Because of his works, we all have the ability to realize the passion for knowledge and wonder that sprouts from every page of the Talmud.
The 83-year-old scholar, most famous for his translation of the Talmud, is battling a severe lung infection unrelated to the coronavirus.
Rabbi Steinsaltz has been called the Rashi of our time. His incredible genius lies also in the power of being able to bring down to us average minds the highest and deepest thoughts of Torah.
Rabbi Steinsaltz’s brief English introduction sets the tone for the entire book. In just four pages, he explains why the Psalms hold a universal appeal for mankind.
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel hands the Steinsaltz spiritual baton to Rabbi Meni