Rabbi Jacob Kaplan | |
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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.