Morais, Sabato (1823–1897)

Italian-born rabbi. An abolitionist, he later concerned himself with raising funds for the Russian Jews who settled in the USA. In opposition to the rising tide of Reform Judiasm, he helped found the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York in 1886, where he taught until his death.

Born in Leghorn (now Livorno), Italy, Morais moved to the USA in 1851 and became rabbi of the Mikveh Israel Congregation of Philadelphia, where he served until his death.