Yaakov Perlow (1931 – April 7, 2020) was an American Hasidic rabbi and rosh yeshiva, and Rebbe of the Novominsker Hasidic dynasty. From 1998 until his death, he was president of Agudath Israel of America, a Haredi advocacy organization. He was also a member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah (Council of Torah Sages) of Agudath Israel of America. He was one of the most respected leaders of the American Orthodox community.
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1931 Brooklyn, New York
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7 April 2020 (aged 88) Brooklyn, New York
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