Piltene

Born in approximately 5508 (1748).

Known by the name R. Eli Klikuler, after the town of Klikol where he served as rabbi for most of his days.

For a short time (approximately half a year) he served here as rabbi, and here he passed away on holy Shabbat, the second day of Rosh Chodesh Marcheshvan 5575 (15 October 1814).

He was greatly beloved by the Vilna Gaon.

Di Geshikhte fun di Yidn in Letland, pp. 178 ff., with a detailed biography there.

Latvia and Rabbis