Immanuel Jakobovits
British rabbi, styled Baron Jakobovits (1921-1999)
1921 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
British rabbi, styled Baron Jakobovits (1921-1999)
Born
February 8, 1921
Died
1999 (age ~78)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, rabbi
United KingdomBorn in KaliningradDied in St John's Wood
1921
Born in Kaliningrad (1921-02-08)
1949
PositionChief Rabbi (1949–1958)
1958
Positionrabbi (1958–1967)
1966
PositionChief Rabbi (1966–1991)
1967
PositionChief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth (1967–1991)
1981
AwardKnight Bachelor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Immanuel Jakobovits?+
Immanuel Jakobovits is British rabbi, styled Baron Jakobovits (1921-1999). Born in 1921.
What does the name Immanuel mean?+
The name Immanuel means "a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.". It is of German origin.
When was Immanuel Jakobovits born?+
Immanuel Jakobovits was born on February 8, 1921.
When did Immanuel Jakobovits die?+
Immanuel Jakobovits died in 1999, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.
The name Immanuel is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Immanuel — February 8, 1921
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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