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Jewish date of death of our Gedolim & a bit about who they were. PLEASE NOTE: Tweets go out soon after the Jewish day begins in Eretz Yisrael (nightfall).

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18 Av: The 1929 Chevron Massacre where 67 Jews were killed, 24 of whom were from the Chevron Yeshiva.
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29 Tamuz: R'Shlomo Yitzchaki, Rashi (1040-1105). The great Rishon who wrote the fundamental commentary on all areas of Torah. Rabban Shel Yisrael.
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14 Shvat: R'Aryeh Kaplan (1935-83). Produced over 60 books on philosophy, Halacha, Kabbalah & Chassidus. Inspired many Jews to return to observance.
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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.
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20 Cheshvan: 1st @Yahrtzeits 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.
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14 Shvat: R'Aryeh Kaplan (1935-83). Produced over 60 books on philosophy, Halacha, Kabbalah & Chassidus. Inspired many Jews to return to observance.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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29 Tamuz: R'Shlomo Yitzchaki, Rashi (1040-1105). The great Rishon who wrote the fundamental commentary on all areas of Torah. Rabban Shel Yisrael.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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10 Av: R'Don Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508). Leader of Spain's Jewry. Among other Sefarim, he authored a unique & deep commentary on Tanach.
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18 Iyar: 1st @Yahrtzeits of the 45 precious Yidden who were tragically niftar in Meron on Lag B'Omer תשפ"א.
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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.
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14 Shvat: R'Aryeh Kaplan (1935-83). Produced over 60 books on philosophy, Halacha & Kabbalah. Inspired many Jews to return to observance.
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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.
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20 Cheshvan: 2nd @Yahrtzeits 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.
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11 Adar: R'Yosef Rosen of Dvinsk, known as the Rogatchover Gaon (1858-1936). Rav in Dvinsk. Author of Tzofnas Paneach.
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14 Shvat: R'Aryeh Kaplan (1935-83). Produced over 60 books on philosophy, Halacha, Kabbalah & Chassidus. Inspired many Jews to return to observance.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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1 Av: Aharon HaKohen (1272 B.C.E.). The first Kohen Gadol & the quintessential "Ohev Shalom, V'rodef Shalom" is the only @Yahrtzeits explicitly mentioned in the Torah (Bamidbar 33:38).
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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.
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29 Tamuz: R'Shlomo Yitzchaki, Rashi (1040-1105). The great Rishon who wrote commentary on all areas of Torah. Rabban Shel Yisrael.
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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).
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15 Av: Nachum Ish Gamzu. This Tanna was the Rebbe of Rebbe Akiva for 22 years. There are many famous stories told with his “Gam zu le’tova” saying & outlook.
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4 Shvat: R'Yisrael Abuchatzera (1889-1984). The great Sephardic Rav & Mekubal known as the Baba Sali.
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4 Av: R’Benzion Halberstam , the Kedushas Tzion (1874-1941). The 2nd Bobover Rebbe. He was murdered together with 20,000 Jews after being forced to dig a mass grave in a forest outside of Lvov (Lemberg). Author of Kedushas Tzion.
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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.
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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".
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23 Av: R'Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler Gaon (1899-1985). Brother in Law of the Chazon Ish & father of R'Chaim Kanievsky zt"l. Though he held no official position, he was a Gadol & Posek of his time. Author - Kehilas Yaakov, Birkas Peretz, Orchos Rabeinu etc.
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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.
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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.
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4 Shvat: R'Yisrael Abuchatzera (1889-1984). The great Sephardic Rav & Mekubal known as the Baba Sali.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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22 Shvat: Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson (1901-88). Wife of The Rebbe R’Menachem Mendel (7th Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch) & daughter of the Freidiker Rebbe, R’Yosef Yitzchak (6th Rebbe).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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13 Iyar: R'Yechezkel Taub, the Yabloner Rebbe (1895-1986). One of the founders of the Kfar Chassidim community near Haifa.
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18 Iyar: R'Moshe Isserles, the Rama (1520-72). Rav in Cracow. Author of hagaos on Shulchan Aruch which is Halachik authority for Ashkenazim.
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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.
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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.
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15 Adar: 2nd @Yahrtzeits 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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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5 Av: R'Chaim Ozer Grodzensky (1863-1940). Talmid of R'Chaim Brisker, Ravad of Vilna & one of the great leaders of European Jewry. Author of Shu"t Achiezer etc.
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18 Nissan: R'Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1903-93). Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS- Yeshiva University. Pioneer & leader of Modern Orthodoxy in America.
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21 Av: R'Chaim Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rav (1853-1918). Son of the Beis HaLevi. Rosh Mesivta Volozhin & later Rav of Brisk. Developed the Brisker approach to in-depth Gemara learning. Guided the Brisk community with utmost warmth & care. Author - Chidushei Rabeinu Chaim HaLevi.
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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.
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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.
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23 Tamuz: R'Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak (1522-1570). Talmid of R'Shlomo Alkabetz & R'Yosef Karo. Founded a Yeshiva in Tzfas where the Arizal & R'Chaim Vital were among his Talmidim. Author - Tomer Devora, Pardes Rimonim, Ohr Yakar, Ohr Ne’erav etc.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10 Av: R'Don Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508). Leader of Spain's Jewry. Among other Sefarim, he authored a unique & deep commentary on Tanach.
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22 Shvat: Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson (1901-88). Wife of The Rebbe R’Menachem Mendel (7th Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch) & daughter of the Freidiker Rebbe, R’Yosef Yitzchak (6th Rebbe).
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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.
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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.
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4 Shvat: R'Yisrael Abuchatzera (1889-1984). The great Sephardic Rav & Mekubal known as the Baba Sali.
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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.
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12 Elul: R'Simchah Bunim of Peshischa (1767-1827). Talmid of the Chozeh MiLublin & the Yid HaKadosh etc. Rebbe of the Kotzker, the Chidushei HaRim & the Izbhitzer etc. Author of Kol Simchah. His teachings place strong emphasis on introspection & intense Torah study.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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15 Adar: 1st @Yahrtzeits 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.
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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.
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20 Cheshvan: 3rd @Yahrtzeits 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.
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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.
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7 Elul: R'Reuven Margulios (1889-1971). Author of over 50 books & sefarim, many of which are very unique including Malachei Elyon (an encyclopedia on angels), Margoliyos HaYam (on Maseches Sanhedrin), Nefesh Chaya (on Shulchan Aruch), Nitzotzei Zohar (a commentary on the Zohar).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9 Elul: R'Tzadok HaKohen Rabinowitz of Lublin (1823-1900). Talmid of the Mei HaShiloach of Izbhitz & R'Leibele Eiger & ultimately became Rebbe after R'Leibele's petira. Prolific writer whose works made an enormous impact. Author of Pri Tzadik, Resisei Layla, Tzidkas HaTzadik etc.
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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.
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15 Tamuz: R'Chaim ben Atar, the Or HaChaim Hakadosh (1696-1743). Author of Or HaChaim Al HaTorah, a treasured & revered work on Chumash. Also authored Chafeitz Hashem, Pri Tahor, Rishon L'Tzion. His kever is on Har Hazeisim in Yerushalayim.
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