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3 unusual facts about Zelig Reuven Bengis


Zelig Reuven Bengis

After having spent 19 years as Rav of Boćki (Bodki), in 1911 he became the Rav of Kalvarija, Lithuania.

While learning at Valozhyn, his reputation quickly grew and he was known as an extremely sharp student and a diligent learner.

In 1892 he was appointed Rabbi of Boćki (Bodki), Poland, succeeding Rabbi Malkiel Tzvi Tenenbaum who took the position of Rabbi of Lomza.



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