Jacob Kaplan
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Rabbi Jacob Kaplan | |
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| Chief Rabbi of Paris | |
| In office 1950–1980 | |
| Chief Rabbi of France | |
| In office 1955–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Rabbi Isaïe Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | Rabbi René-Samuel Sirat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Kaplan November 28, 1895 |
| Died | December 5, 1994 (aged 99) |
Rabbi Jacob Kaplan (November 28, 1895 – December 5, 1994) was a French rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Paris from 1950 to 1980 and as the Chief Rabbi of France from 1955 to 1980.
Biography
[edit | edit source]Jacob Kaplan was born in Paris, France, to a Jewish family. He served in World War One and was later ordained as a rabbi.[1]
In 1950, Jacob Kaplan was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris.[2] Kaplan engaged in interfaith dialogue in France with leaders of other religious communities.[3] For this, he received the Légion d'honneur, France's highest civilian decoration.[4]
Kaplan retired in 1981 and died in 1994, at the age of 99.[1]
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