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Credit as: Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives. Doreen Hermelin Oral History Interview, June 27, 2019.
Doreen Hermelin was born in Detroit in 1939. She was married to David B. Hermelin (z”l) for 42 years. Appointed by President Clinton in 1997, the Hermelins served as U.S. Ambassadors to Norway until resigning in January 2000. They are recipients of the Ambassador’s Award from the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States.
Mrs. Hermelin is also a recipient of the awards from State of Israel Bonds, B’nai B’rith, Yad Ezra, United Foundation, and Women’s American ORT, as well as Federation’s Butzel Award.
Hermelin served as campaign chair and president of the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation as well as general campaign chair of Federation. Her volunteer activities have also included Israel Bonds, Orchards Children Services, ORT, and Hermelin-Davidson Center for Congregational Excellence.
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