Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman | |
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 Azman in September 2014 | |
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| Born | March 13, 1966[1] |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Children | 11[2] |
| Position | Chief Rabbi of Ukraine[1] |
| Began | 2005 |
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Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman (born in Leningrad on 13 March 1966) is an Orthodox rabbi and one of two people who claim to be the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine.[1][3][4]
Azman is an influential figure in Ukraine, an opponent of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022,[5] and a leader in international humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine.[6] He has been active on the international scene, raising awareness of the crisis in Ukraine, and strengthening Israel–Ukraine relations. He has met with top Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat.[7][8]
- ^ a b c d "Moshe-Reuven Azman". European Jewish Parliament. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Watch This Video: Kyiv Rav: "I'm Not Afraid To Die, The Curse Is On Those Who Remain Silent"". The Yeshiva World. 2 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Kornbluh, Jacob (2022-03-03). "A tale of two rabbis: Meet the men with dueling claims to be the leader of Ukraine's Jews". The Forward. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Ukraine chief rabbi says spy devices found at Kiev synagogue". The Times of Israel. 31 October 2018. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Kaplan, Josh (2 March 2022). "'I'm not afraid to die' Ukraine chief rabbi calls for world to not stay silent". www.thejc.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Levine, Heidi. "Historic synagogue in Kyiv has spent $2 million evacuating Ukrainians from war's hot spots". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Klein, Zvika (2022-09-08). "Netanyahu meets with Ukraine Chief Rabbi, promises to help end war if reelected". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ Siegal, Tobias (9 September 2022). "Likud MK Nir Barkat visits Uman despite warnings from Israel, Ukraine". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.