Rabbi Moshe Schick

Hebrew name: מהר"ם שיק

Years: 1807–1879

Primary city: Khust

Biography

Rabbi Moshe Schick, a leading talmid of Rabbi Moshe Sofer, was a prominent rabbi in 19th-century Hungary. Serving as the rabbi of Chust, he was a key leader of Orthodox Judaism in its struggle against the Neolog movement. His voluminous responsa, Shu"t Maharam Schick, are a major source for halachic rulings.

Works

  • Shu"t Maharam Schick
  • Chiddushei Maharam Schick

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