Background
Grad, Eli was born on November 4, 1928 in Vilno, Poland. Son of Shraga and Miriam (Lewin) Grad. came to the United States, 1946.
Grad, Eli was born on November 4, 1928 in Vilno, Poland. Son of Shraga and Miriam (Lewin) Grad. came to the United States, 1946.
B. Religious Education, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1950. M. Religious Education, Bachelor's Degree, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1955. D.J.Ped. (honorary), Jewish Theological Seminary, 1977.
Master of Arts, New York University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, 1965.
Principal, Congregation B'nai Israel, Washington, 1951-1956; director education, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Detroit, 1956-1965; director education, Congregation Beth Tzedec, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1965-1970; president, dean faculty, Hebrew College, Boston, 1970-1985; retired, 1985.
Married Geraldine Pescov, June 22, 1952 (deceased 1988). Children: Roni, Oren, Jonathan. Married Johanna F. Perlmutter, July 2, 1989.