Ludza / Lucin

A native of Žemaitija.

He served as rabbi and Maggid Mesharim here from 5546 until his passing in 5566 (1786–1806).

Author of the books: Chamisha Chalkei Avanim (commentary on Song of Songs under the title Avnei Kodesh, and on Ruth under the title Even Pinah, Shklov 5554); Zevad Tov on the structure of Ezekiel's Temple (Shklov 5554); Sfat HaYam on the Passover Haggadah (Shklov 5554).

He writes on the title pages of his books: “sitting in judgment in the holy congregation of Lucin and the county [district] in the province of Livland.”

An approbation from him was printed in Derekh HaMelekh (Shklov 5558).

Yahadut Latviya, p. 287. Introduction to the book Yad Yisrael (by R. Yisrael Zeligman). Yachas Avot, letter 51.

Latvia and Rabbis