Background
Kurtz, Vernon Howard was born on January 8, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1972. Son of Bernard and Dorothy (Gula) Kurtz.
Kurtz, Vernon Howard was born on January 8, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1972. Son of Bernard and Dorothy (Gula) Kurtz.
Bachelor, York University, Toronto, 1971. Master of Arts, Jewish Theological Seminary, 1973. Doctor in Ministry, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1981.
Rabbi, Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, 1976-1988;
rabbi, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, Illinois, since 1988. President Chicago region Rabbinical Assembly, 1988-1990. Vice president Chicago Board Rabbis, since 1990.
Vice chairman rabbinic cabinet United Jewish Appeal, New York City, since 1991.
President Hyde Park-Kenwood Interfaith Council, 1984-1986.
Married Bryna Wise, June 17, 1973. Children: Hadassa Michal, Shira Miriam.