Uri Levi
Rabbi Uri Levi, 1544-1622 (78 years old) was born in Wittmund, Germany. He was a key founder of the Spanish-Portuguese community of Amsterdam. He was the first chief rabbi of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam. Made chief rabbi in 1602, he was soon arrested on charges of selling illegal items. He denies charges but admits exercising his religion in his own way. He was soon released and remained chief rabbi.
| Chief Rabbi | Rabbi Uri Levi | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 1544 | Wittmund Germany | |||
| died | 1622 | Amsterdam | Chief rabbi of Amsterdam | 1602-1622 |
References
- ↑ Made chief rabbi in 1602, he was soon arrested on charges of selling illegal items. He denies charges but admits exercising his religion in his own way. He was soon released and remained chief rabbi.
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