R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabinowitz son of R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spector
Jelgava / Mitau / Mitava / Litave
Born in 56081) (1848) in the city of Nesvizh, to his father, the city's rabbi (and afterward rabbi of Kovna).
He was accepted here as rabbi in 5642 and served until 5649 (1882–1889), when he was accepted as Maggid Mesharim and rabbinic decisor in Vilna.
After his father's passing in 5656 he was accepted in his place as rabbi of Kovna.
He passed away on 3 Shevat 5670 (13 January 1910), and his resting place is in Kovna, beside his father.
Torah novellae from him were printed in his father's books.
His biography was printed in several places.
His letters about and regarding the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Maharshab) were printed in the Igrot Kodesh of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Maharshab).2) They are also co-signed in a “public proclamation” from the month of Marcheshvan 5668 on a regulation concerning ritual slaughter.3)
Di Geshikhte, p. 140. Tzvi Yisrael (Vilna 5670). Chakhmei Lita, p. 98. BeMecheitzatam shel Gedolei HaDor, pp. 172 ff. Quarterly Talpiot, Nisan 5707, pp. 81 ff.
Here rests \
the Gaon \
R. Tzvi, of blessed memory, \
Rabinowitz, \
son of the Gaon R. Yitzchak Elchanan, of blessed memory, \
who sat on the rabbinical throne \
of his father the G[aon] for fourteen years. \
He ascended on high \
3 Shevat, year 5670. May his soul be bound in the bond of life. \
Sixty-three years of his life.
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