Joseph Unger
1828–1913 (age 85)
Biography
Joseph Unger, born in 1828, spent his life as a judge whose scholarly insight and sense of fairness helped shape the legal principles of his day. He was both a careful interpreter of the law and a mentor to younger jurists navigating complex questions of justice.
His legal mind and gentle leadership continue to be honored at the Old Jewish Cemetery, where readers of his work take a quiet moment to remember his calm dedication to the rule of law.