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Adar - Famous Rabbis YarzheitsAdar Yarzheits1 Adar Rabbi Avrohom Even Ezra (1089-1164). He was born in Tudela during the height ofSpain’s Golden Age. There, he established a close friendship with Reb YehudahHalevi. Three of his uncles were ministers in the royal palace. He moved to Toledo,during the benevolent rule of King Alfonso VI. After the King died, however, theanti-semitic masses began to harass the Jews, so he headed south to Muslim Spain –to Granada, Cordova, and Lucena. In 1148, the barbaric Almohades overranMorocco and continued into Spain. He was forced to flee to Rome, Provence, andRhodes (where he befriended Rabbeinu Tam and other grandsons of Rashi, as wellas the Rosh). He traveled to Egypt and learned with the Rambam. He wrote acommentary on the Torah and Navi, based in large part on Hebrew grammar. Healso wrote dozens of books on astronomy, astrology, and mathematics. See Special,Rare and out-of-print Seforim including many of Even Ezra's seforim ( items # 84, #101, # 154 thru' # 166 ).1 Adar Reb Shabsai HaKohen Katz, (Shach) author of Sifsei Kohen (1622-1663),recognized as one of the most basic and authoritative commentaries on the ShulchanAruch. Born in Vilna. He learned in Tyktizin, Cracow and Lublin. He married agreat grand-daughter of the Rema. In 1648 the communities of Russian Poland weredevastated by Chmielnicki, and Reb Shabsai haKohen was among the sufferers. Heauthored selichos in tragic memory of the events. He was nifter at the age of 41 inHolleschau, Germany, having completed his commentary to 2 of the 4 sections ofthe Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah (at age 24) and Choshen Mishpat. Among hisother works are Sefer Ha’Aruch on the Tur, Poel Tzedek on the 613 mitzvos, andGevuros Anashim, on cases in which a wife can legally compel her husband to giveher a get (divorce). (1622-1663).Reb Baruch Rosenberg, Rosh Yeshiva of Keneses Yisroel, Slabodka in Bnai Brak(1924-2004). Born in Moholiev, Russia, to Reb Gershon Chanoch Rosenberg, whosefather – Reb Michel Yechiel Rosenberg – was one of Reb Chaim Brisker’schavrusos. In his teens, Reb Baruch attended Mir, where became close to Reb ChaimShmuelevitz and Reb Yechezkel Levenstein. During World War II, Reb Baruchwent to Vilna, and then to Shanghai with the yeshiva. In 1950, he continued hisstudies in Mir Yerushalayim. The year after his cahsuna, he accepted an invitation tobe magid shir at the Slabodka Yeshiva in Bnai Brak, where he stayed for 50 years.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (1 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits2 Adar Reb Yosef Dov Soloveichik, son of the Brisker Rov, Reb Velvel, (1903-1993). Sonof Reb Moshe Soloveitchik, and older brother of Reb Ahron Soloveichik. Greatgrandsonof Reb Yosef Ber Soloveitchik, the Beis HaLevy (1820- 1892), andnephew of the Brisker Rov, Reb Velvel. He was awarded a Ph.D. from theUniversity of Berlin, and then settled in Boston in the early 1930’s. He became RoshHaYeshiva of Yeshiva University, and gave weekly shiurim to senior students, whiledelivering philosophy lectures to graduate students.2 Adar Reb Yisrael Alter, the Beis Yisroel of Ger see www.famousrabbis.com/ Gerrerrebbe .For full history , (1894-1977). The son of Reb Avrohom Mordechai, the ImreiEmes, he celbrated a double Simcha on his Bar Mitzvah, as he became engaged tohis cousin, Chaya Sara. They married two years later. In 1940, the Imrei Emesescaped the Nazis and reached Eretz Yisroel, along with his sons, Reb Yisroel, RebSimcha Bunim, and Reb Pinchas Menachem. Tragically, Reb Yisroel’s wife,daughter, and son perished, a fact he didn’t learn until 1945. He