- Jerome Schottenstein
Jerome Schottenstein (died
1992 ) was an American-Jewish entrepreneur andphilanthropist , founder ofSchottenstein Stores Corp. Biography
Son of Ephrayim and Anna. Attended
Yeshiva University school for boys. After graduation he founded Schottenstein Stores Corp. Since1980 served as member of University’s Board of Trustees. Contributed several building to university includingSchottenstein Center on its Wilf Campus in Washington Heights. That facility houses the Schottenstein Theater, Florence and Sol Shenk Synagogue and beit midrash, Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Dr. Lillian Chutick and Dr. Rebecca Chutick Recital Room, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gampel Communications Center.Family
Married Geraldine Hurwitz, from who he had 4 children: Jay, Ann, Susie and Lori.
Legacy
In
1996 , ground was broken inOhio State University inColumbus, Ohio in order to begin constructing theJerome Schottenstein Center for sports. The naming of the center after Jerome was due to Columbus recognizion of Jerome's contribution to the city.External links
* [http://www.yu.edu/news_stories/june2003/schottenstein.html Yeshiva University news]
* [http://www.schottensteincenter.com Schottenstein Center]References
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