Born Ethel Godoff, daughter of Harry and Anna Godoff. In 1931, at age 21, she married Henry/ Stephen in Brooklyn.

Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Debussy Concert Pianist. Fundraiser Organizer for Democratic Party. Tireless worker for "American League for a Free Palestine". Conducted a popular TV program - "Cavalcade of Records" in the 1950s. Produced the lecture series "Viewpoints" in which top U.S. scientists, writers and artists were featured. An author in her own right. A woman of many talents.