Jacob Kaplan

Rabbi Jacob Kaplan
Chief Rabbi of France
Chief Rabbi of Paris
In office 1950–1980
Preceded by	Rabbi Julien Weill
Succeeded by	Rabbi Alain Goldman
Chief Rabbi of France
In office 1955–1980
Preceded by	Rabbi Isaïe Schwartz
Succeeded by	Rabbi René-Samuel Sirat
Personal details
Born	Jacob Kaplan November 28, 1895 Paris, France
Died	December 5, 1994 (aged 99) Paris, France
Alma mater	Séminaire Israélite de France, Sorbonne
Known for	Chief Rabbi of Paris (1950–1980), Chief Rabbi of France (1955-1980)

Rabbi Jacob Kaplan (November 28, 1895 – December 5, 1994) was a French rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Paris from 1950 to 1980 and as the Chief Rabbi of France from 1955 to 1980. He is well known for his efforts in reconstructing Jewish infrastructure following the devastation of the Holocaust.