Akiva Sofer
1878–1959 (age 81)
Biography
Rabbi Akiva Sofer (1878–1959) shepherded his congregation through changing times, offering wisdom rooted in tradition while listening for new questions. His sermons and counsel were shaped by scholarship and a deep concern for everyday concerns.
He left behind a generation of students who remember him for his clarity and compassion, and his resting place on Har HaMenuchot remains a quiet landmark for gratitude.