Pablo Eisenberg
Pablo Eisenberg | |
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Born | Paris, France | July 1, 1932
Died | October 18, 2022 Rockville, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 90)
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Pablo Samuel Eisenberg (July 1, 1932 – October 18, 2022) was an American scholar, social justice advocate, and tennis player. He played in
Early life
Eisenberg was born in
Eisenberg lived in Maplewood, New Jersey, and attended Millburn High School, where he played tennis and basketball. He was later inducted into the Millburn High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.[4][5][6]
Eisenberg was a graduate of
Career
After serving two years in the
Eisenberg was a visiting professor at both the
Eisenberg published articles and chapters of books and was a regular columnist for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. His book, Challenges for Nonprofits and Philanthropy: The Courage to Change, was published by the New England Press and Tufts University in December 2004. In 2003 he wrote, with Christine Ahn and Channapha Khamsvongsa, the report, Foundation Trustee Fees: Use and Abuse (Washington, D.C.: Georgetown Public Policy Institute, Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, September 2003).[10]
Eisenberg was a founder of the
Eisenberg was the recipient of the 1989 award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service from the Alliance for Justice; the Weston Howland Jr. Award for Distinguished National Leadership from Tufts University; a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 by the National Society of Fundraising Executives; and the 1998 John Gardner Leadership Award sponsored by Independent Sector. In June 2004, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Princeton University.[12]
Tennis career
In 1954, Eisenberg was ranked ninth in the United States in doubles.[4] He played in Wimbledon five times, making the quarterfinals in doubles alongside John "Buddy" Ager in 1955. He played in the US Championships six times.[13]
During the 1953 Maccabiah Games, Eisenberg played men's doubles with Grant Golden, winning the gold medal, and men's singles where he was defeated in five sets in the semi-finals by South African Davis Cup player Syd Levy.[14][15]
Personal life
Eisenberg was married to Helen Cierniak for 62 years until her death in 2022. Together, they had one daughter.[2]
Eisenberg died at a nursing home in Rockville, Maryland, on October 18, 2022, at age 90.[2]
References
- ^ a b Levens, R. G. C., ed. (1964). Merton College Register 1900–1964. Oxford: Basil Blackwell. p. 454.
- ^ a b c d Murphy, Brian (October 22, 2022). "Pablo Eisenberg, fiery advocate for responsive philanthropy, dies at 90". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "The Poor's Voice Among Philanthropists". Los Angeles Times. December 18, 1986.
- ^ ISBN 9780805237115.
- ^ "9 January 1948". The Jewish Post.
- ^ "Millburn High School Athletic Hall of Fame names induction class". North Jersey Media Group.
- ^ "New Jersey Jewish News – September 4, 1953 — Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey Archives". jhsnj-archives.org.
- ^ a b "Pablo Eisenberg". www.huffpost.com.
- ^ "Eisenberg Public Interest Fellows".
- ^ Foundation Trustee Fees: Use and Abuse
- ^ "America's Promise?". Youth Today. November 2, 2010.
- ^ "Princeton awards five honorary degrees". pr.princeton.edu.
- ^ "Pablo Eisenberg".
- ^ "GOLDEN AND LEVY IN TEL AVIV FINAL; American Beats Dr. Geller in Maccabiah Tennis as South African Tops Eisenberg". The New York Times.
- ^ "U. S. TENNIS TEAMS TRIUMPH IN ISRAEL; Golden Shares in Maccabiah Doubles Titles With Miss Kanter and Eisenberg". The New York Times.