Menachem Elon
Academic and jurist, authored legal texts
Born
November 1st, 1923
101 years ago
Died
February 6th, 2013
12 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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Born in 1923 in Germany, a prominent academic and jurist specialized in Jewish law and civil law. Served as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and held the position of Deputy President of the Supreme Rabbinical Court in Israel. Contributed extensively to legal scholarship through publications and lectures, particularly in the fields of religious and civil law. Was significantly involved in the dynamics of Jewish law within the context of modern legal frameworks. His work encompassed various aspects of legal theory and practice, focusing on merging traditional Jewish law with contemporary legal systems.
Authored 'The Jewish Law Encyclopedia'
Served as Deputy President of the Supreme Rabbinical Court
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