Zilupe / Rosinowsk

Born in 5635 (1875) in Shklov. He studied at the Radin yeshiva, was among those close to the Chofetz Chaim, and was greatly influenced by him.

Son-in-law of R. Eliezer Don Yechiya, rabbi of Ludza (Lucin).

He served in the rabbinate in the town of Malta, and afterward served as rabbi of Zilupe from 5681 (1921).

He perished in the Holocaust together with the members of his community.

Yahadut Latviya, p. 399. Latvia: Batei Knesset VeRabbanim, p. 235. Pinkas HaKehillot, p. 129.

Latvia and Rabbis