Former Danish chief rabbi Bent Melchior dies at 92 – Son of Marcus Melchior, who helped save Danish Jewry from Nazis, is survived by son former MK Rabbi Michael Melchior; grandsons Jair and Joav, chief rabbis of Denmark and Norway | Timesofisrael
Rabbi Bent Melchior, former chief rabbi of Denmark, died July 28 at the age of 92.
Post-World War II, Melchior traveled to British Mandate Palestine, where he fought in the Israeli War of Independence before returning to Copenhagen and earning a PhD in 1950, at the age of 21. He served as chief rabbi in 1969-96.
Post-World War II, Melchior traveled to British Mandate Palestine, where he fought in the Israeli War of Independence before returning to Copenhagen and earning a PhD in 1950, at the age of 21. He served as chief rabbi in 1969-96.
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