Riga / Government-Appointed Rabbis

Born on 20 Elul 5597 (20 September 1837) in Mitau.

In 5631 he was elected as rabbi and preacher in the Prussian state. In 5637 he was elected as rabbi in Riga and served there until 5655 (1877–1895), when he was accepted as rabbi and preacher in the city of Tilsit in Germany.

He passed away there on 28 Adar I 5673 (7 March 1913).

Ohalei Shem, p. 535 (where it states he served in Riga for about twenty years, until 5657; but in the newspaper below, it describes in detail his departure on 12 Tevet 5655). Newspaper HaMelitz, 6 Shevat 5655. Announcement of his passing — there, 8 Adar II 5673. Sefer Zikaron leSoferim, p. 81.

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