Background
Hurwitz, Henry was born on July 14, 1886 in Butrimonys, Lithuania. Son of Marks and Bella (Wolfson) Hurwitz.
Hurwitz, Henry was born on July 14, 1886 in Butrimonys, Lithuania. Son of Marks and Bella (Wolfson) Hurwitz.
Came to the United States, 1892. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1908, Master of Arts, 1911. Harvard Law School, 1908-1910.
A founder Harvard Menorah Society, 1906. First president, 1913, then chancellor Intercollegiate Menorah Association and The Menorah Association, Incorporated. A founder and editor-in-chief Menorah Journal from its inception in 1915.
Director Menorah School Adult Education.
A founder and 1st president Federation American Jews of Lithuanian Descent. Union Interaliee Paris.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Rho. Clubs: Harvard (New York City).
Married Ruth Sapinsky, February 6, 1917. Children: Henry, David Lyon.