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Michael Melchior (biographical details) (275 words) |
 | Rabbi Michael Melchior was born in Denmark in 1954. |
| Melchior comes from a long line of Scandanavian rabbis -- his father, Binyamin (Bent) Melchior, was chief rabbi of Denmark from 1969 to 96. |
| Michael Melchior immigrated to Israel in 1985 and has served as rabbi of a Jerusalem congregation since 1986; he also holds the title of Chief Rabbi of Norway, a title he has had since 1980 -- before he migrated to Israel. |
| JUF News and Public Affairs (1686 words) |
| Michael Melchior may not be a household name in the United States... |
| Melchior: Durban was supposed to be a celebration of the victory over apartheid and against the evils of this world. |
| Melchior: We are not perfect, and we have a lot to work on with the Israeli Palestinians, not least because of the conflict with the Palestinian Authority. |
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