Janice Rothschild Blumberg, the noted author and speaker on Southern Jewish history, has died at age 100.
The Atlanta native had recently celebrated her centennial birthday on Feb. 13. Rothschild Blumberg was the widow of Rabbi Jacob M. Rothschild, who was the leader of The Temple synagogue in Midtown when it was bombed in 1958 and an ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
After the rabbi’s death in 1973, she married David M. Blumberg of Knoxville, who was the international president of B’nai B’rith from 1971 to 1978.
Rothschild Blumberg held leadership positions in organizations, including the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum and served as president of the Southern Jewish Historical Society.
She was a frequent lecturer at universities, synagogues, museums and academic conferences across the country. Rothschild Blumberg authored numerous books, including “One Voice: Rabbi Jacob M. Rothschild and the Troubled South” and “Prophet in a Time of Priests: Rabbi Alphabet Browne 1845-1929.”
The Temple released an obituary for Rothschild Blumberg on Wednesday evening.
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Janice Rothschild Blumberg (February 13, 1924 – February 21, 2024). Janice is survived by her son, Bill Rothschild (Brenda); grandchildren, Jeffrey Blumberg (Jen), Lee Blumberg (Lorrie), Stephanie McCall (Mac), Jacob Rothschild (Charlie), and Lindsey Barry (Justin); nephews, Marc Levinson (Betsy) and David Levinson; niece, Marianne Weinberg-Benson; and eight great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husbands, Jacob M. Rothschild and David M. Blumberg, and her daughter, Marcia Rothschild.
A private graveside service will take place on Thursday, February 22.
A Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at The Temple, with a reception to follow in Schwartz-Goldstein Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to make a donation…
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