Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky
1906–1981
Survived a concentration camp in Nazi Germany
Came to Madison in 1940
Founded Temple Beth El
Honorary doctorate from Edgewood College
During Vietnam era unrest he rode with patrols, leaving the squad cars to encourage calm.
Gave Robert Fassnacht’s eulogy
Swarsensky Wrote Two Books:
From Generation to Generation – Story of the Madison Jewish community's first 100 years
Intimates and Ultimates – Collection of Swarsensky's speeches and essays
Book on Swarsensky's Life:
Mensch: Biography and Writing of Manfred Eric Swarsensky by Marvin Zolot