remarried in 1948,but had no challenge from his second wife. After his father’s petira, Reb Yisroelassumed the mantle of leadership of Ger. For the next 29 years, he rebuilt Ger andwas a major force in the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Agudas Yisroel. After hispassing, Ger was led by his brother, Reb Simcha Bunim, until his petira in 1992.After that, his other brother, Reb Pinchas Menachem led Ger for four years. Sincethen, Ger has been led by Reb Yaakov Aryeh, the son of Reb Simcha Bunim.Reb Meir Paprish (1624-1662). Meir Paprish started to learn Kabbalah at the youngage of 13, as a student of Reb Yaakov Tzemach who studied under Reb ShmuelVital son of Reb Chaim Vital (main student of the Ari).2 Adar Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi, a talmid of the Maharit, Constantinople (1727-1802). Oneof the main students of the famed kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Sharabi - the RASHASH.In 1776 Rav Yom Tov Algazi was appointed as the head judge in the Jewish court ofJerusalem.Reb Binyomin Zev Lev (1777-1851) of Vadislav. His father was the author of theShemen Kokeach. He married Feigele, the daughter of Reb Yitzchok Eisik Elkish,Reb of Ushpitzin from the dynasty of the Rebbe Reb Heschel and the MogineiShlomo. He eventually became rov in Amshinov. He authored the Shaarei Torah.His son, Yirmiyohu, was author of Divrei Yirmiyohu.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (2 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis YarzheitsReb Moshe Schwab (1917-1979). Born in Frankfurt-am-Mein to Reb Yehuda(Leopold) and Hanna (nee Erlanger) Schwab, the younger brother of Reb Shimonand Reb Mordechai. He was sent to learn in Kaminetz under Reb Baruch BerLeibowitz and in Baronovich under Reb Elchonon Wasserman. In 1938, he movedto England and accepted a position at the Kollel in Gateshead. In 1942, he marriedRochel Baddiel, daughter of Reb Dovid Baddiel, one of the founding members of theGateshead kehilla. In 1946, he joined the Yeshiva and became very close to RabbiDessler.3 Adar Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe, author of Sefer HaLevushim (1535-1612). Studied underthe Maharshal and Rama in his youth . Married in 1553, escaped Prague in 1561during The expulsion by King Ferdinand, settling in Italy. Became Rabbi of Horodna(Grodno) In Lithuania in 1572, then Lublin. In 1598, when the Maharal left Posenfor Prague, R. Mordechai became rabbi of Posen until his death.3 Adar Rabbi Eliyahu Dovid Rabinowitz-Teumim, the Aderes (5603-. Born on Shavuos.The last part of his name, Te'omim denotes the fact that he was a "te'om," or twins.His mother, Chana, was a descendant of the Baal Halevushim and the ChachamTzvi. After his marriage, Reb Eliyahu Dovid moved to his wife's birthplace,Ponovezh. When he was 29, he was invited to serve as the rav of Ponovezh, aposition he held for 18 years. In 5650, he was asked to serve as rav of the city ofMir. After serving in Mir for eight years, he was asked to assume the position ofmara d'asra, or chief rabbi, of Yerushalayim, at the recommendation of Reb ChaimOzer Grodzinsky. There, he assisted the 80 year old Reb Shmuel Salant. RebEliyahu Dovid served as the rov of Yerushalayim for four years. see http://www.famousrabbis.com/aderes.htm3 Adar Rabbi Yaakov Goldvicht, founder in1952 and rosh yeshiva, Kerem B'Yavne died in1994 -57544 Adar Rav Achai bar Rav Huna of Rabanan Soverai ( see gemorra / shas )file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (3 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits4 Adar The body of R. Meir (MaHaRaM) of Rotenburg's was released for burial in 1307,fourteen years after his death in the