About Jacob Kaplan
Lived 1895 – 1994 (aged 99). Jacob Kaplan was a French rabbi.
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 Jacob Kaplan was born in Paris, France, to a Jewish family. He served in World War One and was later ordained as a rabbi.
In 1950, Jacob Kaplan was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris. Kaplan engaged in interfaith dialogue in France with leaders of other religious communities. For this, he received the Légion d'honneur, France's highest civilian decoration.
Kaplan retired in 1981 and died in 1994, at the age of 99.
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Who was Jacob Kaplan?
French rabbi (1895–1994)
When was Jacob Kaplan born?
Jacob Kaplan was born on 5 November 1895 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jacob Kaplan die?
Jacob Kaplan died on 5 December 1994 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jacob Kaplan's occupation?
Jacob Kaplan was a rabbi.
What nationality was Jacob Kaplan?
Jacob Kaplan was French.
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