Nearly 90 years old, Rabbi William Wolff oversees Jewish communities in North-East Germany while balancing a jet-set lifestyle between England and Germany.
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Nearly 90 years old, Rabbi William Wolff oversees Jewish communities in North-East Germany while balancing a jet-set lifestyle between England and Germany.
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Rabbi William Wolff, the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, oversees Jewish communities in Schwerin and Rostock. At nearly 90 years old, he balances his religious duties with a vibrant lifestyle, living in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. He frequently travels from Heathrow to Germany for midweek services and enjoys weekends filled with leisure trips. Annual highlights include attending the Royal Ascot horse races and participating in a fasting retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Financial challenges occasionally complicate his jet-set life.
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Why Watch
- Meet Rabbi William Wolff, a unique rabbi in Germany.
- Follow his travels between England and Germany.
- See his experiences at the Royal Ascot horse races.
Did You Know
- Rabbi Wolff is nearly 90 years old as of 2016.
- He oversees Jewish communities in Schwerin and Rostock.
- Rabbi Wolff travels frequently from Heathrow to Germany for services.
- He attends the Royal Ascot horse races each year.
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Who is Rabbi William Wolff?
Rabbi William Wolff is the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, overseeing Jewish communities in Schwerin and Rostock.
What is Rabbi Wolff's lifestyle like?
Rabbi Wolff lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames and frequently flies from Heathrow to Germany for midweek services.
What events does Rabbi Wolff participate in annually?
Rabbi Wolff attends the Royal Ascot horse races and participates in a fasting retreat in Bad Pyrmont each year.
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