Lord Jakobovits in ConversationA dialogue book with the former chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, the late Lord Dr, Immanuel Jakobovits. Lord Jakobovits was born in Germany, studied in England and served as Chief Rabbi in Ireland, Rabbi in New York and Chief Rabbi in London. His education, Jewish and general, was much broader than that of average Israeli Rabbis. He was very involved in general human affairs, dealing widely with Jews and non-Jews alike who consulted him on ethical dilemmas, especially in medical matters. |
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