In 1899 he became principal of Italy’s only rabbinical seminary, the Collegio Rabbinico Italiano when it transferred from Rome to Florence. Margulies was a powerful spiritual force in Italy and trained many of its religious leaders. He founded and edited Rivista Israelitica, the learned journal published by the Seminary.
In 1899 he became principal of Italy’s sole rabbinical academy, the Collegio Rabbinico Italiano when it relocated from Rome to Florence. Margulies was a dominant spiritual influence in Italy and trained many of its religious leaders. He founded and edited Rivista Israelitica, the scholarly journal published by the Academy.