Yitzchok Scheiner
American-Israeli rabbi and educator
Born
November 5th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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Born in 1922, an American-Israeli rabbi and educator, played a significant role in Jewish education and community leadership. Established a prominent yeshiva in Israel, fostering Jewish learning and scholarship. Contributed to religious discourse through teachings and publications. Guided countless students in traditional Jewish texts.
Founded a prominent yeshiva in Israel
Authored multiple works on Jewish law
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