Yaakov Pearlman
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Yaakov Pearlman is the current Chief Rabbi of Ireland, serving from September 2001-present[1]. Pearlman had previously been the Rabbi of Light of Israel Congregation, in Rochester, New York. A native of Manchester, England, he became the youngest rabbi in Britain when he was ordained at 20. He then moved to the United States, where he earned a master's degree in Jewish history at Hofstra University in New York and a doctorate in education from the University of California at San Diego. After completing his doctorate, he moved to Providence, Rhode Island, where he held a pulpit for nine years. He then served for 22 years in Rochester, first at Beth Joseph and then at Light of Israel[2].
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- ^ http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/index.php3?issue_id=7753
- ^ http://www.jewishsf.com/content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/17455/edition_id/346/format/html/displaystory.html
| Preceded by Gavin Broder |
Chief Rabbi of Ireland 2001–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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