Harry Karten is the president of I. Karten Bermaha Textile Company, a family-owned import-export business. Harry’s other companies which he owns and is president of are HK Realty; J.S.I.K International., LLC; 990 GP Corp; and Rockland Properties. He is a Trustee of the synagogue and a board member of the Day School. Harry has in the past financed the Park East Day School.
In addition to being an Executive Board member of the American Society for Yad Vashem Harry has in the past been the regional president of the Zionist Organization of America. The “Moon Rose” Window on top of the Ark in the Sanctuary and the art gallery were dedicated by Harry and his sisters, Bernice Bookhamer and Marcia Toledano, in memory of their parents Isidore and Julia Karten, who were devoted patrons of the synagogue.
Harry and Danielle Karten have three children, Jonathan, Sharone, and Isidore. Currently, Harry is the President of the nonprofit organization Sharone Edry Memorial Fund, which is engaged in massive fundraising under the name helptheidf.org which has been buying and shipping bulletproof vests with ceramic inserts, boots, helmets and various blankets and clothing to keep our soldiers safe.
To contact Harry Karten, please email [email protected]