ISAAC OF CHERNIGOV — (12th century), one of the first rabbinical scholars in Eastern Europe. Originating from Chernigov, Ukraine, Isaac toured the Jewish communities in Western Europe, and probably also reached England. In rabbinical literature he is also mentioned… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
CHERNIGOV — CHERNIGOV, district capital in the Ukraine. An indication that Jews were living in Chernigov in the Middle Ages is provided by a 13th century manuscript which mentions a R. Itze from Sarangov (isaac of chernigov ). Their presence ended with the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Isaac Schneersohn — est un rabbin des XIXe et XXe siècles (1879 ou 1881 ? 1969). Le 28 avril 1943, il crée, sous l Occupation à Grenoble[1], en collaboration avec le philosophe Jacob Gordin[2],[3] … Wikipédia en Français
SCHNEERSOHN, ISAAC — (1879–1969), communal leader in Russia; founder of the centre de Documentation Juive Contemporaine (CDJC) in France. Born in Kamenets Podolski, Russia, of the schneersohn ḥasidic family of Lubavitch rabbis, he completed his studies in 1905, and… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
SHIPLACOFF, ABRAHAM ISAAC — (1877–1934), U.S. labor and Socialist leader. Shiplacoff, who was born in Chernigov, Russia, immigrated to the United States in 1891. He worked under sweatshop conditions as a sewing machine operator for seven years, and then taught at Brooklyn… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
History of the Jews in England — The first written records of Jewish settlement in England date from the time of the Norman Conquest, mentioning Jews who arrived with William the Conqueror in 1066 although it is believed that there were Jews present in Great Britain since Roman… … Wikipedia
History of the Jews in England (1066–1200) — Early historyThere is no evidence of Jews residing in England before the Norman Conquest. The few references in the Anglo Saxon Church laws either relate to Jewish practices about Easter or apply to passing visitors, Gallo Jewish slave traders,… … Wikipedia
KAZYONNY RAVVIN — (Rus. an official rabbi ; Heb. expression, rav mi ta am), title of the officials elected by the communities of Russia between 1857 and 1917 in accordance with the instructions of the government. Their official function was to supervise public… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Byzantine ancestry of Greek Royal Family — Komnenodukai Angeloi Pedigree= This primary pedigree follows, as much as possible, matrilineal descent.9) Alexios I Komnenos m Irene Doukaina10) Theodora Komnene Porphyrogenita m Konstantinos Angelos11) Andronikos Doukas Angelos12) Isaac II… … Wikipedia
KHAZARS — KHAZARS, a national group of general Turkic type, independent and sovereign in Eastern Europe between the seventh and tenth centuries C.E. During part of this time the leading Khazars professed Judaism. The name is frequently pronounced with an a … Encyclopedia of Judaism
