Aharon Lichtenstein
Rabbi and author in Jewish scholarship
Born
Died
2015
10 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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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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