fortress of Ensisheim. He was buried in the oldJewish cemetery of Worms. Next to him was buried R. Alexander SusskindWimpfen, who gave away his entire fortune to ransom the body . Both gravesmiraculously escaped Nazi ravaging of the cemetery (born in 1215) see http://www.famousrabbis.com/maharam.htm and photos of grave in Worms4 Adar Rabbi Mordechai Leib Mann, rosh yeshiva Beis Hillel in Bnei Brak4 Adar Reb Dovid of Ostroh, student of the Baal Shem Tov, 17504 Adar Reb Aryeh Leib Sarahs, student of the Mezeritcher Maggid, 17914 AdarPhoto of the Ohel of Reb Eliezer Gordon in Montagu Road Londonwhere thousands of people come and light candles, leave "Kvitlech" -"Prayer Requests"& pray inside the Tomb - "Ohel" of this Tzaddikfile:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (4 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis YarzheitsRabbi Eliezer Gordon, rosh yeshivas Telz ( buried Edmonton federation cemetaryLONDON in 1910 - ADAR I ) see http://www.famousrabbis.com/rebeliezer.htmforfull history, and photos of his Ohel -Tomb . Reb Leizer Gordon (1841-1910). Bornin Chernian, Lithuania, to Reb Avraham Shmuel Gordon, a talmid of Reb Chaim ofVolozhin. He learned at Reb Yisroel Salanter’s yeshiva in Kovon with Reb YitzchakBlazer, Reb Simcha Zissel Ziv, and Reb Naftali Amsterdam. He succeeded hisfather-in-law as rov of Kovno, but left after three months to become rov of Kelm,where he opened a yeshiva. Then he went to Slobodka and stayed for 6 months, thenhe went to Telshe, which had been started in 1877 by Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel andReb Eliezer Chavas. In 1897, he hired Reb Leib Chasman as mashgiach to fight offthe influences of haskala. Reb Leizer was nifter in London , UK , heartbroken as hewas on a fun-raising mission after a fire destroyed the yeshiva in Telshe, as the jewsin England did not recognise him or the importance of supporting Yeshivas andTorah learning, it was reported he did not even raise enough money to return toTelz!file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (5 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits5 Adar Reb Avraham Landau of Tchechenov (1875). Born in Prantzav, he married at 16 andhad 4 children. Lodz and Lublin fought for the honor of hiring Reb Avraham as theirRov, but he instead chose to lead the small rural community of Tchechenov. Onlyafter the Kotzker Rebbe and Reb Yitzchak Meir had passed away, then theirfollowers turned to Reb Avraham for blessings and advice, and he finally agreed tobecome rebbe.Rabbi Morechai Shlomo of Boyan (1891-1971), died in USA6 Adar Reb Naftali Amsterdam, disciple of Reb Yisroel Salanter6 Adar Reb Dovid Povarsky, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Ponovezh, (1902-1999). When hewas twelve years old, he learned with Reb Isser Zalman Meltzer in Slutzk.Afterward, he transferred to Poltova, where he became deeply attached to his ravmuvhak, Reb Yeruchom Levovitz, whom he followed to Kelm and Ponovezh. FromPonovezh, he transferred to Mir yeshiva and became very close to Reb ChaimShmuelevitz. One of his chavrusas in Shulchan Aruch was Reb Aharon Kotler. Awhile after his marriage, he transferred to the yeshiva in Baranowitz, where hestudied under Reb Elchonon Wassermann. Later on, Reb Yeruchom sent Reb Dovidto be a ram in Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin headed by Reb Meir Shapira of Lublin.Reb Dovid merited to form a special bond with Reb Chaim Ozer Grodzinsky.6 Adar Birthday of R. Menachem Mendel, son of the Lubavitcher Rebbe MaHaRaSh, 5627[1867].He was born in the year after the Tzemach Tzedek's passing, and named after him.Hagaon Rav Yechiel Michel Pines, zt"l (d.1931), an early Torah Zionist