Irving Miller

Irving Miller (c. 1903 – December 24, 1980) was an American Rabbi, Jewish leader, and Zionist.

Irving Miller
Bornc. 1903
Died(1980-12-24)December 24, 1980

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

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