Founder Question

[AOIIsilver]

Sisters,

I have a question about Stella. I have been to two separate workshops in local chapters where the leader told the group that Stella was Jewish...

I swear that somewhere I read that Stella's father was Jewish, not her mother...making Stella "of Jewish descent" instead of "Jewish" unless she so chose to affiliate. (Unless I am wrong about the descent of Jewish heritage...) In the 1898 Barnard Mortarboard, Stella is listed as a member of the "Barnard College Christian Association."

Do any of you know? I have begun to research our founders a bit. I find each of them fascinating in her own way, and I just can't seem to find an answer about this....

Also, have any of your read or have a copy of Stella's play that was performed at the 1915 Exposition?

Thanks,
Silver