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Doris Yankelewitz Berger

Doris Yankelewitz Berger (May 7, 1934 – May 18, 2016) was a Costa Rican artist, politician, political activist, and member of the National Liberation Party (PLN). She served as the First Lady of Costa Rica from 1982 to 1986 during the presidency of her then-husband, President Luis Alberto Monge.[1][2][3] She was the nation's first Jewish First Lady.[4]

Doris Yankelewitz Berger
First Lady of Costa Rica
In role
May 8, 1982 – May 8, 1986
PresidentLuis Alberto Monge
Preceded byEstrella Zeledón Lizano
Succeeded byMargarita Penón
Personal details
Born(1934-05-07)May 7, 1934
San José, Costa Rica
DiedMay 18, 2016(2016-05-18) (aged 82)
San José, Costa Rica
Political partyNational Liberation Party
Spouse
(m. 1965; div. 1988)
ProfessionArtist, politician

Biography edit

Early life edit

Yankelewitz was born to Jewish parents on May 7, 1934, in San José, Costa Rica.[1][4] Her mother, Rosita Berger Spiro, was British, while her father, Jorge Yankelewitz Rodstein, was from Argentina.[3] She had two brothers, Samuel and Daniel.[3] Yankelewitz picked up her interest in the arts as a child. She took piano lessons and learned oil painting, which would become her focus as an artist.[3]

She attended secondary school at the Methodist School of Costa Rica (Colegio Metodista) in San José. Yankelewitz received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Costa Rica in 1966.[1][3]

Yankelewitz met her future husband, Luis Alberto Monge, at a luncheon while she was studying at the University of Costa Rica.[3] Monge was serving as Costa Rica's first Ambassador to Israel (1963–1966) at the time of their first meeting.[3] They soon began dating. Monge and Yankelewitz married on November 25, 1965, at a ceremony held in San José.[3] She was 31-years old, while he was 39-years old at the time of their wedding.[3] The couple had one daughter, Lena.[4][3]

Politics and First Lady of Costa Rica edit

Yankelewitz became active in the women's wing of the National Liberation Party (PLN) beginning in the 1970s.[3] She went on to chair the national women's committee of the PLN for six years.[3] Under Yankelewitz, the women's committee established local branches throughout Costa Rica.[3]

Luis Alberto Monge ran for President of Costa Rica in 1978, but lost the election to Rodrigo Carazo Odio. Yankelewitz was heavily involved in the 1978 election and campaigned on behalf of her husband.[3] Four years later, Monge again ran for President in the 1982 general election. This time, he was elected President by more than 25 points. Doris Yankelewitz Berger became First Lady of Costa Rica on May 8, 1982, the day her husband was sworn in as President of Costa Rica.[3] She became the first Jew to serve as the country's First Lady in history.[4]

Yankelewitz initially planned to focus on tourism in Costa Rica during her tenure as First Lady.[3] However, she soon switched to other issues, including the arts, substance abuse, and healthcare.[1][3] In 1984, First Lady Yankelewitz founded the Costan Rican chapter of Hogares CREA to battle treat drug addiction among young people.[2] She also helped to open the Center for the Rehabilitation of Alcoholics (Centro para la Rehabilitación de Alcohólicos), a clinic focusing on alcoholism.[2] Additionally, she sponsored a number of healthcare and community organizations, including the Hospital San Juan de Dios in San José and the Red Cross.[1][2] Owing to her background in the arts, Yankelewitz established two artistic institutions, the Casa de la Cultura de Puntarenas and the Artesanías de Sarchí (Sarchí Craft Market).[2][3]

The Consejo Nacional de las Mujeres (National Council of Women) of Mexico honored Yankelewitz as a "Dama de América" (Lady of America) in November 1982.[3] In October 1984, Juan Carlos I of Spain awarded Yankelewitz the Order of Isabella the Catholic.[3]

Yankelewitz and Luis Alberto Monge separated at the end of his presidency in 1986.[3] They divorced in June 1988, two years after leaving office.[3][5]

Doris Yankelewitz Berger, who had been ill for several months, died on May 18, 2016, at the age of 82.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Avendaño, Manuel (May 18, 2014). "Muere ex primera dama Doris Yankelewitz, exesposa de Luis Alberto Monge". La Nación (San José). Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e Corrales, Gloriana (January 26, 2014). "El legado de seis primeras damas". La Nación (San José). Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Biografía: Doris Yankelewitz Berger". Cambio Politico. May 18, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Costa Rica Will Have a Jewish First Lady with the Inauguration of Luis Alberto Monge to the President". Jewish Telegraph Agency. April 20, 1982. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  5. ^ Akepsimidis, Sofia (May 18, 2014). . Ameliarueda.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of Costa Rica
1982–1986
Succeeded by

