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Kaplan, along with other Jewish leaders, became involved in the case. He supported the legal efforts to return the children to their Jewish family, emphasizing the importance of preserving their Jewish identity. The case attracted significant international attention, with Jewish and
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Kaplan was an advocate for Jewish education. He established numerous schools and educational programs across France, emphasizing the combination of Jewish and secular studies. His efforts in education were instrumental in the post-war revitalization of the French Jewish community, ensuring that young
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leaders, fostering an environment of mutual respect and collaboration. Kaplan's efforts included participating in joint prayer services, educational programs, and public forums aimed at addressing common social issues and dispelling religious prejudices. His work was particularly significant in the
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in Paris, beginning in 1967. His published works reflect his commitment to Jewish thought and social justice, with notable titles including "Le JudaĂŻsme et la justice sociale" (1937), "Racisme et JudaĂŻsme" (1940), "French Jewry under the
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where the children were hidden by nuns to prevent their return to their relatives, the French courts finally ruled in favor of the children's Jewish relatives. Robert and GĂ©rald Finaly were returned to their family and later immigrated to
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In 1944, their parents, Fritz and Anni Finaly, were deported to
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Kaplan retired in 1980 but remained active in the Jewish community. He continued to write, lecture, and participate in communal activities. Kaplan died on
December 5, 1994, at the age of 99.
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in 1955. He served in this role until his retirement at the end of 1980, at which point he was appointed honorary Chief Rabbi. Kaplan's tenure was marked by his unwavering support for the
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Jacob Kaplan was born in Paris, France, to a Jewish family with deep rabbinical roots. His father, Abraham
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