Background
Rothberger, Joseph Meyer was born on February 9, 1937 in New York City. Son of Kaufman and Lillian (Diller) Rothberger.
Rothberger, Joseph Meyer was born on February 9, 1937 in New York City. Son of Kaufman and Lillian (Diller) Rothberger.
Bachelor, Yeshiva University, 1958. MHL, 1961; Rabbinical ordinary, Yeshiva University, 1961. Master of Science in Education, Yeshiva University, 1967.
Rabbi, principal, Congregation, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1963-1965; rabbi, principal, 1965-1968; teacher, Hillel School, New York, 1967-1976; day camp director, Yeshiva, Forest Hills, New York, 1974-1976; principal, Yeshiva Academy of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), 1976-1978; teacher, Ramaz School, New York City, 1978-1980; teacher, North, Great Neck, New York, 1980-1985; principal, Yeshiva, Brooklyn, since 1985.
Active Young Israel of Hillcrest, Flushing, New York, 1982-1986. Captain United States Army Reserve, 1961-1963. Member Rabbinical Council American, Educators Council American, National Conference Yeshiva Principals.
Married Deborah Grosberg. Children: Elie Saul, Richard Evan, Gabriella Lily.