Abraham Joshua Heschel

About

Rabbi and thinker who was remembered as one of the most influential Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.

Before Fame

He studied at the University of Berlin where he obtained his doctorate. He received his liberal rabbinic ordination at the Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums.

Trivia

His name was given to four different schools across the world from places including California to Canada. His first book was The Sabbath, which was published in 1951.

Family Life

He had one daughter with his wife Sylvia Straus.

Associated With

He and philosopher Yeshayahu Leibowitz both studied at the University of Berlin.