The Bauska Jewish community existed in Bauska from the late 18th century until September 1941. During 19th century it was one of the main ethnic communities of the town and participated in its growth
Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook, known as HaRav Kook, and also known by the Hebrew-language acronym Hara'ayah, was an Orthodox rabbi, and the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine. He
Abraham Isaac Kook in 1924
Proclamation by 80 rabbis in support of Kook after the printing of Kol Ha-Shofar in 1921