Background
Shurin, Aaron Ben-Zion was born on September 3, 1914 in Rieteve, Lithuania. Son of Moshe and Ruth (Davidowitz) Shurin. came to the United States, 1940.
Shurin, Aaron Ben-Zion was born on September 3, 1914 in Rieteve, Lithuania. Son of Moshe and Ruth (Davidowitz) Shurin. came to the United States, 1940.
Student, Rabbinical College Telz and Ponvez, Lithuania, 1930-1936; student, Rabbinical College Hebron, Jerusalem, 1936-1940; student, Rabbinical College Lomze, Petach Tikvah, Israel, 1936-1940; student, Yeshivah U., 1940-1944.
Rabbi, Congregation Anshe Slutzk, New York City, 1942-1946; rabbi, Congregation Toras Moshe, Brooklyn, 1946-1948; principal, New Hebrew School, New York City, 1949-1956; assistant professor Judaic studies Stern College, Yeshiva U., 1941-1942, 66-.
Member Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada (vice chairman of the executive com.1960-1980), Rabbinical Council American (Executive Board 1985-1989, award 1985), Rabbinical Board Flatbush (vice president since 1994), Yiddish Writers Union (vice president since 1970).
Married Ella Rivkin, July 2, 1944. Children: Jacob, Joseph, David.