Leonard Farbstein

Leonard Farbstein (October 12, 1902 – November 9, 1993) was an American politician from New York.

Leonard Farbstein
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district
In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by	Arthur G. Klein
Succeeded by	Bella Abzug
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 4th district
In office January 1, 1933 – December 31, 1956
Preceded by	Samuel Mandelbaum
Succeeded by	Samuel A. Spiegel
Personal details
Born	(1902-10-12)October 12, 1902 New York City
Died	November 9, 1993(1993-11-09) (aged 91) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Blossom Langer
Children	1
Alma mater	City College of New York New York University Law School Hebrew Union Teachers College

Life

Farbstein was born on October 12, 1902, in New York City, and graduated from High School of Commerce. He attended City College of New York and Hebrew Union Teachers College. During the World War I era, Farbstein served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. He graduated from New York University School of Law in 1924, and practiced law in New York City.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 4th D.) in 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939–40, 1941–42, 1943–44, 1945–46, 1947–48, 1949–50, 1951–52, 1953–54 and 1955–56. On September 18, 1947, Farbstein married Blossom Langer, and they had one son.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 90th and 91st United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1957, to January 3, 1971. He was an open supporter of Lyndon B. Johnson's policy on the Vietnam War.[1][2] In 1970, he was defeated for re-nomination by Bella Abzug.[3]

Farbstein died on November 9, 1993, in New York City, and was interred in Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey.

See also

• List of Jewish members of the United States Congress

References

1. "Farbstein Wins On Viet Nam Issue". The Norwalk Hour. Associated Press. September 28, 1966. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
2. Stone, Kurt F. (2010). The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0810877384. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
3. "Be A Bella Booster". The Village Voice. September 10, 1970. Retrieved February 2, 2014.

External links

• United States Congress. "Leonard Farbstein (id: F000015)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Leonard Farbstein at Find a Grave

New York State Assembly
Preceded by Samuel Mandelbaum	New York State Assembly New York County, 4th District 1933–1956	Succeeded by Samuel A. Spiegel
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Arthur G. Klein	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district 1957–1971	Succeeded by Bella Abzug