and leaderof the Chovevei Tzion movement.7 Adar Birthday of Moshe Rabbeinu, in 2368 [1393 BCE] and his Yarzheit in 2488 [1273BCE]7 Adar Reb Shlomoh Efraim,of Lunshitz, author of Klay Yakar, Rosh Yeshiva in Lemberg,Rov of Prague 1550-16197 Adar Reb Yitzchak Eizik Taub of Kalev, founder of Kalever Chassidic line in Hungary1821 (see Photos of Ohel of the Rebbe ).8 Adar Reb Gershon of Lotzk, student of the Baal Shem Tov, 1745file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (6 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits8 Adar Reb Getzel of Kaminka, student of the Mezeritcher Maggid, 17858 Adar Reb Shmuel Dovid Ungar of Neitra9 Adar Reb Yosef Yoel Halprin of Stepan, student of the Baal Shem Tov9 Adar Reb Shlomo Zalman of Volozhin, brother of Reb Chaim Volozhin (1756-1788)10 AdarReb Avrohom of Sockachov, son-in-law of Reb Menachem Mendel of Kotzk (1839-1910)10 AdarRav Alexander Moshe Lapidus see http://www.famousrabbis.com/lapidus.htm11 Adar Reb Mordechai Posner, brother of the Alter Rebbe, 5583 [1823]; Rov of Ursha11 Adar Rabbi Chayim Yosef David Azulai, (the ``ChiDA"), (1724-1806) see http://www.famousrabbis.com/chida.htm11 Adar Reb Avrohom Borenstein of Sochatchov, author of Avnei Nezer, Eglei Tal (1839-1910), son-in-law of the Kotzker Rebbe,a chasid of Reb Chanoch Henach ofAlexander.He was born in Bendin to Reb Ze’ev Nachum, author of the AgudasEizov, a descendent of the Rema and the Shacha, and the Rov of Elkush and Biala.In 1853, he married Sarah Tzina, one of the two daughters of the Kotzker Rebbe,with whom he learned almost daily for almost 7 years. After the petira of his fatherin-lawin 1859, Reb Avrohom accepted the Chidushei HaRim of Ger as his rebbe.After the petira of the Chidushei HaRim in 1866, he accepted Reb Chanoch HenichHaKohen of Alexander as his new reebbe. In 1883, he became Rov of Sochachov11 Adar Reb Yosef Rozin of Dvinsk, the Gaon of Rogotchov,"the Rogatchover " author ofTzofnas Paneach, 1936 see http://www.famousrabbis.com/roga.htm11 Adar Reb Avrohom Abu Chatzera ( tiberias ) 5683Reb Eliezer Lippman, father of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk and Reb Zusha ofAnnipoli.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (7 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits11 Adar Reb Gershon Ashkenazi, ADAR II Av beis din and Rov of Metz France , author ofAvodas Gershuni.12 Adar Rabbi Moshe Pardo, founder of Or Hachaim Seminary in Bnei Brak13 Adar Reb Yehuda Hachasid, author of Sefer Chassidim (1217)13 Adar Reb Shmuel Strashon of Vilna, the Rashash13 AdarReb Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986) . Born in Uzda (near Minsk), Belorussia, he waschosen rabbi of Ljuban in 1920, at the age of 25. He escaped the Stalinist regime in1936 and settled in New York as rosh yeshiva of Tiferes Yerushalayim14 Adar Reb Zeev Volf of Zhitomer, student of the Mezeritcher Maggid, author of OrHameir, 5560 [1800].Hagaon Rav Tzvi Yehudah Hakohen Kook, (1984). Rav Tzvi Yehudah was the RoshYeshivah of Hayeshivah Hamercazit Ha'olamit (Mercaz Harav) and the spiritualleader of Gush Emunim, the movement for settlement throughout the Biblical Landof Israel.Reb Moshe Deutsch, Stamford Hill, London 1997 - 5757 who was married to a nieceof the Shotzer Rebbe, Reb Shulem Moskowitz.