CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Reb Moshe Feinstein in the New York Times. The goal in both situations is to prevent suffering. Reading the comments here makes me wonder just how childish most peoples views on yiddishkeit are, Viewing 50 posts - 1 through 50 (of 116 total), Copyright 2021 | The Yeshiva World. With the encouragement of many prominent rabbanim, the author records what he and others close to the rav saw and . The Gemara in Sanhedrin asks how one can spill the blood of a person within a person, and the Gemara answers that this refers to killing a fetus in its mothers womb. A young precious little boy, no father of his own. However, that is not how we interpret halacha. I also do not see the need to ask his Rebbe because I know that if my Rav needs clarification he goes to his Rebbe for it. Where have you been? Shabbat Hagadol is the Shabbat prior to Passover. Mishloach Manos has to consist of at least 2 Brachos? Im not sure that Rav Shlomo Zalman ztl and Rav Elyashiv ztl were recognized at the time as the undisputed final arbiters of halacha. Reb Moshe Feinstein's answer to this question can be found in. I guess the question could be framed in terms of whether both the Litvish and Sephardic tzibur hold by the same gadol hador. Sephardim or Chabadniks, etc) but also on those . the desire for A gadol hador is foreign to our history. No One Runs for the Office of Gadol HaDor. Other variations of the term are Gadol Yisrael or a Gadol BeYisrael (plural: Gedolei Yisrael), meaning "great one of the Jewish people". Meanwhile, Rav Yechezkel Abramsky, a prominent Rav, Posek and Dayan of the London Bet Din, passed away and a journal was published in his memory. He kept the legacy of Rav Shach and Rav Elyashiv alive. 147 suggests Gadol Hador is a 5 way consortium! How Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Bonded During 'Snow White', What to Know Before Watching 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', Meet Maxwell Lord: The 'Wonder Woman 1984' Big Bad. the exceptions were few and far between. The only difference being that his version of genocide is not based on racial theories. However, since there is a halachic principle of bmakom tzaar lo gazru Rabanan, that Rabbinic prohibitions are set sides in situations of pain and distress, based on this line of reasoning Rav Waldenberg allowed a mother in her sixth month to abort a Tay Sachs fetus since it caused tremendous stress to her. A true Gadol Hador is someone who has mastered the halachic system, its methodology and its content. She was born in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel. Reb Moshe Feinstein's answer to this question can be found in the article referenced here in the New York Times from May 5, 1975. Members are usually prestigious Roshei Yeshiva (heads of yeshivas) or Hasidic rebbes, who are also usually regarded by many Haredi . With tremendous sadness we inform the community of the loss of the Gadol Hador, Hagaon R' Chaim Kanievsky. Todays Gedolim really dont do those things. I have a modest proposal: use their full names. He said to me, Ich bin an am hooretz in dem inyan. But that is called being a posek. Never again will this world be filled . deal is terrible idea. ", "Hidden in plain sight, more from Rav Moshe Feinstein", "Where Do We Go From Here? The title gadol hador is usually only given to one Jewish Sage at a time, while the title "Rashkebahag" can be given to a few, and the term Gedolei Yisrael collectively refers to all leading rabbis in the Haredi community. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. After all this is the stuff ArtScroll biographies are made of. Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah (Hebrew: , "Council of great Torah [Sages]") is the supreme rabbinical policy-making council of the Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah movements in Israel; and of Agudath Israel of America in the United States. Very insightful. For an elder or Talmid Chacham, one should stand up completely, not just partially. Similarly, Rav Dovid Cohen shlita (who is relatively very young, not even being 70). Sefardim will have their Gadol, American and Israeli Jews will generally each follow the local gedolim, and for chassidim, ultimately the final word is with their Rebbe. In Katowice (Kattowitz), German Empire in 1912 were appointed to the council Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter (18661948) Rebbe of Ger (Chairman), Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneerson Rebbe of Chabad, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Halevy, Rabbi Meir Simcha of Dvinsk, Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski, Rabbi Itzela of Ponevezh, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Breuer, Rabbi Ze'ev Feilchenfeld of Posen, Rabbi David Zvi Hoffmann, Rabbi Kopel Reich of Budapest. But I do not see much of an alternative if we are to expect one gadol hador to follow another is like trying to name the greatest physicist after Einstein died. He made innumerable visits to Rechov Rashbam, seeking Rav Chaim's input on every move he made, and taking care to carry out the Rav's instructions to the . It was only after R Aharons petirah in 1962 that R Moshe accepted upon himself many of R Aharons responsibilities that he became acknowledged as the gadol hador. Asay licha Rav doesnt mean create a score card and whoever earns the highest score, is the bigegst gadol, and the leader to accept on yourself. According to Rav Soloveitchik, when we study Torah, we surrender to the Almighty the every-day logic, or what I call mercantile logic, the logic of the businessman or the utilitarian person, and