Background
Hirschfeld, Abraham Jacob was born on December 20, 1919 in Rymanov, Poland. Son of Simon and Sara (Simon) Hirschfeld.
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Abraham Jacob Hirschfeld
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Seminarius Lutherensus Espiscopus Americannus, 1961.
Career
President, Farlands Enterprises Inc., New York City, since 1956;
president, Radio City Parking, Inc., New York City, since 1959;
president, Vertical Club Corporation, New York City, since 1980;
president, Hirschfeld Realty, New York City, since 1986;
partner, New York Penta Hotel, New York City, since 1983;
commissioner, City of Miami Beach, Florida, since 1989. Organizer First Women's Bank. Developer of the Chm.
Bank Building; builder Hirschfeld Theatre, 1988. Former chairman, public New York Post, Open Air Newspaper.
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Membership
Member of the United States Electoral College, 1968-1976, Public Development Corporation, New York City, 1970, Tri-State Regional Planning Commission, New York City, 1979-1982. Treasurer Democratic State Committee, New York, 1972. President Democrats for Reagan, New York City, 1980.
Trustee Fifth Avenue Synagogue, New York City, since 1982, Daytop Foundation, New York City, 1982. Chair Keter Abraham Synagogue, Miami, Florida, 1987. Member Tony awards committee League American Theatres and Prodrs., Inc.
Member Friar Club (New York City), High Ridge Country Club (Palm Beach, Florida), University Club.
Connections
Married Zipora Teicher, July 4, 1943. Children: Rachel, Elie.
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Nationality
American -
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Religion
Judaism -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1961
Career
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1983 - 2005