Dorothy K. Kripke


Dorothy Karp Kripke was an American author of Jewish educational books.

Early life

Kripke, born Dorothy Karp on February 6, 1912 in New York City, was the daughter of Max Samuel Karp, a rabbi, and Goldie Karp.
In 1937 she married Myer S. Kripke at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. They had three children, Saul, Madeline, and Netta.
Kripke died on September 6, 2000, in Omaha, after a long illness.

Career

Kripke was a Jewish Theological Seminary graduate, Rebbetzin and children's book author, and is the mother of noted philosopher Saul A. Kripke. Some of her books were illustrated by Vladimir Bobri.

Philanthropy

The Kripkes made the decision to become active in philanthropy after a series of successful investments left them in a position where they were able to donate large sums to worthwhile causes.

Works or publications

  • Kripke, Dorothy K, and Aimee Neibart. ' New York: Ktav, 1952 .
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, and Jessie B. Robinson. ' New York: Bloch Pub. Co, 1952.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, and Vladimir Bobri. ' New York: Behrman House, 1953.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, and Christine Tripp. ' Los Angeles, CA: Alef Design Group, 2003.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K. ' New York: Behrman House, 1955.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K. ' New York: Behrman House, 1957.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K. ' New York: National Women's league of the United Synagogue of America, 1960.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, Meyer Levin, Stephen Kraft, and Lorence F. Bjorkland. ' New York: Behrman House, 1962.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K. ' New York: Jonathan David, 1970.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, Myer S. Kripke, and Laszlo Matulay. ' New York: Ktav Pub. House, 1980.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K, Stacy Crossland, and Joy N. Wieder. ' Los Angeles, Calif: Alef Design Group, 1999.
  • Kripke, Dorothy K. ' New York: American Jewish Historical Society.