Israel Meir Kagan
Rabbi and author of Mesilas Yesharim
Rabbi and author of Mesilas Yesharim
1933
93 years ago — 95 years old
Thinkers & Philosophers
Lithuania
Born in 1838 in Lithuania, this rabbi contributed significantly to Jewish thought and spirituality. He authored several influential works, with 'Mesilas Yesharim' becoming a key text in Jewish ethics and mussar movement. His teachings emphasized moral conduct and personal improvement. He served as a rabbi in several communities, including in Poland, and engaged deeply with the challenges of his time, advocating for religious observance and ethical living.
Authored 'Mesilas Yesharim'
Advanced the mussar movement in Judaism
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