Background
Jung, Leo was born on June 20, 1892 in Ung. Brod, Moravia. Son of Maurice Tzevi and Ernestine (Silbermann) Jung.
Jung, Leo was born on June 20, 1892 in Ung. Brod, Moravia. Son of Maurice Tzevi and Ernestine (Silbermann) Jung.
Bachelor, London University, 1918. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1921. Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1920.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1926. Doctor of Divinity, Yeshiva University, 1950. HLD, New York University, 1955.
Rabbinic diploma, Hildesheimer Seminary, Berlin, 1920.
Rabbi, Congregation Knesset Israel, Cleveland, 1920-1922; rabbi, Jewish Center, New York City, from 1922; professor ethics, Yeshiva U., 1931-1967; professor emeritus, Yeshiva U., from 1968.
President Rabbinical Council, 1926-1934, Jewish Academy Arts and Sciences, from 1950. Chairman New York State Government Advisory Board for Kosher Law Enforcement, 1935-1965, Cultural Religious commission, Joint Distribution Committee, from 1941. President Milah Board of New York.
Chairman of the Board Womens Social Service of Israel. Member American Association of University Professors, Rabbonim Aid Society (honorary president).
Married Irma Rothschild, February 28, 1922: children: Erna (Mistress Miguel Villa), Rosalie (Mistress Leonard Rosenfeld), Julie (Mistress Michael Etra), Marcella (Mistress E.D. Rosen).