Rabbi Dr Herman

After Rabbi Danglow, Rabbi Dr Herman was appointed as Chief Minister on 29^th September 1959, recommended by Leon Jona and Raymond Ellinson. His appointment was announced by the Acting-President Sir Archie Michaelis, while the Presidenbt Roy Michaelis was in England, along with Rabbi Danglow and Leo Slutzkin.

Along with his appointment, a residence was purchased for Rabbi Herman and his family at 2 Bundalohn Court, St Kilda.
Rabbi Herman resigned on the 15^th May 1962 as he was required to return to England, after which Rabbi Lubofsky took over the helm.

Rabbi Herman was serious and dedicated, devoted to traditional Judaism and with a special interest in youth. During his period of service the Sunday school attendance peaked with 160 enrolments, and he founded SKY to coordinate and inspire youth activities in the Synagogue.