|
Morton Leon Mandel (born September 19, 1921) is an American business magnate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Along with his two brothers, Jack and Joe, he founded the Premier Industrial Corporation in 1940, which later became one of the world’s leading industrial parts and electronic components distributors. Mandel is known for his philanthropic activities in Cleveland, and in Jewish and Israeli institutions. Mandel holds a bachelor's degree and ten honorary doctorates. ==Early life== Mandel was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Jewish family. His mother, Rose, along with his older siblings, Miriam, Jack, and Joseph, immigrated from Galicia to the United States on June 19, 1920, with the help of the Red Cross. Morton's father, Simon, had already immigrated from Novasanz, Poland (near Krakow) to the United States in 1913, planning to bring his family once he became established in Ohio. Morton was born 15 months following his mother's immigration, in Cleveland, where his parents ran a dry goods shop. The family then moved several times because they could not afford to pay their monthly rent. Growing up, Mandel shared a room with his two brothers, wore hand-me-downs, and had few financial means. However, despite their economic difficulties, Mandel's mother often gave the little she had to charity. His family continued its Jewish tradition while in the United States, sending young Mandel to an afternoon Hebrew school.〔Michael E. Bennett (Mandels now Major Force in Jewish Philanthropy ) Cleveland Jewish News, August 19, 2010〕 After his bar mitzvah, at age 13, he started working after school selling hot dogs, drinks, peanuts, and popcorn at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.〔Charles A. Radin (Mort Mandel talks about doing good, doing well ) BrandeisNOW, December 10, 2012〕 Mandel's father suffered from multiple sclerosis, and as the disease progressed, he had to be taken care of by his wife. Eventually he became bedridden and his wife became the sole provider for the family, selling clothing out of suitcases on the streets of Cleveland. After graduating from high school, Mandel attended the chemistry program at Adelbert College, but dropped out in his second year to join the automotive shop that he and his brothers had purchased from their uncle, Jake.〔(PERSISTENCE PAYS ), Think - The Magazine of Case Western Reserve University〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Morton Mandel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|