Background
Bernstein, Louis was born on April 2, 1927 in New York City. Son of Sam and Anna (Richman) Bernstein.
Bernstein, Louis was born on April 2, 1927 in New York City. Son of Sam and Anna (Richman) Bernstein.
Bachelor, Yeshiva College, 1947. Hebrew Teachers degree, Teachers Institute, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Teachers Institute, 1977.
Rabbi, Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, 1950.
Rabbi, Glenwood (New York) Jewish Center, 1950-1952;
rabbi, Kissena Jewish Center, Flushing, New York, 1954-1955;
rabbi, Young Israel of Windsor Park, Bayside, New York, 1955-1995;
professor, Yeshiva U., 1955;
member education staff, Camp Massad, New York City, 1946-1981;
camp director, Camp Massad, New York City, 1957-1971;
president, Rabbinical Council American, 1972-1974, 84-86;
1st vice president, Rabbinical Council American, 1992-1995;
chairman, Israel schools, 1960-1995;
member Executive Committee, Queens Jewish Community Council, 1971-1995. Secretary Hapoel Mizrachi American, 1954-1955. Vice president Religious Zionists American, 1972-1975, president, 1975-1981, 88-91, chairman of the executive board, 1981-1988, 91-95.
Executive World Zionist Organisation, 1978-1995.
Served as chaplain Army of the United States, 1952-1954, European Theatre of Operations. Member Yeshiva College Alumni Association (president).
Married Pearl Moshel, March 13, 1955. Children: Sara, David, Sima, Avraham.