Background
Cohen, Abraham Haft was born on April 15, 1900 in Preluka, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Son of Isaac and Chernia (Haft) Cohen. came to the United States, 1905.
Cohen, Abraham Haft was born on April 15, 1900 in Preluka, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Son of Isaac and Chernia (Haft) Cohen. came to the United States, 1905.
In actuarial department Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1917-1919. Manager Navy Knitting Mills and Camel Sportswear, 1921-1924. Executive director Long Island Pal Foundation Fund, 1924-1927.
Director Jewish Education Association, 1927-1932. Executive director American Jewish Congress, 1932-1934. Counsel in public relations, 1934-1975.
Assistant to president Hebrew Home for Aged, Riverdale, New York, 1975-1989. Retired, 1989
Board directors American Association for Jewish Education. Founder New Building Foundation Fund Hebrew Home for Aged, Harlem, New York, Riverdale.
Chairman, admissions committee JBCA, Executive Board, since 1940. Board directors JWB, New York City, board of trustees Teachers Seminary and Peoples U. Herzlia Teachers Institute, American Museum Jewish Culture.
Member American Public Rels. Association (founding), Gerontological assosiation, New York Association Homes and Superior vena cava syndrome for the Aging, American Association Fundraising Executives.
Married Dora Hackman, 1925 (deceased). Children: Elihu Shami, Matanah.