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Moshe Gottesman

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Moshe Gottesman was born in Canada. He held the position of dean for the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County for almost 20 years. Gottesman was also the director of tours for Camp Sdei Chemed International for over 35 years. Gottesman has received many awards, including, most recently, the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Yeshiva University .1 The award was presented to him at the University's commencement exercises in May 2010. Gottesman continues to be an influential member of the Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist Jewish community.2

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born in canada

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born in canada and has worked in israel

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