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What was Moses Mendelssohn originally destined for?

Rabbinical career
Military service
Doctorate in Medicine
Farming

Answer

Moses Mendelssohn was originally destined for a rabbinical career. He studied Talmud and philosophy at the yeshiva in Dessau, and was expected to become a rabbi. However, he developed an interest in Enlightenment philosophy, and his views became increasingly liberal. He became a successful writer and philosopher, and his work helped to bridge the gap between Jewish and Christian culture in Europe.