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20 Cheshvan: 1st
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of R'Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020). Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991-2013. Prolific thinker, writer, speaker and global leader. Author of over 30 life enriching books. Tragically niftar at the age of 72.
18 Nisan: R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS-Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America. Prolific author, thinker & teacher. Known to many as "The Rav".
24 Elul: R'Yisrael Meir Kagan HaKohen of Radin, the Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933). One of the most influential Tzadikim of modern times. Author of over 20 Sefarim including the groundbreaking Shemiras HaLashon & Chofetz Chaim on Lashon Hara and the Mishna Berura on Shulchan Aruch.
24 Elul: R'Yisrael Meir Kagan HaKohen of Radin, the Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933). One of the most influential Tadikim of modern times. Author of over 20 Sefarim including the groundbreaking Shemiras HaLashon & Chofetz Chaim on Lashon Hara and the Mishna Berura on Shulchan Aruch.
18 Elul: "Chai Elul" is the birthday of both R'Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov (in 1698) as well as the Ba'al HaTanya, R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe (in 1745).
13 Adar: R'Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986). Rosh Yeshiva of Tiferes Yerushalayim & one of the great Poskim & leaders of our time. Known for his special humility and care for every human being. Author - Igros Moshe, Darash Moshe, Dibros Moshe etc.
3 Tamuz: R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe (1902-94). Succeeded his father in law R'Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson as the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe. Prolific author & one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
20 Cheshvan: 2nd
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of R'Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020). Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991-2013. Prolific thinker, writer, speaker and global leader. Author of over 30 life enriching books. Tragically niftar at the age of 72.
26 Iyar: R'Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-47). The great Ramchal was the author of many foundational Sefarim including Mesilas Yesharim, Derech Hashem, Pischei Chochma & Da'as Tevunos.
18 Nisan: R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS-Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America. Prolific author, thinker & teacher. Known to many as "The Rav".
20 Teves: Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135-1204). One of the great Rishonim. Author - Mishneh Torah - 14 volume code of Jewish law, Moreh Nevuchim - "Guide for the Perplexed" which explains Jewish theology, Sefer HaMitzvos, Perish on Mishnayos.
10 Shvat: R'Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe Rayatz (1880-1950). The Frierdiker Rebbe became the 6th Lubavitcher Rebbe after the petira of his father the Rebbe Rashab in 1920. Author of countess works including Sefer Hasichos. Father-in-law of R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
20 Teves: Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135-1204). One of the great Rishonim. Author - Mishneh Torah - 14 volume code of Jewish law, Moreh Nevuchim - "Guide for the Perplexed" which explains Jewish theology, Sefer HaMitzvos, Perish on Mishnayos.
18 Elul: "Chai Elul" is the birthday of both R'Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov (in 1698) as well as the Ba'al HaTanya, R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe (in 1745).
18 Nisan: R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS-Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America. Prolific author, thinker & teacher. Known to many as "The Rav".
3 Tamuz: R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe (1902-94). Succeeded his father in law R'Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson as the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe. Prolific author & one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
18 Iyar: The Tanna, Rabi Shimon bar Yochai (170 B.C.E.). Talmid of Rebbe Akiva. Rashbi hid in a cave for 13 years with his son R'Elazar and is the author of the Zohar HaKadosh.
3 Elul: R'Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, HaRav (1865-1935). Rav in Europe, Yerushalayim & ultimately Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. Founder of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva. Prolific author, posek, thinker & leader who is considered the father of the Religious Zionist movement.
3 Tamuz: R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Rebbe (1902-94). Succeeded his father in law R'Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson as the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe. Prolific author & one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
24 Teves: R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya (1745-1813). The Alter Rebbe was a close talmid of the Maggid MiMezritch & the founder & first Rebbe of Chabbad Chassidus. Author of the tremendously foundational Sefer Tanya, Sulchan Aruch HaRav, Siddur Torah Ohr etc.
26 Av: R'Yoel Teitelbaum of Sighet, the Satmar Rebbe (1887-1979). Descendent of the Yismach Moshe & Talmid of the Divrei Yechezkel. Dedicated his life to rebuilding the Satmar community after the horrors of the Holocaust. Author- Vayoel Moshe, Diveri Yoel etc.
24 Teves: R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya (1745-1813). The Alter Rebbe was a close talmid of the Maggid MiMezritch & the founder & first Rebbe of Chabbad Chassidus. Author of the tremendously foundational Sefer Tanya, Sulchan Aruch HaRav, Siddur Torah Ohr etc.
