Bent Melchior

Bent Melchior

Bent Melchior is a former chief rabbi of Denmark.

Bent Melchior was born in 1929. His father Marcus Melchior was instrumental in the saving of the Danish Jews in 1943 and became chief rabbi of Denmark in 1947. From 1943 to 1945 Bent Melchior was a refugee in Sweden. At the age of 18 Bent Melchior volunteered as a soldier in the Israeli War of Independence of 1948.

After a period as a teacher in Copenhagen Melchior had his rabbinical education in London, and in 1963 he became rabbi at the synagogue in Copenhagen. When his father died in 1969, he succeeded him as chief rabbi for the Jewish community in Denmark. He has translated the Pentateuch, the Siddur (Jewish prayer book) and other books into Danish as well as writing several books including his biography. He is a prolific speaker and writer in the Danish community and media. Bent Melchior is married to Lilian; they have four sons, including Michael Melchior.

Bent Melchior retired from the Rabbinate in 1996. His successor is Bent Lexner. Since retiring Bent Melchior has continued his humanitarian and charitable work in Denmark and abroad.

External links

* [http://www.jewishgen.org/Scandinavia/rabbis.htm Chief Rabbis of Denmark]


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