Background
Isserman, Ferdinand Myron was born on March 4, 1898 in Antwerp, Belgium. Son of Alexander and Bettl (Brodheim) Isserman.
Isserman, Ferdinand Myron was born on March 4, 1898 in Antwerp, Belgium. Son of Alexander and Bettl (Brodheim) Isserman.
Came to the United States, 1906, naturalized, 1918. Bachelor of Arts, University of Cincinnati, 1919. Rabbi, Hebrew Union College, 1922, Doctor of Hebrew Literature, 1950.
Master of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1924. Postgrad, University of Toronto, 1926-1927, University of Chicago, 1928, Doctor of Laws, Douglass University, 1941. Doctor of Divinity, Central College, 1945.
Assistant rabbi Rodef Shalom Congregation, Philadelphia, 1922-1925. Rabbi Holy Blossom Congregation, Toronto, Canada, 1925-1929, Temple Israel, St. Louis, 1929-1966, senior rabbi, 1963-1966. Guest rabbi Jewish Community, Hong Kong, 1963-1964.
Jewish chaplain, assistant professor of religion University of the Seven Seas, 1964-1965. Co-founder Social Justice Commission, St. Louis, Missouri, 1930-1935. Member of the Missouri Library Commission.
Served with United States Army, World War I. Member of the board Bible College, University of Missouri. Served as field director American Red Cross in Tunisian campaign.
Member of the board Industrial Aid for the Blind of State of Missouri, Urban League, St. Louis. Member Sigma Alpha Museum. Mason (32 degree).
Married Ruth J. Frankenstein, June 6, 1923. Children: Irma (Mistress Stanley Gertz), Ferdinand Myron.