Piltene

Born in 5550 (1790) in Gavra (Gavre), where his father served as rabbi.

At age 18 he was accepted as rabbi in the city of Tavrig (Tauragė) as a substitute for his teacher, then was accepted as rabbi in Žydikai, and finally served here as rabbi.

He passed away on 28 Shevat 5610 (10 February 1850).

Di Geshikhte, pp. 182–3.

Latvia and Rabbis