60 years since the ordination of Father Jacques Fontaine OP


Father Jacques Fontaine OP is one of the founding fathers of Saint Isaiah House, where the Jerusalem kehilla gathered for many years.

He was an early contributor to the life of the Hebrew speaking community in addition to his creative work in establishing what became known as the BST (Bible sur le terrain). Father Jacques was ordained a priest on July 18 sixty years ago. We wish Father Jacques, now in his 86th year, a hearty mazaltov on this happy occasion. To read an interview with Father Jacques in French: Read

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