18 Elul: R'Yehuda Loew, the Maharal (1525-1609). Chief Rav of Prague. Prolific author of many deep & foundational Sefarim including - Tiferes Yisrael (on the greatness of Torah & Mitzvos), Nesivot Olam (on ethics), Netzach Yisrael, Be'er Hagolah, Or Chadash, Ner Mitzvah etc.
4 Cheshvan: R'Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the Piacezna Rebbe (1889-1943). Tragically killed in the Holocaust. His entire life he continued to inspire others & maintain strong emuna even under enormous duress. Author - Aish Kodesh, Chovas HaTalmidim, Bnei Machshava Tova ect.
11 Adar: R'Chaim Yosef Dovid Azulai, the Chida (1724-1806). The great Sefardic Rav & leader was Talmid of the Ohr Hachaim & a pioneer in the publication of Jewish religious writings. He wrote over 70 Sefarim, including the Birkei Yosef on Shulchan Aruch.
17 Av: R'Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (1937-2020). Prolific teacher who authored countless books on Jewish knowledge, tradition and culture, and produced original commentaries on the entirety of Jewish canon. Recipient of the Israel Prize for Jewish Studies in 1988.
3 Elul: R'Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, HaRav (1865-1935). Rav in Europe, Yerushalayim & ultimately Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. Founder of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva. Prolific author, posek, thinker & leader who is considered the father of the Religious Zionist movement.
24 Elul: R'Yisrael Meir Kagan HaKohen of Radin, the Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933). One of the most influential Tzadikim of modern times. Author of over 20 Sefarim including the groundbreaking Shemiras HaLashon & Chofetz Chaim on Lashon Hara and the Mishna Berura on Shulchan Aruch.
20 Kislev: R'Yitzchak Hutner (1906-80). Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin, New York. Author of the monumental work, Pachad Yitzchak. In 1970 R'Hutner was on an airplane which was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. He (and others) were held hostage for about 3 weeks.
18 Nisan: R'Yosef Dov (Joseph B.) Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS-Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America. Prolific author, thinker & teacher. Known to many as "The Rav".
20 Teves: Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135-1204). One of the great Rishonim. Author - Mishneh Torah - 14 volume code of Jewish law, Moreh Nevuchim - "Guide for the Perplexed" which explains Jewish theology, Sefer HaMitzvos, Perish on Mishnayos.
13 Elul: R'Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, the Ben Ish Chai (1832-1904). World renowned Sefardi Posek & Mekubal. Followed his father & grandfather as chief Rabbi of Baghdad. Author of over 100 works, most famously the Ben Ish Chai on Chumash (interwoven with Halacha) & Rav Pealim.
15 Adar: 2nd
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of R'Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky (1928-2022). Son of the Steipler Gaon & son in law of R'Elyashiv. While he held no formal position, Rav Chaim, the Saar HaTorah, was considered the Gadol HaDor of our time. Author - Siach HaSadeh, Shoneh Halachos etc.
27 Nisan: R'Avigdor Miller (1908-2001). Mashgiach of Chaim Berlin. Authored a series of groundbreaking books on Jewish thought in English & was one of the first to record Shiurim so they could be widley distributed.
20 Teves: Rabbeinu Moshe ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135-1204). One of the great Rishonim. Author - Mishneh Torah - 14 volume code of Jewish law, Moreh Nevuchim - "Guide for the Perplexed" which explains Jewish theology, Sefer HaMitzvos, Perish on Mishnayos.
5 Av: R'Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi, the Arizal (1534-72). The Ari HaKadosh revolutionized Kabbala study & is regarded as one of the most important mekubalim in history. Author - Eitz Chaim, Sha'ar Hakavanos etc.
6 Sivan: R'Yisrael Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760). The Besht was the founder of Chassidus & a healer who cared for all. Emphasized serving Hashem with love, passion & dveikus.
18 Elul: "Chai Elul" is the birthday of both R'Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov (in 1698) as well as the Ba'a HaTanya, R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe (in 1745).
9 Nisan: R'Aryeh Levine (1885-1969). Known as the Tzaddik of Yerushalayim. He founded Yeshivas Beis Aryeh & was also a chaplain for Jewish prisoners imprisoned by the British authorities.
13 Adar: R'Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986). Rosh Yeshiva of Tiferes Yerushalayim & one of the great Poskim & leaders of our time. Known for his special humility and care for every human being. Author - Igros Moshe, Darash Moshe, Dibros Moshe etc.
18 Elul: "Chai Elul" is the birthday of both R'Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov (in 1698) as well as the Ba'a HaTanya, R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe (in 1745).
3 Elul: R'Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, HaRav (1865-1935). Rav in Europe, Yerushalayim & ultimately Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. Founder of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva. Prolific author, posek, thinker & leader who is considered the father of the Religious Zionist movement.
