18-19th century preeminent Torah scholar and author. Born in Brody, he served as rabbi of Uhniv for a short time, but after becoming wealthy in business he gave up the position and devoted his time to Torah study and correspondence. Among his works are: "Bet Efrayim" - commentary on Shulchan Arukh, Yoreh De'ah; Responsa Bet Efrayim, "Yad Efrayim" commentary on Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim, "Sha'arei Efrayim" on the laws pertaining to the reading of the Torah in the synagogue; "Shem Efrayim" commentary on the Torah; "Tiv Gittin" on the proper spelling of names in divorce documents; and "Mateh Efrayim" on the laws to be observed from the beginning of the month of Elul until after Sukkot, as well as the regulations regarding the Kaddish of orphans.
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