My Family history

Friday, 19 June 2026

Baruch Epstein (1911 - 1982)

Baruch Epstein is the son of Tilly Morris, born Tilly Dik, the sister-in-law of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family HERE

Parents: Isaac Epstein (1884 - 1941) and Tilly Morris (1886 - 1981)

Tombstones for Baruch's parents. Isaac is buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery in Liverpool, England and Tilly (Tova) in Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg, South Africa

Born: 12 May 1911 in Liverpool, England

Siblings

Leah Epstein (1913 - 1985) married Oscar Marcus Werner (1922 - 2008) in Liverpool, England on 10 June 1945
Naftali Epstein (1914 - 2000)
Esther Epstein (1915 - 2013) married Marcel Aron Kindler (1908 - 1972) on 4 July 1943 in London, England
Sarah Epstein (1920 - 2003) married Michael Avni (Marcus) (1920 - 1991) in Liverpool, England on (Apr - Jul) 1941
Zahava Epstein (1927 - 2024) married Martin Dover (1925 - 1995) in Liverpool, England in (July - September ) 1950

Hebrew name: Baruch son of Yitzhak

Occupation: Rabbi

Married: Sarah Ritov in 1950, probably in Israel

Child

Their only child was born in 1951 when Baruch and Sarah were both 40

Benjamin Elizur Epstein 1951 -

Census

1911

In the 1911 census taken on 2 April that year, Baruch's parents Tilly and Isaac had been married for one year and are living in a 6 room dwelling at 15 Vine Street, Liverpool, England. Isaac is age 26 and a travelling draper and clothier on his own account and Tilly is a housewife age 24. Living with them is their infant son Baruch who was born on 12 March 1911. Also living there is a boarder, Milly Morris age 21 who is a dressmaker, and a domestic servant, Maggie Graley, age 15

1921

In the 1921 census taken on 19 June 1921, Tilly and Isaac are living in a 6 room dwelling at 48 Erskine Street, Liverpool, England. Isaac is age 37 years and four months and a travelling draper and clothier working from home. His place of birth is given as Wloclawek, Poland.Tilly is a housewife age 35 years and six months and born in Poneviezys, Lithuania. Their children are Boruch age 10 years and four months, Leah age 8 years and 10 months, Naphtali age 7 years and one month, Esther age 6 years and one month, Sarah age 1 year and one month

Education

Baruch had a B.A. degree from Jews College and B.A. Hons and M.A. degrees from University College London. The degree subject was Hebrew

Baruch's University College London student registration card. It indicates he received his B.A. Hons. degree in 1935 nd his field of study (Heb.) was Hebrew

Another University College London student card for Baruch. He obtained his Honours degree in 1935 and was awarded the Hollier Scholarship in Hebrew in July 1936 while studying for his M.A. degree

This image shows an official, historical student academic registration document from the University of London, University College (UCL). It is a "Re-Entry Form" designed for matriculated students returning for consecutive academic terms.

Below is a breakdown of the key sections and details recorded on this form:

Administrative and Session Information

Academic Session: The top right corner indicates this form applies to the 1936 – 1937 academic session.
Document Status: The form is officially signed off and dated 15th July 1936, meaning it was filled out prior to the autumn term.
Official Markings: There are administrative notations in the "For Office Use Only" grid on the upper right, along with a stamped reference number (998).

Student and Family Profile

Student's Name: The form is for a student named Baruch Epstein.
Addresses:
- While attending college: 29 Greenfield Gardens, N.W.2 (a London district code).
- Home Address: 99 Granby St., Liverpool, 8.
Date of First Entry: The student initially entered the college in October 1935, confirming that this re-entry form is for their second year of study.
Parental Information: The form lists his father, Isaac Epstein, living at the same Liverpool address. A circled structural note indicates that the parent or guardian is held legally responsible for any outstanding college dues.

Academic Qualifications and Course of Study

Scholarships: He was awarded a Hollier Hebrew Scholarship.
Prior Degree: The text notes he previously passed a B.A. Honours in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Syriac.
Target Degree: The next examination in view is for an M.A. in May or December 1937.
Department: The course of study falls under the Faculty of Arts.
Timeline: The session is marked as beginning in October 1936 and ending in July 1937.

Course Selection and Fees

The centre table breaks down the classes chosen for the academic year:

Subject 1: Hebrew for the M.A.
Subject 2: Psychology
Class Index Letters: These classes are mapped to structural index system codes: H1 for the Hebrew track, and A.17 and A.11 for the Psychology modules.
Financial Fees: The payable tuition fees are detailed in traditional pre-decimal British currency as 8 pounds and 8 shillings (written as 8 8 -).

Baruch receiving his B.A. Hons degree from University College London in 1935

Military

On 1 February 1942 Baruch was ordained a chaplain. His service no was 238537 (Supplement to the London Gazette, 1 September 1942, p. 3808)

Newspaper articles about Baruch

1942

CHAPLAIN

CAPTAIN Baruch Epstein whose appointment as Chaplain to Jewish troops in the British Forces in Palestine and Syria was announced yesterday, has been educated in both England and Palestine English-born, he received his secondary education in the Tachkemoni trade school in Tel Aviv and, on leaving, in the "Hebron" Talmudical College in Jerusalem. Returning to London, he studied at Jews College and London University receiving the B.A. and M.A. Three years ago Captain Epstein come back to this country, and was admitted to the rabbinate by Chief Rabbi Herzog. Before joining the Army he was in Kvutzath Sdeh Ellahu and also conducted services in Tirath Zvi (The Palestine Post, 20 May 1942⁩)

1950

ENGLISH SPEAKING CIRCLE of HAPOEL HAMIZRAHI - Tel Aviv Branch.

