SCHEWITZ, Harry Robert. Died 1965. Was National Organiser of the United Communal Fund for South African Jewry. Born in Cape Town, 1st July, 1900, son of Max and Helen Schewitz. Educated at Pretoria Boys' High School. Was in business in Pretoria before assuming the above position. Took active part in congregational and H.O.D. work in Pretoria; was Senior Warden, Pretoria Great Synagogue, 1949-52; President, Pretoria Lodge of the Hebrew Order of David. In Johannesburg became President of the Chaim Weizmann Lodge; elected Grand President of the Hebrew Order of David, 1960-62. Veteran leader of Jewish youth camps in South Africa: Rosh-Hamachaneh Ichud Habonim B'Nei Zion, since 1936; foundation Chairman of the Zionist Youth Camps Commission; active in youth work at the Yeoville Synagogue, Johannesburg, since 1956. Member of the Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alice's Own), 1923-42; during World War II served with his regiment in Madagascar and the Middle East; rank, Captain. Married Rachel Hellmann, 1926; one son. Recreations were Youth work and camping.
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