Paul Zavel (Sawel)- rabbi

Zavel Paul was born on 29 May 1910 in Rosenov (Zilupe). He graduated from the Riga Secondary School Tora ve-Derekh Eretz and a one-year teacher training course. In 1931, he completed a law degree at Prague University. He was ordained as a rabbi by Rabbi I. Gavartin of Krustpils, Rabbi G. Emin of Vilani, and Rabbi A. Z. Paul of Jaunjelgava. From 1 June 1939, he served as assistant rabbi in Jaunjelgava.