Jacob Handler

Rabbi Jacob Handler (1914-2007) was ordained a rabbi at Yeshiva University and began serving as a rabbi since 1941. After serving Temple Israel in Manchester, New Hampshire he came to Temple Beth Israel (Providence, Rhode Island) beginning in 1964, and later to Temple Beth Sholom. Rabbi Handler served as Jewish chaplain for the Rhode Island State Institutions and on four occasions, as chaplain for the National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America, who honored him with their St. George award. He was also involved with the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Rabbi Handler's educational background included a bachelors degree from Vermont Teachers College, a Master of Arts in Government degree from the University of New Hampshire, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Burton College. He taught Political Science at the Rhode Island Junior College (later the Community College of Rhode Island).