Background
Lazrus, Benjamin was born on April 29, 1894 in New York City. Son of Israel and Ella (Cohn) Lazrus.
Lazrus, Benjamin was born on April 29, 1894 in New York City. Son of Israel and Ella (Cohn) Lazrus.
Student, Columbia College, 1912-1913.
Founder, Benrus Watch Company, 1923; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Benrus Watch Company.
Trustee Congregation Emanu-El, New York, Jewish Community Center of White Plains, National Jewish Hospital, Denver. Executive committee American Jewish Committee, Jewish Board Guardians. Chairman Jewish Big Brother Movement of New York.
Vice president Council Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, Inc. Chairman national advisory council Synagogue Council American. Board directors National Jewish Welfare Board, National Refugee Service.
Trustee, vice president Federation Jewish Philanthropies New York. Treasurer American Tercentenary Committee. Board directors United Service Organizations Greater New York.
Member Harmonie Club, Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Metropolis Country Club, Jewelers 24 Karat Club.
Married Bess Feldman, February 24, 1924. Children: Natalie Louise, Jonathan Ezra.