Rabbi Louis Jacobs: The Influential Legacy of a Modern British Rabbi Immersed in Controversy (Jewish Personalities)

Rabbi Louis Jacobs was a leading British rabbi, theologian, and scholar, well known for founding the Masorti (Conservative) movement in the UK. His life was defined by intellectual brilliance, religious controversy, and a commitment to bridging Orthodox tradition with modern scholarship.

In this book, Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins explores the remarkable life of Rabbi Jacobs and the controversy that defined his rabbinic career.

Rabbi Jacobs’ theological views, particularly in his book We Have Reason to Believe (1957), sparked the “Jacobs Affair,” a major religious dispute among British Jewish leadership.

Despite facing opposition, Rabbi Jacobs remained a highly respected scholar and spiritual leader, championing a rational and inclusive approach to Judaism.

Publisher:

Mazo Publishers

Pages:

80

Date Published:

2025-02-13