About Solomon Hirschell
Lived 1762 – 1842 (aged 80). Solomon Hirschell was a British rabbi.
Solomon Hirschell (12 February 1762 – 31 October 1842) was a British rabbi who served as the chief rabbi of the United Kingdom from 1802 to 1842. He is best known for his unsuccessful attempt to stop the spread of Reform Judaism in Britain by excommunicating its leaders.
Hirschell's father was a Polish Jew from Galicia, Hirschel Levin, Chief Rabbi of London and Berlin and a friend of Moses Mendelssohn. His older brother was the Talmudist Saul Berlin. He died on 31 October 1842 (27th of Cheshvan 5603), and was buried in the Brady Street Cemetery near Whitechapel in East End of London.
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Who was Solomon Hirschell?
British rabbi; (1762-1842)
When was Solomon Hirschell born?
Solomon Hirschell was born on 12 February 1762 in London.
When did Solomon Hirschell die?
Solomon Hirschell died on 31 October 1842 in London.
What was Solomon Hirschell's occupation?
Solomon Hirschell was a rabbi.
What nationality was Solomon Hirschell?
Solomon Hirschell was British.
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