Abraham Joshua Heschel
Polish-American rabbi, philosopher, and civil rights activist (1907-1972)
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Summary
Abraham Joshua Heschel was born on January 11, 1907[1], in Warsaw[2]. He died on December 23, 1972[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a rabbi[5], philosopher[6], Judaic scholar[7], university teacher[8], and theologian[9].
Key Facts
- Child: Susannah Heschel[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Poland[12]
- Employer: Jewish Theological Seminary of America[13]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[15]
- Notable work: God in Search of Man[16]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[17]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Given name: Abraham[21]
- Work location: Berlin[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23], German[24], Yiddish[25], Hebrew[26]
- Affiliation: Conservative Judaism[27]
FAQs
Where was Abraham Joshua Heschel born?
Abraham Joshua Heschel was born in Warsaw[2].
Where did Abraham Joshua Heschel die?
Abraham Joshua Heschel passed away in New York City[4].
What did Abraham Joshua Heschel do for work?
Abraham Joshua Heschel worked as a rabbi[5], philosopher[6], Judaic scholar[7], university teacher[8], and theologian[9].
Where did Abraham Joshua Heschel go to school?
Abraham Joshua Heschel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14] and Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[15].
What awards did Abraham Joshua Heschel receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17].