Sylvia Hassenfeld

Sylvia K. Hassenfeld
Born
Sylvia Grace Kay

(1920-09-19)September 19, 1920
DiedAugust 15, 2014(2014-08-15) (aged 93)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Occupation
  • Philanthropist
Parent(s)Sophie Kay
Joseph Kay
RelativesAlan G. Hassenfeld (son)
Ellen Hassenfeld Block (daughter)
Stephen D. Hassenfeld (son)

Sylvia K. Hassenfeld (September 19, 1920 – August 15, 2014) was an American communal leader, philanthropist, human rights advocate, and one of the first women to head a major international Jewish aid organization.