Moses Hyamson
Rabbi Moses Hyamson | |
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Rabbi Moses Hyamson | |
| Dayan of the London Beth Din | |
| Rabbi of Congregation Orach Chaim, New York City | |
| In office 1913–1949 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | September 3, 1862 |
| Died | June 9, 1949 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Russian-British |
| Notable work(s) | Translation of Duties of the Heart, Books I and II of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Occupation | Rabbi, Talmudic scholar |
| Religious life | |
| Denomination | Orthodox Judaism |
Rabbi Moses Hyamson (September 3, 1862 – June 9, 1949) was an Orthodox rabbi, former head Dayan of the London Beth Din and between 1911 and 1913, acting Chief Rabbi of the British Empire. He was renowned as a highly learned Hebrew scholar, author, translator, leader and erudite speaker.