David Luria

David Luria (1798–1855) was a rabbi, commentator, and linguist, one of the greatest Torah scholars in his generation.

His family was descended from Solomon Luria (Maharshal), which claimed descent from Rashi and thence to King David.

Letters from him, and passages in his commentary to Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer, were forged indicating a supposed call to rebellion against the Russian Empire.

[1] He was considered one of the leaders of Eastern European Jewry in the era following the Vilna Gaon, and had extensive involvement in public affairs.

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