Ksav Sofer

1815 CE–1871 CE · Acharonim · Pressburg (Bratislava)

Son and successor of the Chatam Sofer as head of the Pressburg Yeshiva, the most influential yeshiva of the 19th century. His extensive and widely cited responsa were published as 'She'elot u'Teshuvot Ktav Sofer,' continuing his father's influential halachic and ideological legacy.

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Stop 1 of 11839–1871Died

Pressburg (Bratislava)פרשבורגSlovakia/Hungary

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Died on December 31, 1871 at age 56; mantle passed to son Rabbi Simcha Bunim Sofer (Shevet Sofer).

About Pressburg (Bratislava)

Where the Chatam Sofer led the major Hungarian yeshiva (1806-1839) and defined the Hungarian-Charedi anti-Reform position.

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