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Solomon Schechter (1847-1887) (oct 22, 1847 – jun 7, 1887)

Description:

What: American Conservative Rabbi

Where: New York

Significance: Looked to bring traditional views to American Jews. Founder and president of the Jewish Synagogue of America and the president of the Theological Seminary of America. Translated Jewish encyclopedia.

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Date:

oct 22, 1847
jun 7, 1887
~ 39 years