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (8 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits15 Adar Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Kaindanover - The Author of ••• •• •••• .Native of Vilna; died at Frankfort-on-the-Main March 23, 1712; He was theson of Rabbi Aaron Samuel Kaindanover; pupil of Rabbi Yoseph benYudah Yeidel, Rov of Minsk and later of Dubno. Rabbi Yoseph's teachingexercised a considerable influence upon his pupil, especially in thecabalistic trend of his studies; whereas in the Halachah, Rabbi Kaindanoverfollowed more closely his father. In his native place Kaindanover, with hiswhole family, was thrown into prison on account of a base denunciation,and was forced to languish in chains for years until he was pardoned, hisson being retained in prison at Slutsk. Fearing another imprisonment, hedecided to settle in Frankfort-on-the-Main. In Frankfort he recovered fromthe trials through which he had passed and found leisure to engage inliterary pursuits. Besides publishing his father's works, which he in partaccompanied with notes (as in the case of "Birkas Shemuel"), he wrote abook on morals entitled "Kav ha-Yashar," being a combination of ethicsand asceticism. It has passed through numerous editions since its firstappearance at Frankfort in 1705. The book contains 102 chapters,corresponding to the numerical value of "Kav" the numerical value of hisfirst name Tzvi ••• . "Ha-Yashar" •••• is an anagram of the author's nameHirsch .Please see our new website http://www.yarzheit.com/heavensregister/kavhayosher.htm where we shall be uploading the whole sefer to the internet with Audio Shiur.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (9 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits16 Adar Reb Eliezer Menachem Mendel Biderman, Lelever Rebbe16 Adar Reb Pinchos Menachem Alter, Gerrer Rebbe , Jerusalem 1996. The fifth son of RebAvraham Mordechai Alter (the Imrei Emes), Reb Pinchas was born in the resorttown of Palinitz, Poland. His father was 60 years old at the time. In 1946, he marriedhis cousin, and two years later, his father passed away. Three of the Imrei Emes’sons became Rebbe of Ger: Reb Yisroel (the Beis Yisroel, nifter 1977), Reb SimchaBunim (the Lev Simcha, nifter 1992), and Reb Pinchas Menachem (the PneiMenachem). However, Reb Pinchas Menachem was Rosh Yeshiva of Sefas Emes ofGer in Yerushalayim from the time he was 30, and was head of Agudas Yisroel afterthe petira of Reb Yitzchak Meir Levine.17 Adar Reb Shimon Sofer, av beis din of Cracow (1883)17 Adar Reb Yitzchak of Boyan, head of Boyaner Chasidim, author of Pachad Yitzchak(1849-1917).17 Adar Reb Yisrael Ze'ev Mintzberg of Yerushalayim (1962)18 Adar Reb Alexander Ziskind, author of Yesod V'shoresh Ha'avoda, Horodna, Lithuania(1794)18 Adar Reb Yechezkel Levenstein, mashgiach of Ponevezh (1974) see http://www.famousrabbis.com/levenstein.htm18 Adar Reb Chanoch Henich of Alexandria (1870).18 Adar18 AdarReb Nachum Mordechai of Tchortkov (1946)Reb Moshe Landynski see www.famousrabbis.com/Reb Moshe19 Adar Reb Meir Yechiel of Ostrowiec (1928)Reb Yaakov Chaim Jofen, rosh yeshivas Beis Yosef and the son of Reb AvrohomJofen, the son-in-law of the Alter of Novhardok. Following his bar mitzvah hestudied at Baranovich for one year under Reb Dovid Rapaport, and then for a yearunder Reb Elchonon Wasserman. During these two years he lived with his uncle, themashgiach, Reb Yisroel Yaakov Lubchansky. Later he returned to Bialystok to studyunder his father at Yeshivas Beis Yosef. In 1941, he arrived in the U.S. with hisfather and other gedolei Torah who managed to secure exit visas from Russia. Theywent on to found the Torah world for this period in the U.S. In 1941 he was alreadygiving shiurim at Yeshivas Beis Yosef, and continued to do so for the next sixtyfile:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (10 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheitsyears without interruption (1917-2003)19 Adar Reb Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, av beis din and Rov of Yerushalayim (1848-1932)19 Adar Reb Shmuel