Larry was CLSA directer & executive director New Eng. region, American Jewish Congress, as well as a long-time leader of the region.  A staunch advocate for civil rights, Larry was involved in many cases and actions to help end racial discrimination.

His input into efforts around school desegregation were immensely important.  He represented Black community leader Elma Lewis in important issues around the transfer of the old Mishkan Tefilah property to Black communal institutions and represented the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe in its historic land suit against the town of Mashpee.

His concerns around religious liberty guarantees continued in his work on the bench where he had important input in matters dealing with a balance of protection of religious rights for Christian Scientists and the State’s need to protect children.

After his retirement from the bench, Larry and Lily moved to Falmouth. For many years after that, he would still bus to Boston to join us for various JALSA meetings.  However, for the last several years,he has experienced ill health and we have missed his good counsel.

Condolences may be sent to Lily Shubow, 339 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA  02450.

Sheila Decter, Executive Director, JALSA