Lena Cymbrowitz

Lena Cymbrowitz (January 1, 1957[3] – August 21, 2000) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly. She represented Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach.

Lena Cymbrowitz
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 45th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – August 21, 2000
Preceded byDaniel L. Feldman
Succeeded bySteven Cymbrowitz
Personal details
Born
Lena Azizo[1]

(1957-01-01)January 1, 1957
Egypt[2]
DiedAugust 21, 2000(2000-08-21) (aged 43)
New York City[2]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Steven Cymbrowitz[2]
ProfessionPolitician

Cymbrowitz (née Azizo)[1] was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents.[2] She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing.[1]

In November 1998, she was elected in the 45th District to the New York State Assembly. This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office.[2]

She had two children (Jay and Jennifer) with her husband Steven Cymbrowitz.[1] She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.[2]

References
  1. "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  2. Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. "Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record". Genealogy Bank. Retrieved 17 August 2012.


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