Herman van Staveren From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dutch-born New Zealand rabbi and philanthropist Herman van Staveren (26 January 1849 – 24 January 1930) was a notable Dutch-born New Zealand rabbi and philanthropist. He was born in Bolsward, Netherlands, in 1849.[1] ↑ Isaacs, Nigel. "Herman van Staveren". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017. Authority control databases InternationalVIAFNationalIsrael This biographical article about a Dutch rabbi is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte This biographical article about a New Zealand religious figure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles