Louis Shenkin
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Louis Shenkin (born 'Lewis' in 1917, mothers maiden name Monfred[1], d 2003 at 86 in Eastwood and Mearns[2]) married Miriam 'Mamie' Leah Shenkin (née Epstein in 1938 in Blythswood.[3], d 2009). 'She was involved in promoting the interests of women in WIZO (Women's International Zionist Organisation) in Scotland, and in 1995, she received the prestigious Rebecca Sieff Award for her outstanding support. As part of the 35 Group, she worked to secure the emigration of Jews from the Soviet Union.'[4] Mamie Shenkin who was 'the grande dame of Glasgow Jewry, died last year aged 93' (2009).[5]
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- ↑ SHENKIN LEWIS MONFRED M 1917 644 / 16 / 114 Govanhill
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- SHENKIN LOUIS 86 MONFRED M 2003 650 / 210 Eastwood and Mearns
- SHENKIN LEWIS 86 MONFRED M 2003 650 / 210 Eastwood and Mearns
- ↑ SHENKIN LOUIS EPSTEIN MIRIAM LEAH 1938 644 / 8 / 1125 Blythswood
- ↑ https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/alumni/aluminate/features/innovation-and-energy
- ↑ https://www.thejc.com/news/how-a-street-cleaner-gave-a-family-back-its-memories-p9emibzl