Rema was of a humble and friendly disposition. This humility is particularly noticeable in his controversy with his older relative R. Solomon Luria. The dispute arose originally in connection with the question of the defective lung of an animal, but developed into discussions on philosophical topics, Kabbalah, and grammar. Through it was revealed Rema's self-confidence, for he held to his opinion where he was convinced he was in the right, admitted to any error, and replied with courtesy and humility. Isserles was also a scribe and wrote a Sefer Torah in accordance with the rules contained in an old manuscript which R. Joseph Caro bought for him in Erez Israel and sent to Cracow. Rema died in Cracow and was buried next to his synagogue. Until World War II thousands of Jews from every part of Poland made a pilgrimage to his grave every year on Lag ba-Omer, the anniversary of his death.