Simon Gad Kramer

Background

Kramer, Simon Gad was born on January 29, 1903 in Austria. Son of Michael and Bella (Surkis) Kramer.

Education

Brought to the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1927. Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Chicago, 1924, Master of Arts, 1926. Rabbi Hebrew Theological College, 1925.

Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1962.

Career

1 son, Jay Michael. Rabbi, Congregation Knesseth Israel, Hammond, Indiana, 1925-1928. Temple Beth-El, Gary, 1928-1931, Hebrew Institute U. Heights, New York City, since 1931. Founder, principal Akiba Hebrew Academy, New York City, 1947-1964.

President Hebrew Theological College, and Jewish University of America, Chicago, Illinois, 1964-1970.

President Synagogue Council American, 1951-1952, New York Board Rabbis, 1949-1950. Vice president Rabbinical Council American, 1940-1948, v.

Chairman of the Board pension and insurance plan since 1947. Member chaplaincy board New York University since 1947.

Achievements

• Simon Gad Kramer has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: God and Man in the Sefer Hasidim. Contributor articles to various publications.

Membership

Member chaplaincy board New York University since 1947. Member religious panel Commission Occupied Areas, 1950. Member Government’son Committee of 100 Youth and Education, 1950.

Served as Jewish liaison representative to American Military Government, Germany, United States Army, 1948-1949.

Connections

Married Tirza Nelson, August 14, 1932.