Background
Kraft, Louis was born on January 2, 1891 in Moscow, Russia. Son of Abraham and Etta (Gellis) Kraft.
Kraft, Louis was born on January 2, 1891 in Moscow, Russia. Son of Abraham and Etta (Gellis) Kraft.
Came to the United States, 1895, naturalized, 1902. Bachelor of Arts, College of City of New New York Special courses School of Architecture, Columbia.
Doctor Humane Letters, Jewish Theological Seminary, 1964.
Executive director Bronx Y.M.H.A., 1914-1917. Director Welfare activities Jewish Welfare Board, 1917-1920. Director Jewish Center Work, Jewish Welfare Board, 1921-1939.
Executive director, 1939-1947, became general secretary national council 1947.
Secretary World Federation of YMHAs. Consultant to American Joint Distribution committee, Geneva, Switzerland.
Former president National Conference Jewish Social Welfare. Honorary president, past president National Association Jewish Center Workers, executive secretary.
Chairman Intnerat. Conference Jewish Social Work.
Married Pauline Roman. Children: Stephen, Barbara.