LESSEM, Isaac Ralph. Director of Companies. Born Lithuania 15th May, 1896, son of Rev. Seftel and Mrs. Braina Lessem. Educated at Skud Yeshiva and Telz Yeshiva. Came to South Africa 1912. President, Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation, 1960-3. Chairman, Israel Maritime League, Cape Town, 1959-63. Hon. co- Treasurer, I.U.A., Cape Town. Committee member, Board of Guardians and Cape Town Jewish Orphanage. Member, Keurboom and Glen Sports Clubs. Married Joey Grishman, 1926; one son, two daughters. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: 303, Bordeaux, Beach Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 2515, Cape Town.
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Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Lessem, Isaac Ralph
LESSEM, Isaac Ralph. Director of Companies. Born Lithuania 15th May, 1896, son of Rev. Seftel and Mrs. Braina Lessem. Educated at Skud Yeshiva and Telz Yeshiva. Came to South Africa 1912. President, Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation, 1960-3. Chairman, Israel Maritime League, Cape Town, 1959-63. Hon. co- Treasurer, I.U.A., Cape Town. Committee member, Board of Guardians and Cape Town Jewish Orphanage. Member, Keurboom and Glen Sports Clubs. Married Joey Grishman, 1926; one son, two daughters. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: 303, Bordeaux, Beach Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 2515, Cape Town.
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