“Picture of our esteemed leader and rabbi, the famous righteous genius throughout the entire Diaspora… Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel Reich of Budapest”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel Reich (1838-1929, Otzar HaRabbanim 10321), disciple of the Ktav Sofer, among the greatest rabbis of Hungary and among the leaders of Orthodox Jewry. Began serving in the rabbinate in 1859. From 1890 was Av Beit Din of Budapest. Also served as representative in the Senate of the Austro-Hungarian kingdom and as adviser to King Franz Joseph.
Printed picture, 35 cm. Good-fair condition, mildew stains.