Ray Frank Litman, 1923, Cropped Journalist Ray Frank made her name as a "latter-day Rebecca." She was the first Jewish woman to preach from the pulpit in America and was known for her ability to bring feuding Jewish religious factions together. This photograph was taken in 1923. Institution: American Jewish Historical Society Print Full Image Rights JWA use only on jwa.org Date / time 1923 Institution American Jewish Historical Society Related contentBlog: Icons for the New Year: Ray Frank