Isaac Leeser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American newspaper editor
Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1806
Place of Birth: Neuenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Date of Death: 01-Feb-1868
Profession: writer, translator, hazzan, editor, journalist, publisher, Bible translator
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Isaac Leeser
- Isaac Leeser (December 12, 1806 – February 1, 1868) was an American, Ashkenazi Jewish religious leader, teacher, scholar and publisher.
- He helped found the Jewish press of America, produced the first Jewish translation of the Bible into English, and helped organize various social and educational organizations.
- He is considered one of the most important nineteenth century American Jewish personalities.
- He was "fiercely opposed" to Reform Judaism and was regarded as one of the most important "orthodox" rabbis of his era.
- Leeser is regarded as a forerunner by both Modern Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism.
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