Mendelsohn, Erich (b. March 21, 1887, Allenstein, Ger. [now Olsztyn, Pol.]---d. Sept. 15, 1953, San Francisco, Calif., U.S.), German architect known initially for his Einstein Tower in Potsdam, a notable example of German Expressionism in architecture, and later for his use of modem materials and construct…
lssachar, one of the 12 tribes of Israel that in biblical times constituted the people of Israel who later became the Jewish people. The tribe was named after the fifth son born to Jacob and his first wi fe, Leah. After the death of Moses, Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land and apportioned the territory am…