Background
Shimoff, Ephraim was born on June 12, 1913 in Wengrow, Poland. Son of Aaron Jacob and Esther (Brotstein) Shimoff. came to the United States, 1927.
Shimoff, Ephraim was born on June 12, 1913 in Wengrow, Poland. Son of Aaron Jacob and Esther (Brotstein) Shimoff. came to the United States, 1927.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1936; Master of Arts, U. Richmond, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, Yeshiva U., 1959.
Rabbi, North End Synagogue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1938-1941;
rabbi, Temple Beth Israel, Richmond, Virginia, 1941-1951;
rabbi, Congregation Beth El, Astonia, New York, 1951-1969;
director adult Jewish education, Jewish Federation, East Orange, New Jersey, 1969-1989;
retired, 1989. Civilian chaplain Camp Lee, McGuire VA Hoep., 1948-1951. Lecturer in religious denominations Richmond Professional Institute College William and Mary, 1948-1950.
Hillel counselor U. Richmond, 1947-1950. Student advisor Medical College Virginia, 1947-1950. Member of national Executive Board Religious Zionists American, 1971-1979,president Greater New York county.
Member Mayor's Committee of Religious Leaders, New York City. Member Educators Council American (Executive Committee, trustee since 1986), Rabbinical Council American (executive 1963-1966).
Married Shirley Mann, December 29, 1940. Children: Eliot, Barbara.