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Doris Yankelewitz Berger May 7 1934 May 18 2016 was a Costa Rican artist politician political activist and member of the National Liberation Party PLN She served as the First Lady of Costa Rica from 1982 to 1986 during the presidency of her then husband President Luis Alberto Monge 1 2 3 She was the nation s first Jewish First Lady 4 Doris Yankelewitz BergerFirst Lady of Costa RicaIn role May 8 1982 May 8 1986PresidentLuis Alberto MongePreceded byEstrella Zeledon LizanoSucceeded byMargarita PenonPersonal detailsBorn 1934 05 07 May 7 1934San Jose Costa RicaDiedMay 18 2016 2016 05 18 aged 82 San Jose Costa RicaPolitical partyNational Liberation PartySpouseLuis Alberto Monge m 1965 div 1988 wbr ProfessionArtist politician Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Politics and First Lady of Costa Rica 2 ReferencesBiography editEarly life edit Yankelewitz was born to Jewish parents on May 7 1934 in San Jose Costa Rica 1 4 Her mother Rosita Berger Spiro was British while her father Jorge Yankelewitz Rodstein was from Argentina 3 She had two brothers Samuel and Daniel 3 Yankelewitz picked up her interest in the arts as a child She took piano lessons and learned oil painting which would become her focus as an artist 3 She attended secondary school at the Methodist School of Costa Rica Colegio Metodista in San Jose Yankelewitz received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Costa Rica in 1966 1 3 Yankelewitz met her future husband Luis Alberto Monge at a luncheon while she was studying at the University of Costa Rica 3 Monge was serving as Costa Rica s first Ambassador to Israel 1963 1966 at the time of their first meeting 3 They soon began dating Monge and Yankelewitz married on November 25 1965 at a ceremony held in San Jose 3 She was 31 years old while he was 39 years old at the time of their wedding 3 The couple had one daughter Lena 4 3 Politics and First Lady of Costa Rica edit Yankelewitz became active in the women s wing of the National Liberation Party PLN beginning in the 1970s 3 She went on to chair the national women s committee of the PLN for six years 3 Under Yankelewitz the women s committee established local branches throughout Costa Rica 3 Luis Alberto Monge ran for President of Costa Rica in 1978 but lost the election to Rodrigo Carazo Odio Yankelewitz was heavily involved in the 1978 election and campaigned on behalf of her husband 3 Four years later Monge again ran for President in the 1982 general election This time he was elected President by more than 25 points Doris Yankelewitz Berger became First Lady of Costa Rica on May 8 1982 the day her husband was sworn in as President of Costa Rica 3 She became the first Jew to serve as the country s First Lady in history 4 Yankelewitz initially planned to focus on tourism in Costa Rica during her tenure as First Lady 3 However she soon switched to other issues including the arts substance abuse and healthcare 1 3 In 1984 First Lady Yankelewitz founded the Costan Rican chapter of Hogares CREA to battle treat drug addiction among young people 2 She also helped to open the Center for the Rehabilitation of Alcoholics Centro para la Rehabilitacion de Alcoholicos a clinic focusing on alcoholism 2 Additionally she sponsored a number of healthcare and community organizations including the Hospital San Juan de Dios in San Jose and the Red Cross 1 2 Owing to her background in the arts Yankelewitz established two artistic institutions the Casa de la Cultura de Puntarenas and the Artesanias de Sarchi Sarchi Craft Market 2 3 The Consejo Nacional de las Mujeres National Council of Women of Mexico honored Yankelewitz as a Dama de America Lady of America in November 1982 3 In October 1984 Juan Carlos I of Spain awarded Yankelewitz the Order of Isabella the Catholic 3 Yankelewitz and Luis Alberto Monge separated at the end of his presidency in 1986 3 They divorced in June 1988 two years after leaving office 3 5 Doris Yankelewitz Berger who had been ill for several months died on May 18 2016 at the age of 82 1 References edit a b c d e f Avendano Manuel May 18 2014 Muere ex primera dama Doris Yankelewitz exesposa de Luis Alberto Monge La Nacion San Jose Retrieved June 13 2016 a b c d e Corrales Gloriana January 26 2014 El legado de seis primeras damas La Nacion San Jose Retrieved June 13 2016 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Biografia Doris Yankelewitz Berger Cambio Politico May 18 2014 Retrieved June 13 2016 a b c d Costa Rica Will Have a Jewish First Lady with the Inauguration of Luis Alberto Monge to the President Jewish Telegraph Agency April 20 1982 Retrieved June 13 2016 Akepsimidis Sofia May 18 2014 Fallece exprimera dama de Costa Rica Doris Yankelewitz Berger Ameliarueda com Archived from the original on June 11 2016 Retrieved June 13 2016 Honorary titles Preceded byEstrella Zeledon Lizano First Lady of Costa Rica1982 1986 Succeeded byMargarita Penon Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Doris Yankelewitz Berger amp 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