About Pinchas of Koretz
Lived 1726 – 1790 (aged 63–64). Pinchas of Koretz was a Polish rabbi.
Pinchas Shapiro of Koretz (;
He had 4 children. Meir Shapiro was a 5th generation descendant of Shapiro.
Originally of Lithuanian background, Shapiro's family was against Hasidic Judaism; when they moved to the town of Wohlin, his father became a student of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the hasidic movement. Shapiro also followed the Baal Shem Tov, and became one of his important disciples.
Shapiro's students included the grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, Boruch of Medzhybizh.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pinchas of Koretz?
Polish rabbi
When was Pinchas of Koretz born?
Pinchas of Koretz was born in 1726 in Shklov.
When did Pinchas of Koretz die?
Pinchas of Koretz died in 1790 in Shepetivka.
What was Pinchas of Koretz's occupation?
Pinchas of Koretz was a rabbi.
What nationality was Pinchas of Koretz?
Pinchas of Koretz was Polish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Pinchas of Koretz
· DBpedia: Pinchas Shapiro of Koretz
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pinchas of Koretz. https://biography.guide/pinchas-of-koretz/
MLA: "Pinchas of Koretz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pinchas-of-koretz/.
Chicago: "Pinchas of Koretz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pinchas-of-koretz/.
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