbi.
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