Sunday, February 12, 1950. A lecture will be given by: MR. BARUCH EPSTEIN

on: "The "Structure of the Ministry of Interior" at 108 Ahad Haam St., 3rd floor, commencing at 8.15 p.m. Soldiers and friends cordially invited.

Death

12 January 1982 age 70, in Israel

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Isaac Epstein (1884 - 1941)

Isaac Epstein is the husband of Tilly Morris, born Tilly Dik, the sister-in-law of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family HERE

Parents: Eliyahu

Born: February 1884 in Włocławek, Poland

Hebrew name: Yitzchak son of Eliyahu Yaakov

Migration: It is unknown when he first arrived in England but as I cannot find him in the 1901 census it was probably sometime after that, but before hbis marriage in 1910

Naturalization

NOTICE is hereby Given, that ISAAC EPSTEIN. of 99 Granby Street, Liverpool 8. is applying to the Home Secretary for NATURALISATION, and that any person who knows any reason why Naturalisation should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Under-Secretary of State, Home Office. S.W. 1. (Liverpool Daily Post, Wednesday, March 30, 1938)

Isaac applied for naturalization and it was granted on 20 February 1939 (London Gazette 7 March 1939, p. 1541). His previous location is given as Palestine. His youngest child, Zahava, was born in Tel Aviv in 1927 so it is probable that the family emigrated to Palestine sometime after 1920 (when his 2nd youngest child, Sarah, was born in Liverpool, England. I don't know when they returned to England

Occupation: Draper and clothier, then a master butcher. According to his great nephew, David Morris, he was very religious.

Married: Tilly Morris in (January - March) 1910 in Liverpool, England

Children

Their first child was born in 1911 when Isaac was 27 and Tilly 24 years old and their last child was born in 1927 when Isaac was 43 and Tilly 40 years old

Baruch Epstein 1911 - 1982
Leah Epstein 1913 - 1985
Naphtali Epstein 1914 - 2000
Esther Epstein 1915 - 2013
Sarah Epstein 1920 - 2003
Zahava Epstein 1927 - 2024

Census

1911

In the 1911 census taken on 2 April that year, Tilly and Isaac have been married for one year and are living in a 6 room dwelling at 15 Vine Street, Liverpool, England. Isaac is age 26 and a travelling draper and clothier on his own account and Tilly is a housewife age 24. Living with them is their infant son Baruch who was born on 12 March 1911. Also living there is a boarder, Milly Morris age 21 who is a dressmaker, and a domestic servant, Maggie Graley, age 15

1921

1939 Register

In 1939 the family are living at 99 Granby Street, Liverpool, England. Isaac is now a master butcher with his own business. Living with Isaac and Tilly are their children Leah and Esther who both work in the family butchery, and Sara. Baruch and Naftali had already emigrated to Palestine

Directory

1911

In the 1911 directory Isaac is listed as a draper at 15 Vine Street, Liverpool, England

1938

In the 1938 directory Isaac is listed as a butcher at 99 Granby Street, Liverpool, England

Death

1 April 1941 (4 Nissan 5701) in Liverpool, England, age 58. He is buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery there, plot B35:02

Tombstone for Isaac. The Hebrew translation is: "Here is buried / R' Yitzchak son of R' Eliyahu Yaakov / Epstein / Departed 4 Nissan 5701 / May his soul be bound in the bind of the living"

Liverpool Jewish burial record for Isaac

Probate

RE ISAAC EPSTEIN, Deceased.-Will any Persons having Claims against the Estate of ISAAC EPSTEIN deceased late of 99 Granby Street in the City of Liverpool, Butcher, who died on the First day of April 1941 please send particulars thereof to me the undersigned the Solicitor for the proposed Administratrix. Dated this Twenty-seventh day of May 1941.

S. B. LEVIN, Bank Chambers, 3 Cook Street, Liverpool (Liverpool Echo, Wednesday, May 28, 1941). Simon Bernard Levin was the nephew, by marriage, of Isaac's wife Tilly)

EPSTEIN Isaac of 99 Granby-street Liverpool died 1 April 1941 Administration Liverpool 3 July [1941] to Tillie Epstein widow. Effects £772 7s. ld.

ISAAC EPSTEIN. Deceased. Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925. All persons having Claims against the Estate of ISAAC EPSTEIN deceased late of 99 Granby Street in the City of Liverpool who died on the First day of April 1941 and to whose estate Letters of Administration were granted out of the District Probate Registry at Liverpool on the Third day of July 1941 to Tillie Epstein are required to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned on or before the Sixteenth day of October next after which date the Administratrix will proceed to distribute the assets having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice.

S. B. LEVIN, 3 Cook Street, Liverpool 2. Solicitor for the said Administratrix. (Liverpool Echo, Friday, August 22, 1941).

Residence