Jacob Kaplan
Rabbi Jacob Kaplan | |
|---|---|
| Chief Rabbi of Paris | |
| In office 1950–1980 | |
| Chief Rabbi of France | |
| In office 1955–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Rabbi Isaïe Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | Rabbi René-Samuel Sirat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Kaplan November 28, 1895 Paris, France |
| Died | December 5, 1994 (aged 99) Paris, France |
Rabbi Jacob Kaplan (November 28, 1895 – December 5, 1994) was a French rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Paris from 1950 to 1980 and as the Chief Rabbi of France from 1955 to 1980.