Engel (1853-1935). Born in Tarno, Galicia. Rov of Radomishla from1888. Authored Sheilos Uteshuvas Maharash .20 Adar Maharam Shiff (1633)Harav HaGaon, Moreinu Virabeinu Mi Kasho Rebbe Raphael ben Shmuel.He was Rov in Kasho in Williamsburg, and later established a villageKasho in Westchester, was a Talmid Muvhak from Rabbi Shaul Brach Rovof Kasho in Hungary.20 Adar Reb Yoel Sirkes of Cracow, (the Bach), author of Bayis Chadash on the Tur. Fatherin-lawof the Taz. Appointed Chief Rabbi of Cracow in 1619. (1561-1641). In hisyouth, he studied under Reb Shlomo Leibush of Lublin and Reb Meshulam Feivushin Brisk. He had several rabbinic appointments throughout Poland, lastly as ChiefRabbi of Cracow in 1619. He was the teacher and father-in-law of Reb DovidHaLevy, the Taz.20 Adar Reb Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, rosh yeshiva of Kol Torah, renowned posek (1900-1995), born on 23 Tammuz. His father was Reb Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach,author of Chacham Lev and rosh yeshiva of Shaar Hashamayim. His brother-in-law,Reb Shalom Schwadron. Reb Shlomo Zalman married Chaya Rivka Ruchamkin onerev Purim 5690. In 5709, he left Etz Chaim to succeed Reb Yechiel Schlesinger asRosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah Yeshiva in the Rechavia section of Yerushalayim. seehttp://www.famousrabbis.com/shlomozalman.htmfile:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (11 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits21 Adar Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk, author of Noam Elimelech, (1717-1787). Learned underMaggid Mezritch. Among his students: Reb Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta,Chozeh Of Lublin, Maggid of Koznitz, Reb Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. Belowis photo of the grave tomb of the Noam Elimelech in Lizhensk, Poland21 Adar Reb Yitzchak Elchonon Spector, rov of Kovno (1817-1896), lived in Kovno 1866-1896. see http://www.famousrabbis.com/spector.htm21 Adar21 AdarReb Yechiel Michel Epstein, author of Aruch Hashulchan, Rov of Novardok (1829-1908)Reb Itzele Ponevezher see www.famousrabbis.com/ PonevezheThe Tschuber Rov, Craven Walk, Stamford Hill, London Adar 1 ( 1989 )22 Adar Reb Eliyahu of Izmir, author of Shevet Mussar.22 Adar Reb Avraham Duber Kahana-Shapiro of Kovno22 Adar Reb Yeshaya Shimonowitz, rosh Yeshivas Rav Yaakov Yosef, U.S.A.file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (12 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits22 Adar Reb Yitzchak Meir Alter of Ger (Chidushei Harim) (1799-1866) . Below is photo ofplaque for his grave in PolandReb Arun Runder Stamford Hill London Adar 1 (1989)23 Adar Reb Rafael Shapiro, rosh yeshivas Volozhin, Toras Rafael (1899)23 Adar Reb Chaim Cheikel of Amdur (1787)23 Adar Reb Yitzcak Yaakov of Biala (Divrei Bina) (1905)23 Adar Reb Yehuda Moshe of Alexandria (Emunas Moshe) (1973)24 Adar Reb Chaim Algazi of Kushta, author of Nesivos Hamishpot24 Adar Reb Eliyahu HaCohen, author of Shevet Hamussar.25 Adar Reb Gershon Kitover, brother-in-law of the Besht (1761)file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (13 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits26 AdarRabbi Eli (Eliyahu) Chaim Carlebach (Rabbi Citron's father-in-law, twin brother ofsinger Shlomo Carlebach and person for whom Aaron Gross's son is named, 198926 AdarThe Shoel Umeishiv -- R' Yosef Shaul Natansohn Known as the Shoel Umeishiv,after his sefer of that name, R' Yosef Shaul Natansohn was truly the shoel umeishiv ofall European Jewry of his generation.see http://www.famousrabbis.com/natan.htm27 Adar Tzedkiah, last king of Yehudah, died in captivity, in Bavel, 3364 [396 BCE].27 