Behrend Moses Cohn
1717–1801 (age 84)
Biography
Behrend Moses Cohn lived from 1717 to 1801, enjoying a remarkably long life that spanned most of the 18th century. He was a respected member of Berlin's Jewish community during a period of gradual social change and increasing Jewish presence in Prussian cities.
His 84 years of life witnessed the evolution of Jewish community institutions and the early stirrings of Enlightenment thought within Jewish society. Cohn's burial at the Jüdischer Friedhof Berlin-Mitte reflects his established position within the community and his role as a link between generations during this significant historical period.