Naftali Amsterdam

1832–1916 (age 84)

Biography

Rabbi Naftali Amsterdam (1832-1916) served as a teacher and halakhic authority, tending to the spiritual needs of Jerusalem's families and conveying the values of compassion and scholarship.

Those who visit Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery remember his clear guidance and the calm presence he brought to difficult decisions.

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Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
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Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
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