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Moritz Duschak

1815 – 1890

Born:1815-11-14|died:1890-07-21|; Duschak, M. (Moritz), 1815-1890; Duschak, M. (Moritz), rabbi, 1815-1890; דושק, מרדכי, 1815-1890; Duschak, M.

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Lived 1815 – 1890 (aged 74). Moritz Duschak was an Austrian rabbi, preacher and writer.

Moritz Mordechai Duschak (; 14 November 1815 – 21 July 1890) was an Austrian rabbi and author.

Biography Moritz Duschak was born in Triesch, Moravia, on 14 November 1815. At the age of thirteen he went to Trebitsch, where he studied under Joachim Pollak. He was later a pupil in Talmud of Moses Sofer of Presburg, and studied at the University of Prague.

Duschak was for a long time rabbi in the Moravian towns of Aussee and Gaya. In 1877 he became preacher in Cracow and teacher of religion at the gymnasium of that city. After several years' service he left Cracow and settled in Vienna, where he spent his last days in neglect.

Publications

On Josephus and tradition.

Commentary on the Mishnah, treatise Mo'ed. Against the blood libel.

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Charles University
Also known as
Moritz Mordechai Duschak

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Who was Moritz Duschak?

born:1815-11-14|died:1890-07-21|; Duschak, M. (Moritz), 1815-1890; Duschak, M. (Moritz), rabbi, 1815-1890; דושק, מרדכי, 1815-1890; Duschak, M.

When was Moritz Duschak born?

Moritz Duschak was born on 14 November 1815 in Třešť.

When did Moritz Duschak die?

Moritz Duschak died on 21 July 1890 in Vienna.

What was Moritz Duschak's occupation?

Moritz Duschak was a rabbi, preacher and writer.

What nationality was Moritz Duschak?

Moritz Duschak was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Moritz Duschak

· Wikidata: Q59527427

· DBpedia: Moritz Duschak

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