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Isidore Epstein
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This article is about the rabbinical scholar. For the astronomer of a similar name, see Isadore Epstein.
Rabbi Ezekiel Isidore Epstein (יחזקא-ל יצחק אפשטיין ;1894-1962) [1][2] [3] was an Orthodox rabbi and rabbinical scholar in England. He is best known as Editor of the first complete English translation of the Babylonian Talmud, and for his role as Principal[4] of Jews' College, London. He was also the author of numerous scholarly and popular books on Judaism.[5]
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Rabbi Ezekiel Isidore Epstein | |
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![]() Rabbi Isidore Epstein | |
Rabbi of Middlesbrough Hebrew Congregation | |
In office 1920–1928 | |
Principal of Jews' College, London | |
In office 1945–1961 | |
Personal | |
Born | (1894-05-07)May 7, 1894 |
Died | April 13, 1962(1962-04-13) (aged 67) |
Nationality | Lithuanian-British |
Denomination | Orthodox Judaism |
Notable work(s) | Editor of the first complete English translation of the Babylonian Talmud |
Alma mater | University of London |
Occupation | Rabbi, scholar, educator |
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