Katznelson
Katznelson is a surname may refer to:
- Berl Katznelson, a Labor Zionism philosopher
- Avraham Katznelson (Avraham Nissan), Zionist political figure, a signatory of the Israeli declaration of independence.
- Yitzhak Katznelson, an Israeli mathematician
- Shmuel Tamir (born Katznelson), a member of the Israeli Knesset, son of Bat-Sheva Katznelson
- Ira Katznelson, an American political scientist and historian
- Zachary Philip Katznelson, British lawyer
For a related spelling, Katzenelson:
- Itzhak Katzenelson, Jewish teacher, poet, and dramatist
Another spelling, Katsnelson, is used, although it is not as common as the other two.
It is unlikely that Katzenelson is descended from Katzenellenbogen in that Katzenelsons are widely known to be Cohanim (descendants of the priesthood through male lineage, part of the tribe of Levi). The designation "HaCohen" (the cohen) is engraved into the tombstone of Berl Katzenelson for example.[1] Katzenellenbogens are Yisraelim (descendants of tribes other than Levi). Thus the two families cannot share a paternal line.
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