Solomon Schechter

Rabbi, Founding Figure

1847 – 1915

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Who was Solomon Schechter?

Solomon Schechter was a Moldavian-born Romanian rabbi, academic scholar, and educator, most famous for his roles as founder and President of the United Synagogue of America, President of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and architect of the American Conservative Jewish movement.

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Born
Dec 7, 1847
Focșani
Also known as
  • S. Schechter
Religion
  • Judaism
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • University of Cambridge
  • Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums
Lived in
  • Focșani
Died
Nov 20, 1915
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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