Jewish Life of the Month: Julius Rosenwald
Rebecca Keys
Julius Rosenwald
Dates
1862–1932
Impact
Rosenwald rose to meteoric wealth at the helm of Sears, Roebuck. Yet his most important legacy is the pioneering changes he introduced to the practice of philanthropy.
Famous Quote
"Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary."