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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.

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

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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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