Irving Miller
Irving Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1903 |
| Died | December 24, 1980 |
Irving Miller (c. 1903 – December 24, 1980) was an American Rabbi, Jewish leader, and Zionist.
Early life[]
Miller was born circa 1903 in Kaunas, Russian Empire.[1] Miller emigrated to the United States in 1912, at the age of 9.[2]
Miller was educated at City College of New York.[1]
Jewish leadership activities[]
Miller was the first Secretary-General of the World Jewish Congress from 1936 to 1940.[1]
On November 14, 1949, Miller was elected as president of the American Jewish Congress, succeeding Stephen Samuel Wise.[3]
Zionism[]
On March 1, 1954, Miller was elected as the chairman of the American Zionist Council.[4]
Retirement and death[]
Miller died on December 24, 1980 in Woodmere, New York, at the age of 77. A funeral service was held two days later, on December 26.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Irving Miller Dead at 77". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 29 December 1980. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Miller, Irving". Encyclopaedia Judaica. Encyclopedia.com. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Rabbi Irving Miller Elected President of American Jewish Congress; Succeeds Dr. Wise". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 15 November 1949. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Rabbi Irving Miller Elected Head of American Zionist Council". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1 March 1954. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
Categories:
- 1900s births
- 1980 deaths
- People from Kaunas
- Columbia University alumni
- 20th-century American rabbis