Rabbi Jacob Kaplan | |
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Chief Rabbi of Paris | |
In office 1950–1980 | |
Preceded by | Rabbi Julien Weill |
Succeeded by | Rabbi Alain Goldman |
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 |
Alma mater | Séminaire Israélite de France, Sorbonne |
Known for | Chief Rabbi of Paris (1950–1980), Chief Rabbi of France (1955-1980) |
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. He is well known for his efforts in reconstructing Jewish infrastructure following the devastation of the Holocaust.