Lainer, Yaʻaḳov ben Yosef Menaḥem
1817–1878 (age 61)
Biography
Yaʻaḳov ben Yosef Menaḥem Lainer served as Rebbe in Ratnyčia, guiding his flock with study, prayer, and wise counsel amid the challenges of 19th-century life.
His leadership upheld the rhythms of the community and educated future teachers, and Ratnyčia remembers him as a spiritual anchor even after his passing.