Background
Bamberger, Fritz was born on January 7, 1902 in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. Came to the United States, 1939. Naturalized, 1944. Son of Max and Amalie (Wolf) Bamberger.
editor educationist journalist philosopher university professor scholars
Bamberger, Fritz was born on January 7, 1902 in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. Came to the United States, 1939. Naturalized, 1944. Son of Max and Amalie (Wolf) Bamberger.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Berlin, 1923. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hebrew Union College, 1982.
Research professor, Academy for Jewish Research, Berlin, Germany, 1926-1933;
professor philosophy, College Jewish Studies, Berlin, 1933-1934;
member, Board Education for Jews, Berlin, 1934-1938;
president, Jewish Teachers College of Prussia
member, Board Jewish Education, Chicago
member of faculty, College Jewish Studies, 1939-1944;
director research, Coronet and Esquire magazines, 1942-1948;
editorial director, Coronet magazine, 1948-1952;
editor, Coronet magazine, 1952-1956;
executive director, Esquire and Coronet magazines, 1956-1961;
consultant, Esquire magazine, 1962-1971;
professor intellectual history, assistant to president, Hebrew Union College, New York City, 1962-1979;
emeritus professor, Hebrew Union College, New York City, 1979-1984. Member Executive Committee scholars. Institute Advanced Studies in Religion and Humanities.
Vice president Leo Baeck Institute.
Member governing body World Union for Progressive Judaism. Board directors Selfhelp Community Services, United Help.
Married Kate Schwabe, March 21, 1933 (deceased). Children: Michael Albert, Gay. Married Maria E. Nussbaum, September 29, 1963.