Today, on the 13th of Tishrei, is the Yahrtzeit of Akiva Eiger (1761-1837).
Leader of European Jewry in the early 19th century.
Mechaber of Gilyon Hashas, Tosfos R’Akiva Eigar, Shaalos uteshuvos R’Akiva Eigar etc.
Yahrtzeit of the day
Remembering Rabbi Akiva Eiger on His Yahrtzeit
