Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog

Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1889-1959), also known as Isaac Herzog, was the first Chief Rabbi of Ireland, his term lasting from 1921 to 1937. Later, he became Chief Rabbi of the British Mandate of Palestine and Israel, once formed.

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1889 - 1959 - Chief Rabbi - Ireland - 1921 - 1937 - British Mandate of Palestine - Israel

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Herzog is most famous for his re-discovery of Techelet, the type of blue dye that is used for the making of Tzitzit. Before becoming the Chief Rabbi of Ireland, he served as the Chief Rabbi of Belfast

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Techelet - Tzitzit - Belfast

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Herzog's son, Chaim Herzog, was later president of Israel (and, incidentally, the only president of Israel who was born in Ireland).

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