Joseph Sitruk
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Rabbi Joseph Haïm Sitruk (born October 16 1944) is the current Chief Rabbi of France, a position he has held since June 1987. Born Joseph Sitruk in Tunis, after suffering a stroke in 2001 and recovering he added the name "Haim" to his name in line with Jewish tradition.
He graduated as a rabbi in 1970 following his studies in a rabbinical school , and was named Rabbi of Strasbourg before becoming the assistant of the Chief Rabbi Max Warchawski.
In 1975, Joseph Sitruk became Chief Rabbi of Marseille. In 1987 he was elected to occupy the post of Chief Rabbi of France. He was then re-elected for two other 7 years mandates. He is married and father of 9 children. He is also the president of the Conference of European Rabbis.
On March 16 2007, he was selected as of Commander of the Legion of Honor.
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