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Zalman Grinberg

1912 – 1983

American psychiatrist

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Lived 1912 – 1983 (aged 70). Zalman Grinberg was a Lithuanian psychiatrist, radiologist and physician.

Zalman Grinberg (; September 29, 1912 – August 8, 1983) was a medical doctor who served as the chairman for the Central Committee of Liberated Jews in the American sector of Germany and Austria after World War II.

Early life Zalman Grinberg was born on September 4, 1912, in Lithuania. He was educated as a medical doctor with a specialty in radiology. He was imprisoned in the concentration camp at Dachau. eventually finding himself near the monastery of St. Ottilien. There, managed to set up a hospital at the monastery, recruiting nurses and physicians among the concentration camp survivors.

Subsequently, he was appointed to the Central Committee ("ZK"), which was seated in Munich. He moved to Israel and became the director of the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva. He emigrated to the United States in 1955, where he became a psychiatrist.

Personal life He was married to Eva Klein. They had three sons, Yair, Moshe and Raffi.

Death He died in Mineola, New York.

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Beilinson Hospital
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zalman Grinberg?

American psychiatrist

When was Zalman Grinberg born?

Zalman Grinberg was born on 4 September 1912 in Lithuania.

When did Zalman Grinberg die?

Zalman Grinberg died on 8 August 1983 in Mineola.

What was Zalman Grinberg's occupation?

Zalman Grinberg was a psychiatrist, radiologist and physician.

What nationality was Zalman Grinberg?

Zalman Grinberg was Lithuanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zalman Grinberg

· Wikidata: Q8065527

· DBpedia: Zalman Grinberg

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