Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margolios

1762 CE–1828 CE · Acharonim · Prague

Prolific Galician rabbi and author, born and active in Brody. Known for his exceptional memory and broad scholarship. His Beis Ephraim is an important collection of responsa, while his Mateh Ephraim is a widely used guide to the laws of Elul and Tishrei. Sha'arei Ephraim covers the laws of Torah reading. He maintained an extensive correspondence with leading poskim of his era including the Chasam Sofer and Ezekiel Landau.

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Stop 1 of 81775–1782Studied

Satanov

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Studied under his uncle Rabbi Alexander Margolioth, rabbi of Satanov, in his youth before age 20.

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Works(3)

Beis Ephraim

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Mateh Ephraim

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Sha'arei Ephraim

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