Klein Philip (1894-1926)

Personal data
SurnameKlein
NamePhilip
Birth year1894
Birth placeBaratska
Death year1926
Death placeNew York
SexM

Klein Philip (1894, Baratska, Hungary – 1926, New York) – rabbi, spiritual leader of American Orthodox Jews of Hungarian origin.

Philip Klein held several positions in Hungary, then became a rabbi in Libava. In 1890, he emigrated to the United States and was appointed rabbi of the Hungarian community of New York, Ohed Tzedek. He held this position until his death. He was one of the most prominent Orthodox rabbis in the United States.