Isaac Leeser (1806-1868) (aug 9, 1806 – sep 6, 1868)
Description:
What: Reform religious leader, scholar, teacher, publisher.Where: Philadelphia
Significance: Translated Bible into English, helped form the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia. Molded Jewish community together and raised Jewish numbers belonging to congregations.
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Date:
aug 9, 1806
sep 6, 1868
~ 62 years