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Born approximately in 5598 (1838) in the Vilna region; his father was rabbi of Mikhailishok, district of Vilna. Son-in-law of his uncle (his father's brother) R. Aharon Shaul Zeleg Meirov, rabbi of Dvinsk.

He served as rabbi in Magash Chadash (Plan Chadash) and founded there a Talmud Torah and a yeshiva. When his father-in-law fell ill, he filled the rabbinical position and was appointed rabbi and head of the judges until the end of his days.

He passed away in Dvinsk in 5658 (1898).

Torah words from him were printed at the end of the responsa Teshuvot LaShoel of his father-in-law.

An approbation from him in the book Tachnit HaNefesh (Warsaw 5660).

Teshuvot LaShoel, in a few words from the one who brought it to press. Nachalat Avot, p. 20.

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