1910 CE–2012 CE · Modern · Jerusalem
R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (1910–2012) was a leading Litvish halakhic authority of the twentieth century, based in Jerusalem. Born in Belarus, he studied at the Slabodka Yeshiva and later became rosh yeshiva and a revered posek consulted on matters of Jewish law throughout the diaspora. Elyashiv was known for his extraordinary erudition in Talmud and halakhic sources and for his careful, principled approach to ruling on contemporary issues. He authored Dvar Halakhah and other works, and served as a spiritual leader to the non-Hasidic Lithuanian yeshiva world until his death at 102. His decisions shaped modern Orthodox practice on kashrut, Shabbat, and numerous questions of applied Jewish law.
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Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv was born on April 10, 1910, as an only child to his parents after 17 years of marriage.
Jerusalem · 2000
Collection of responsa on halakhic matters across all sections of Jewish law, reflecting R. Elyashiv's authoritative pesak as one of the leading Lithuanian authorities of the late 20th century.
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Jerusalem · 2000
Insights and interpretations on aggadic passages in the Talmud and rabbinic literature.
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