John Levi (rabbi)
Rabbi Dr John Levi | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | John Simon Levi 1934 (age 91–92) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Robyn Levi (née Selby) |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne Hebrew Union College |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Denomination | Progressive Judaism |
| Temple | Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne |
| Ordination | 1960 |
| Jewish leader | |
| Post | Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne (since 1997) |
Rabbi John Simon Levi AC (born 1934) is an Australian Progressive rabbi and author. Upon ordination in 1960, he began serving Melbourne's Temple Beth Israel. He became senior rabbi of the congregation from 1974 until 1997, when he became rabbi emeritus. He is also the founder of Melbourne's King David School.