Nachum Zev Dessler
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Born1921
Kelm, Lithuania
DiedJanuary 23, 2011 (aged 89–90)
Cleveland, Ohio
BuriedJerusalem, Israel
SpouseMiriam
Rabbi Nachum Zev Dessler | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1921 Kelm, Lithuania |
| Died | January 23, 2011 (aged 89–90) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Buried | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Spouse | Miriam |
| Children | Reuven, Eli, Simcha, Sarika, Malki, Peshy |
| Parent(s) | Eliyahu Eliezer and Bluma Dessler |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| Position | Dean |
| Organisation | Hebrew Academy of Cleveland |
| Began | 1943 |
| Residence | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Semikhah | Rav Eliyahu Meir Bloch; Rav Chaim Mordechai Katz |
Nachum Zev (Velvel) Dessler (1921 – January 23, 2011) was an Orthodox Jewish rabbi as well as founder and dean of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland.[1][2]
Dessler was also instrumental in building the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools.[2]
