Background
Mirsky, Norman Barry was born on January 5, 1937 in Toledo. Son of Joseph and Florence (Ponemen) Mirsky.
Mirsky, Norman Barry was born on January 5, 1937 in Toledo. Son of Joseph and Florence (Ponemen) Mirsky.
Student, University Michigan, 1956. Bachelor, University Cincinnati, 1959. Master of Arts, Hebrew Union College, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy, Brandeis University, 1971.
Instructor contemporary Jewish studies and sociology, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, 1967-1968; assistant professor, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, 1969-1972; associate professor, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, 1973-1976; associate professor, Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, 1976-1980; professor, Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, since 1980. Consultant research task force Future Reform Judaism, New York City, since 1983. Visiting rabbi Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, since 1984.
Vice president Labor Zionist Alliance, Los Angeles, 1980-1982. Board directors Jewish Federation Council, West Los Angeles, 1981-1983. President Santa Monica (California) Reform Rabbinic Community, since 1986.
Member Center Conference American Rabbis, Association Science Study Religion, Association Jewish Studies, Los Angeles Board Rabbis, Pacific Association Reform Rabbis.
Married Elaine Torf, June 1, 1958. Children: Rebekah Florence, Aaron Ephraim.