Adar Reb Shlomo Elyashiv, author of Leshem Shvo Y'achlama27 Adar Reb Moshe Neuschloss, av beis din of New Squarer27 Adar Reb Yisroel Bergstein, born in the Lithuanian city of Suvalk in 5672, studied inGrodno under Reb Shimon Shkop and Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz from age 11, then atage 14, under Reb Avrohom Grodzinsky and the Alter of Slabodka at Chevron.Taught at Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore and founded a yeshiva in White Plains. Nifterin 1998.28 Adar Reb Shmuel Halevi Klein of Boskowitz, author of Machtzis Hashekel28 Adar Reb Moshe Chevroni, rosh yeshiva of Chevron28 Adar Reb Shlomo HaKohen of Radomsk, Chassidic leader, author of Tiferes Shlomo, 186628 Adar Reb Mordechai of Slonim (1837-1916)28 Adar Reb Yekusiel Zalman, son-in-law of the Mitteler Rebbe, 1867 (Reb Levi Yitzchak ofBerdichev's grandson)file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (14 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis Yarzheits29 AdarReb Yaakov Kaminetsky, rosh yeshiva of Torah Vedas, author of Emes L'Yaakov(1891-1986) see http://www.famousrabbis.com/kamenetsky.htm , (1891-1986). Bornon 21 Adar, in Dolhinov, he left for Minsk at the age of 11. Among his friends therewere the future Reb Grozovsky and the young Aaron Kotler. Shortly after Pesach in1905, Reb Yaakov and Reb Aaron traveled to Slobodke to learn under thesupervision of the Alter of Slobodke. Reb Yaakov also learned in Slutzk. DuringWorld War I he took refuge in Lomza in the yeshiva of Reb Yechiel Michel Gordon.On 22 Sivan, 1919, he married the Rebbetzin Ita Ettel. On 11 Av 1937, he left forAmerica. In 1945, he accepted the request of Reb Shraga Feivel Mendelovitz that hetake up the position of rosh yeshiva in Mesivta Torah Vodaas, a position he kept forthe rest of his life. His chidushim were printed in his seforim Emes LeYaakov, onTorah and on Shas. As he requested, he was buried in Brooklyn, since he pointed outthat most of his family live in America and would not always be able to travel to hiskever in Eretz Yisroel. From this, his last request we learn yet another chapter of hisfeelings for others.Dr. Joseph Kaminetsky (1911-1999). Born in Brooklyn, he attended Yeshiva RabbiChaim Berlin, and later Talmudical Academy High School on East Broadway. Afterhigh school, he became a member of the very first class of Yeshiva College, fromwhich he graduated magna cum laude in 1932. He later earned his doctorate ineducation from Teachers College at Columbia University. When he began his tenureat Torah Umesorah, the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, in 1946, he set ashis goal that every town and city with a Jewish population of at least 5,000 have aJewish day school. In those days, there was only a handful of yeshivos and dayschools; there are now 600 such schools with 170,000 students all over the UnitedStates. In 1980, he retired and moved to Yerushalayim, to devote himself to full-timelearning.29 Adar Reb Shlomo of Radomsk, author of Tiferes Shlomofile:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (15 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19

Adar - Famous Rabbis YarzheitsFamous Rabbis YarzheitsWe have listed them in date order according to the Jewish months ( Month of Nissan usuallystarts end of March / beginning April, you can check exactly the english date from www.hebcal.com/converter ) Please click on any of the jewish months below to see the "yarzheit's" offamous rabbis .Nissan Iyar Sivan Tammuz Av Elul Tishrei Cheshvan Kislev Teves Shevat Adarfile:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Jonny/Desktop/Adar%20-%20Famous%20Rabbis%20Yarzheits.htm (16 of 16)07/01/2007 19:58:19