Marshak Family History

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew expression Morenu Harav Rabbi Shmuel Koidanover ‘our teacher Rabbi Samuel Koidanover’.

The name refers to a prominent figure, a talmudic scholar and preacher from eastern Europe.

He lived during the 17th century, a time when scholarship and religious leadership were vital in Jewish communities.

The legacy of Rabbi Koidanover has influenced many, and his teachings continue to resonate in Jewish thought.

This surname serves as a reminder of the cultural and historical significance of the Jewish scholarly tradition.