Israel Jacobson
Israel Jacobson | |
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| Born | 17 October 1768 Halberstadt |
| Died | 14 September 1828 Berlin |
| Nationality | |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, communal organizer |
| Known for | Pioneering Jewish reform, education, and social change |
Israel Jacobson (Hebrew: ישראל יעקבסון) (17 October 1768, Halberstadt – 14 September 1828, Berlin) was a German-Jewish philanthropist and communal organiser. Jacobson pioneered political, educational and religious reforms in the early days of Jewish emancipation, and while he lacked a systematic religious approach, he is also considered one of the heralds of Reform Judaism.