Background
Cohen, Nehemiah Myer was born on September 10, 1890 in Palestine, Jerusalem. Son of Jehuda and Leah (Dennenberg) Cohen.
Cohen, Nehemiah Myer was born on September 10, 1890 in Palestine, Jerusalem. Son of Jehuda and Leah (Dennenberg) Cohen.
Educated Jerusalem.
Came to the United States, 1915, naturalized, 1921. Ordained Orthodox rabbi, 1914. Member clergy in the United States, 1915-1921.
With Giant Food Incorporated., 1936-1984, president, 1949-1964, Chairman of the Board, 1964-1984, general manager, 1964.
President Giant Foods Properties, 1957-1984. Cabinet member United Jewish Appeal.
Member board United Givers Fund. Home: Washington, Distric.
Member clergy in the United States, 1915-1921. Member United Jewish Appeal. Member board United Givers Fund.
Married Naomi Halperin, September 10, 1908. Children: Emanuel, Israel, Lillian (Mistress Lawrence P. Solomon).