Moses Mendelssohn

Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786) was a German-Jewish philosopher and thinker who played a key role in the Jewish Enlightenment, advocating for religious tolerance, education, and integration within European society. He believed Jews should engage with contemporary philosophy and culture while maintaining their religious identity. Mendelssohn promoted the idea that reason and faith could coexist, fostering mutual understanding between Jews and the broader Christian society. His work helped modernize Jewish thought and encouraged dialogue between different faiths and cultures during the Age of Enlightenment.