Eric Moonman Obe

Background

Obe, Eric Moonman was born on April 29, 1929 in Liverpool, England. Son of Borach and Leah (Bernstein) M.

Education

Master of Science, University Manchester, England, 1966. Diploma in social science, Royal Society Arts, 1956.

Career

Adviser British Institute Management, London, 1956-1962. Senior research fellow University Manchester, 1964-1966. Member of Parliament, House of Commons, London, 1966-1970, 74-79.

Professor City University, since 1990. Chairman Essex (England) Radio PLC, since 1990. Governor British Film Institute, 1979-1985.

Vice president Board of Deputies, 1985-1991, 94-2000. Consultant International Red Cross, South Africa, 1992-1994. Member International Research Council, Potomac Institute, Washington.

President Zionist Federation Great Britain and Ireland, since 2001.

Achievements

• Eric Moonman Obe has been listed as a noteworthy radio educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member London Council, 1960-1964. With Infantry King's Regiment, 1951-1953.

Interests

• Avocations: theatre, football, cinema.

Connections

Son of Borach and Leah (Bernstein) M. Divorced; children: Daniel, Natasha, Josh.

Father:

Borach M.

Mother:

Leah (Bernstein) M.

Spouse:

Gillian Obe

child:

Daniel Obe

child:

Natasha Obe

child:

Josh Obe