Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan

Chafetz Chaim

Hilula date

24 Elul

Next hilula: September 6, 2026

documented

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1839–1933) is known by his book on the laws of proper speech, the Chafetz Chaim. His Mishnah Berurah is among the most studied works of practical law. He lived in Radin, Poland (today Belarus).

Resting place

Radzin

Works

Hafetz Haïm
Michna Beroura

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yisrael_Meir_Kagan
https://www.sefaria.org/topics/israel-meir-kagan

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