1 Iyar: R'Aharon Lichtenstein (1933-2015). Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion. Son in law & close talmid of R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. Author - Leaves of Faith, By His Light, Mussar Aviv etc.
24 Teves: R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya (1745-1813). The Alter Rebbe was a close talmid of the Maggid MiMezritch & the founder & first Rebbe of Chabbad Chassidus. Author of the tremendously foundational Sefer Tanya, Sulchan Aruch HaRav, Siddur Torah Ohr etc.
17 Av: R'Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (1937-2020). Prolific teacher who authored countless books on Jewish knowledge, tradition and culture, and produced original commentaries on the entirety of Jewish canon. Recipient of the Israel Prize for Jewish Studies in 1988.
12 Av: R'Chaim Cohen (1935-2019). The "Chalban" (milkman) lived in Givatayim (near Tel Aviv), and was known as a great Tzadik, Mekubal & teacher. Buried in Sanhedriya cemetery in Yerushalayim.
3 Cheshvan: Rebbetzin Henny Machlis (1958-2015). World renown Ba’alas Chessed known for hosting hundreds of people every Shabbos in her home in Yerushalayim.
9 Nisan: R'Aryeh Levine (1885-1969). Known as the Tzaddik of Yerushalayim. He founded Yeshivas Beis Aryeh & was also a chaplain for Jewish prisoners imprisoned by the British authorities.
5 Shvat: R'Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger, the Sfas Emes (1847-1905). Raised by his grandfather, the Chidushei Harim. Became Admor of Ger at the age of 23. Built up Ger as the largest pre-Holocaust Chassidic group in Poland. Author of Sfas Emes on the Torah & Moadim and on Shas.
13 Adar: R'Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986). Rosh Yeshiva of Tiferes Yerushalayim & one of the great Poskim & leaders of our time. Known for his special humility and care for every human being. Author- Igros Moshe, Darash Moshe, Dibros Moshe etc.
28 Av: R'Dovid Cohen, the Nazir (1887-1972). Learned in Radin (under the Chafetz Chaim), Volozhin & Slabodka and later became a star Talmid of R'Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Edited & organized Rav Kook's sefer Oros HaKodesh & authored the sefer Kol HaNevua.
28 Av: R'Dovid Cohen, the Nazir (1887-1972). Learned in Radin (under the Chafetz Chaim), Volozhin & Slabodka and later became a star Talmid of R'Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Edited & organized Rav Kook's sefer Oros HaKodesh & authored the sefer Kol HaNevua.
4 Cheshvan: R'Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the Piacezna Rebbe (1889-1943). Tragically killed in the Holocaust. His entire life he continued to inspire others & maintain strong emuna even under enormous duress. Author - Aish Kodesh, Chovas HaTalmidim, Bnei Machshava Tova ect.
10 Shvat: R'Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe Rayatz (1880-1950). The Frierdiker Rebbe became the 6th Lubavitcher Rebbe after the petira of his father the Rebbe Rashab in 1920. Author of countess works including Sefer Hasichos. Father-in-law of R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
24 Teves: R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya (1745-1813). The Alter Rebbe was a close talmid of the Maggid MiMezritch & the founder and first Rebbe of Chabbad Chassidus. Author of the tremendously foundational Sefer Tanya, Sulchan Aruch HaRav, Siddur Torah Ohr etc.
20 Cheshvan: 3rd
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of R'Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020). Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991-2013. Prolific thinker, writer, speaker and global leader. Author of over 30 life enriching books. Tragically niftar at the age of 72.
15 Adar: 1st
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of R'Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky (1928-2022). Son of the Steipler Gaon & son in law of R'Elyashiv. While he held no formal position, Rav Chaim, the Saar HaTorah, was considered the Gadol HaDor of our time. Author - Siach HaSadeh, Shoneh Halachos etc.
4 Cheshvan: R'Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the Piacezna Rebbe (1889-1943). Tragically killed in the Holocaust. His entire life he continued to inspire others & maintain strong emuna even under enormous duress. Author - Aish Kodesh, Chovas HaTalmidim, Bnei Machshava Tova ect.
27 Av: R'Meshulem Feish HaLevi Lowy, the 4th Tosher Rebbe (1922-2015). In 1963 he established Kiryat Tosh, located in the suburb of Boisbriand, Quebec, near Montreal. Known for his extreme Tzidkus, exceptional Ahavas Yisrael & inspirational brachos. Author of Avodas Avoda.
