About Leopold Greenwald
Lived 1888 – 1955 (aged 66–67). Leopold Greenwald was an American and Hungarian rabbi, historian and writer.
Leopold Greenwald (1888–1955), also known as "Yekuthiel Yehuda" Greenwald, was an Orthodox rabbi. Born in Transylvania, he emigrated with his family to the United States in 1924. For nearly thirty years he was the rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation of Columbus, Ohio. He wrote some forty works, most notably Kol Bo Al Aveilut, a halachic compendium and digest on laws of death and mourning.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leopold Greenwald?
American rabbi
When was Leopold Greenwald born?
Leopold Greenwald was born in 1888 in Sighetu Marmației.
When did Leopold Greenwald die?
Leopold Greenwald died in 1955.
What was Leopold Greenwald's occupation?
Leopold Greenwald was a rabbi, historian and writer.
What nationality was Leopold Greenwald?
Leopold Greenwald was American and Hungarian.
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