| RabbiJacob Kaplan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 Paris, France |
| Died | December 5, 1994 (aged 99) Paris, France |
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.
References
- ^ "Jacob Kaplan, a French Grand Rabbi, 99". The New York Times. December 8, 1994.
- "Rabbi Jacob Kaplan, French Mizrachi Leader, Is Elected Chief Rabbi of Paris". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1950-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- Gross, John (2019). After the Deportation: Memory Battles in Postwar France. Cambridge University Press. pp. 108–109. ISBN 9781108807524.
- "Chief Rabbi of Paris Gets High Decoration from the French Government". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1962-04-26. Retrieved 2024-10-14.