Dorothy Karp Kripke (February 6, 1912 – September 6, 2000) was an American author of Jewish educational books.
[3] In 1937 she married Myer S. Kripke at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.
Kripke died on September 6, 2000, in Omaha, after a long illness.
[1][2] Kripke was a Jewish Theological Seminary graduate, Rebbetzin (Rabbanit) and children's book author, and is the mother of noted philosopher Saul A.
The Kripkes made the decision to become active in philanthropy after a series of successful investments left them in a position where they were able to donate large sums to worthwhile causes.