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title: "4 Edgar Magnin Quotes - Famous Rabbi (Because I am an American)"
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# Edgar Magnin

(1890–1984)   Rabbi

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Edgar Magnin was a rabbi, best known for *Because I am an American*.

## Quick Facts About Edgar Magnin

Born July 1, 1890

Died July 17, 1984

Profession Rabbi

Notable works Because I am an American

## About Edgar Magnin

Edgar Magnin was rabbi and spiritual leader of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the oldest Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, California. Magnin served at the temple for 69 years and was considered one of the most prominent Jewish leaders in the United States, sometimes called the "Rabbi to the Stars" because of his close connections to the Hollywood film industry.

##  Quotes by Edgar Magnin

> [You are the one who can stretch your own horizon.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edgar-magnin/you-are-the-one-who-can-stretch-your-own-horizon/)

Edgar Magnin

[Destiny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/destiny/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25f/edgar-magnin-72603_destiny_you-are-the-one-who-can-stretch-your-own_313278.jpg)

> [Our worth is determined by the good deed we do, rather than by the fine emotions we feel.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edgar-magnin/our-worth-is-determined-by-the-good-deed-we-do-rather-than-by-the/)

Edgar Magnin

[Deeds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deeds/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c8/edgar-magnin-72603_deeds_our-worth-is-determined-by-the-good-deed_1385069.jpg)

> [God cannot be found on a microscopic slide, but in the hearts of men.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edgar-magnin/god-cannot-be-found-on-a-microscopic-slide-but-in-the-hearts-of-men/)

Edgar Magnin

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a26/edgar-magnin-72603_found_god-cannot-be-found-on-a-microscopic-sli_2188486.jpg)

> [It is in the area of feeling that religion enters the heart and is expressed by man.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edgar-magnin/it-is-in-the-area-of-feeling-that-religion-enters-the-heart-and-is/)

Edgar Magnin

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/442/edgar-magnin-72603_areas_it-is-in-the-area-of-feeling-that-religi_3209021.jpg)

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