Aharon Lichtenstein

Rabbi and author in Jewish scholarship

Aharon Lichtenstein - Rabbi and author in Jewish scholarship
Born

May 24th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Israel

Links & References

Born in France and later moving to Israel, played a significant role in Jewish education and scholarship. Served as a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Gush Etzion, a prominent institution of Torah learning. Authored various works on Jewish law and philosophy, contributing to contemporary Jewish thought. His teachings influenced many students and scholars.

Served as Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion

Authored influential works on Jewish law and philosophy

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