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He served as rabbi here from 5609 until his passing on 28 Shevat 5638 (1849 — 1 February 1878).

He was energetic and did much for the development of public life and the spread of Hasidism in the Griva community.

He is also signed in the registration books of the community of Ilukste in the years 1860 and 1864–1865.

Toldot Yeshivat HaYehudim BeCourland, p. 69 (and omitted from Di Geshikhte, p. 97). Mentioned in the introduction to the responsa Zekher Yehuda (Ohalei Shem Institute, 5751), note 22.

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