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Jacob Meir

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Former chief rabbi of HaYeshuv

TurkeyLived 1856 to 1939 · aged 83
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Yaakov Meir CBE, was an Orthodox rabbi, and the first Sephardic Chief Rabbi appointed under the British Mandate of Palestine. A Talmudic scholar, fluent in Hebrew as well as five other languages, he enjoyed a reputation as one of Jerusalem's most respected rabbis.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
Turkey
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1939 · aged 83
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4 languages

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