Isidore Singer

1859–1939 (age 80)

Entrepreneur

Biography

Isidore Singer (1859-1939) devoted his life to scholarly publishing, most notably initiating the Jewish Encyclopedia, a monumental work that brought Jewish history, literature, and thought to a wide readership in the early 20th century.

An advocate for dialogue and education, he promoted cultural understanding across communities, and his grave at Woodlawn Cemetery anchors the memory of a tireless editor and entrepreneur.

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