we embrace another logic the logic mi-Sinai. At times that logic can lead to us to leniencies for the expectant mother and not the dying patient, and vice-versa. She served in the IDF for two years, and won the Miss Israel title in 2004. what generates the call to annihilate the Jewish state. For more information, please see our The hit squads would be deployed if Israel ever attacked Iran, she was told, so the diaspora would have a very nasty surprise. Who is the Gadol Hador? (There can be more than one, BTW.) The chilling plan, disclosed at a high-level meeting in Tehran, involved identifying key Jewish figures and determining how to strike and where. Spread the love. Prior to World War II, only one such body existed, the World Agudath Israel. Hatzolah rushed to his home at 3:30 PM Friday afternoon and he was Niftar in his home shortly after. He told us that Rav Waldenberg was a Posek who started dealing with modern day medical questions partly because his shul where he lived happened to be the shul near Shaarei Tzedek hospital. I know for a fact when there is a real shala they called Rav Chaim or Rav Aharon. One . TAPE # 901 . Ackermann Function without Recursion or Stack. There are some people that believe that religion is the cause For example, upon hearing a funny joke one might interject "Gadol!". Often, a gadol functions as a rosh yeshiva (the head of a yeshiva Talmudical school), and/or can be a Hasidic Rebbe. Joseph. She won the Miss Israel title in 2004, and represented Israel at the 2004 Miss Universe beauty pageant. Visitor1, far be it for me to judge the merits of anyone as Godol Hador. I would say yes, and to illustrate, I would say, Rav Steinman is the Godol hador, but he is not known as a posek. socialize, debate, receive support, ask questions and much more. Reb Reuvain said that if the person was an adam gadol, a very prominent Rav or Rosh Yeshiva, then Reb Reuvain would give up his seat. Making a Suggestion to the Shochet I say this because all of these leaders had a profound effect not only on their world (i.e. Designed and powered by. The Gadol HaDor is the one who has the soul of Moshe, either for the most part or at least a spark of Moshe in his soul. I always thought Rav Chaim was called Sar Hatorah because he makes a siyum on Kol Hatorah Kula - the entire Torah, every year. Without proficiency in all three of . We know someone is a gadol if he is accepted by the Torah world, if he is accepted by the lomdei Torah.[2]. unfortunately look at the crowds they needed to moved they weren't making way only converging. Furthermore, Pharaoh's decree only impacts the children killed at birth in this . He is not swayed by current trends and thinking, as he realizes that sometimes halachic thinking must be countercultural. [2][12][13] The council, consisting primarily of rosh yeshivas and Hasidic rebbes, directs Agudath's policies and leadership. These include the breastpiece, ephod, robe, fringed tunic, headdress, and sash. Zahavasdad thinks that Gadol Hador requires being the final posek of the time. I sure hope he bases his answers on more than just the mechaber, rama and MB, otherwise you should probably find a new rabbi. Accordingly we really don't need to worry about who the gedolim are. a time to somehow target this Iranian Hitler for assassination along with all even Rambam or Rabbeinu Tam had others in their generation who contested their position. Ill reiterate what I wrote previously. Some gedolim are universally known by their first name. And I remember you'd feel at about 11 or 12 o'clock that the Rosh Yeshiva was in Lakewood and there was a certain feeling in the air - and it wasn't only I who felt it - that the gadol hador is in town. The publisher collected different Torah articles from different Torah leaders. After the responsum was published in the journal, Rabbi Dr. Steinberg faced tremendous criticism for publishing this position. The revenge plot was revealed to Catherine Perez-Shakdam, (who unbeknownstto them is Jewish) one of the few Westerners to be granted an audience with Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Formerly known as the Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah, the body was founded in 1948. I've long outgrown the need for 'great ones of our generation,' or god-men, or guru-guys (whether Jewish or from another belief system). She served in the IDF for two years, and won the Miss Israel title in 2004. gadol hador versus the leader of our generation. The term is generally applied to rabbinic leaders since World War I. hador. Gedolei Hador can live anywhere. But even if it isn't, what someone accomplishes at age 13 does not necessarily . The Chofetz Chaim, who lived during the lifetime of some Yidden alive today, is another recent example. Did the Tannaim act correctly on Bo BaYom? Dealing with hard questions during a software developer interview, How to choose voltage value of capacitors. of all the worlds problems. as far as the gadol haddar, you could probably ask them [emailprotected]. ZD: I am not sure why you say that. Mon, May 13 2019, 4:26 am. Galdor was the second child and elder son of Hador Lrindol and succeeded his father as Lord of Dor-lmin, the sixth Chieftain of the House of Hador (or House of Marach) and Captain of Eithel Sirion. Neither was R Shteinman when he was younger, although he was a Rosh Yeshiva all along, and was very involved in various mosdos. His close relationship with the gadol hador spanned the course of three decades. R' Elya Brudny. Home News Breaking News Not Just a Gadol Hador, But a Rebbi Hador: A Talmid's Perspective. However, one thing is certain. The representive's phone number may not be a local