Background
Coleman, Shalom was born on December 5, 1918 in Liverpool, England. Son of Samuel and Fruma (Levin) Coleman.
Coleman, Shalom was born on December 5, 1918 in Liverpool, England. Son of Samuel and Fruma (Levin) Coleman.
Bachelor of Arts, University Liverpool, 1939, Bachelor of Letters, 1939. Diploma, Jewish College, London, 1955. Master of Arts, University São Paolo.Africa, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Orange Free State, 1960.
; children: Romaine, Hilary, Marilyn, Martin Howard. Married Elena Doktorovich, 1985. Ordained rabbi, 1955.
Minister Potchefstroom Hebrew Congregation, South Africa, 1946-1947, Bloemfontein Hebrew Congregation, South Africa, 1947-1960, South. Head Synagogue, Sydney, Australia, Dayan of Sydney, Beth Din (Jewish Ecclesiastical Court), 1961-1966.
Chief rabbi Perth Hebrew Congregation, 1966-1985, chairman Perth Beth Din, Western Australia, 1966-1985. Honorary professor biblical studies, Maimonides College, Toronto.
Lecturer department adult education U. Western Australia. Vice president Save the Children Fund, 1967.
Vice patron Saint Johns Ambulance Brigade.
Padre to special unit Fleet Air Arm Association WesternAustralia, 1970, patron, 1975. Member senate Murdoch University, West Australia, 1978-1987. Chairman Committee on National Pride in Schools, 1981-1991, Committee on Religious Studies in Schools, 1983-1985.
Justice of Peace, Western Australia, 1967.
Trustee Karrakatta Cemetery Board, 1973-1988. State executive Returned Services League, 1985-1987.
Trustee Pinaroo Valley Memorial Park, 1973-1988. Chairman Perth Dental Hospital Board, 1984-1989.
Member senate Murdoch University, West Australia, 1978-1987. Served with R.A.F., World World War World World War World War II Member Association Jewish Ministers Australia and New Zealand (president 1984), Rotary (president Perth 1985-1986, Kyle orator 1986).
Married Anna Daviat, March 29, 1942 (deceased 1982). Married Elena Doktorovich, 1985. Children: Romaine, Hilary, Marilyn, Martin Howard.