Jerome Schottenstein - Biography

Ya'akov Meir Hayyim Jerome Schottenstein (? - 1992) was an American-Jewish entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.

Biography

Son of Ephrayim Schottenstein and Anna Schottenstein. Attended Yeshiva University school for boys. After graduation he founded Schottenstein Stores Corp. Since 1980 served as member of University’s Board of Trustees. Contributed several building to university including Schottenstein 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 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in order to begin constructing the Jerome Schottenstein Center for sports. The center pays tribute to Schottenstein's many contributions to the city of Columbus.

External links

• Yeshiva University news
• Schottenstein Center