27 Nisan: R'Aryeh Tzvi Frommer, the Koziglover Rav (1884-1943). Rosh Yeshiva in Sochatchov & later in Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin after the petira of R'Meir Shapiro. Killed Al Kiddush Hashem in Majdanek concentration camp. Author - Siach Hasade, Sh"ut Eretz Tzvi etc.
19 Shvat: 2nd
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of R'Avraham (Abraham J.) Twerski (1930-2021). Son of R'Yaakov Yisrael Twerski of Milwaukee. World renown psychiatrist, specializing in substance abuse. Author of 90+ Sefarim & books on Judaism & self-help. Composer of famous "Hoshe Es Amecha" niggun.
26 Iyar: R'Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-47). The great Ramchal was the author of many foundational Sefarim including Mesilas Yesharim, Derech Hashem, Pischei Chochma & Da'as Tevunos.
5 Shvat: R'Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger, the Sfas Emes (1847-1905). Raised by his grandfather, the Chidushei Harim. Became Admor of Ger at the age of 23. Built up Ger as the largest pre-Holocaust Chassidic group in Poland. Author of Sfas Emes on the Torah & Moadim and on Shas.
1 Iyar: R'Aharon Lichtenstein (1933-2015). Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion. Son in law & close talmid of R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. Author - Leaves of Faith, By His Light, Mussar Aviv etc.
29 Adar: R'Yaakov Kamenetsky (1891-1986). Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivta Torah Vodaas & one of the great leaders of 20th century Jewry. Author - Emes L'Yaakov on Torah and on Shas.
27 Teves: R'Shimshon Raphael Hirsch (1808-88). Rav of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Known as the intellectual founder of the "Torah Im Derech Eretz" outlook. Author - Chorev, Perush on Torah, Iggros Hatzafon (The 19th Letters) etc.
6 Av: 1st
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of R'Yoel HaKohen Kahn (1930-2021). The leading Choizer of the Lubavitcher Rebbe & mashpia of Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva at 770. Author of Sefer HoErchim (Encyclopedia of concepts and ideas of Chassidus) etc.
18 Nisan: 30th
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of R'Yosef Dov (Joseph B.) Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS-Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America. Prolific author, thinker & teacher. Known to many as "The Rav".
5 Shvat: R'Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger, the Sfas Emes (1847-1905). Raised by his grandfather, the Chidushei Harim. Became Admor of Ger at the age of 23. Built up Ger as the largest pre-Holocaust Chassidic group in Poland. Author of Sfas Emes on the Torah & Moadim and on Shas.
13 Nisan: R'Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866). Became the the 3rd Lubavitcher Rebbe after the petira of his father in law the Mittler Rebbe. Author - Sh"ut Tzemeach Tzedek, Derech Mitzvosecha etc.
9 Tamuz: R'Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam, the Klausenburger Rebbe (1905-94). As a Holocaust survivor who lost his wife & 11 children he encouraged thousands with his great strength & Emunah. Founded Kiryat Sanz, Laniado Hospital, Mifal HaShas. Author of Shefa Chayim & Divrei Yatsiv.
9 Tamuz: R'Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam, the Klausenburger Rebbe (1905-94). As a Holocaust survivor who lost his wife & 11 children he encouraged thousands with his great strength & Emunah. Founded Kiryat Sanz, Laniado Hospital, Mifal HaShas. Author of Shefa Chayim & Divrei Yatsiv.
18 Tishrei: R'Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810). Rabbeinu was the great-grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov & the founder of Breslover Chassidus. Emphasised serving Hashem with Simcha & closeness. Buried in Uman, Ukraine. Author- Likutei Moharan, Sefer HaMidos, Sippurei Ma’asiyos etc.
3 Iyar: R'Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (1851-1925). "Reb Shayele" was know for his extraordinary ahavas Yisrael, tzedaka, chessed as well as for his miraculous work for those in need of yeshuos.
24 Teves: R'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya (1745-1813). The Alter Rebbe was a close talmid of the Maggid MiMezritch & the founder and first Rebbe of Chabbad Chassidus. Author of the tremendously foundational Sefer Tanya, Sulchan Aruch HaRav, Siddur Torah Ohr etc.
1 Av: R'Shlomo Halberstam, the 3rd Bobover Rebbe (1907-2000). He is believed to have been the last remaining Rebbe who survived the Holocaust. Instrumental in re-establishing the Bobov dynasty in the US after the war. Author - Likutei Kerem Shlomo & Divrei Shlomo.
19 Tishrei: R'Eliyahu Kramer, the Vilna Gaon (1720-97). The Gra was one of the most influential Gedoim & leaders in modern times. He authored countless Sefarim across all areas Torah literature & was a renowned expert in many sciences & wisdoms.