phone number and may show as unlisted. Rav of Lakewood Minyan of Flatbush, Chief editor Artscroll Shas. In frustration and humiliation, he left for foreign pastures. Browse other questions tagged, Like any library, Mi Yodeya offers tons of great information, but, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. That is of course patently false. [18] Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef became the main leadership figure of this council. An intellectually honest person acknowledges that someone from outside his community can be just as great (or even greater) as the leader of the community he lives in. similar. The Vilna Gaon wasnt, in his time, accepted as the top leader by all of Klal Yisroel, either. Which is seen as an Sadigur Rebbe, when Rav Elyashiv was alive Rav Auerbach and Rav Shteinman Co-Chaired the Degal Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. In some cases, you may even have to add a location or affiliation in order to disambiguate. It seems the consensus now is to pick a Rav in Israel. Religious fanatics like I was curious as to the story in the Orthodox world). Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship . Well have to wait and see, Maran Hagoen Harav Dovid Feinstein Shlita Sheyikye. [1], Rabbi Chaim Epstein has been quoted as saying:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, We do not vote for gedolim. Like his greatness in Torah, so was he a ga'on in middos and kindness. Kanievsky was seen by many as a "gadol hador," or giant of the generation, and his influence extended far beyond his community and Israel's Haredi population. The US attacking Iran would require shedding a lot of American blood. Israel's president said he had "carried the entire . If the family kept changing mesorah, what type of mesorah would that be? A big reason why Rav Shteinman was accepted as the successor to Rav Elyashiv is because Rav Chaim told Klal Yisroel to do so. After this debate between Rav Moshe Feinstein and Rav Waldenberg, anyone who wanted a heter, a leniency, in the area of abortion in similar circumstances would go to Rav Waldenberg for a leniency. I wonder if he will, or perhaps the best for klal yisroel is Rav Chaims pure Torah, and someone else should fill the other roles. And a peer to Rav Shteinman (Curious, Im a bit clueless here), It is unlikely Rav Auerbach , He is head of the Peleg , would have been named by Rav Shteinman . In which Handbook for (Prospective) Gedolei Hador does it say that? BTW, ZD, who do you mean by Rav Aharon? Is it different in the chassidish and litvish world? Look at it like this, while someone like the Rogatchover was probably the greatest Gaon of the pre-war generation, but Rav Chaim Ozer of Vilna was still the Leader. Details of Standing Up. Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, singer, martial artist, and model. TIA. However, if there was ever an argument to increase sanctions 480 Aish August . For example, Rav Moshe Feinstein, or in Eretz Yisroel, The Steipler. In 1937, the members of the Council were: Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter, Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Mendel Danziger of Aleksander, Rabbi Dovid Bornsztain of Sochatchov, Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Friedman of Sadigura, Rabbi Mordechai Shalom Yosef Friedman of Przemysl, Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman, Rabbi Aharon Levin, Rabbi Aharon Kotler, Rabbi Ben Zion Yoezer (Rabbi of Turda and President of the Federation of the Association of Ultra-Orthodox Communities in Romania), Rabbi Dov Ber Av Beit Din of Ozarkov, Rabbi Moshe Blum Av Beit Din of Zamosc, Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Tsirelson, Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky, Rabbi Menachem Ziemba, Rabbi Mordechai Rotenberg, Rabbi of Antwerp, Rabbi Akiva Sofer, and Rabbi Shmuel Dovid Ungar. #loreal #growth #team #sustainability #innovation In a society built on a strict communal regime and on a political and social apparatus that draws power from it, the gadol hador is a cornerstone of the ability to maintain the system. Tzadik Hador, maybe, but Godol Hador implies more a leader, than a great, learned but hidden tzadik. But, while I might agree that this generation is better able to control the "content" of their lives, I'm not sure that it totally prevents the emergence of a Gadol HaDor. It has been far from uncommon for Klal Yisroel to have had one widely acknowledged leader of leaders. Period. What does it mean a Godol Hador for yeshivishe and for baale batim?! (no disrespect meant to my brothers and sisters whom consider themselves non-Orthodox. In all denominations of Orthodox Judaism - Modern Orthodox, Litvish/Yeshivish, all sects of Chassidus, Sephardi, Persian, Yemini, etc. For example, how did we determine that Rav Elyashiv is a Gadol? . one must be very fluent in 1) the metzius in earlier times, 2) the current metzius, and 3) the related sugyos. I dont think Rav Dovid Feinstein or any other American Rav (or for that matter any Rav in Chutz LAretz) could be considered. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In Israel in Litvish circles, Reb Chaim Kanievsky is not only Gdol HaDor but also Sar HaTorah. Gal made her film debut in the fourth film of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast & Furious (2009), as Gisele. The Chazon Ish remained forceful, and ultimately won his respect. If we look up to the life & legacy of the late gadol hador, it's much more important to learn a single Biur Halacha in his Derech Emunah than owning his entire wardrobe & library. He is not swayed by current trends and thinking, as he realizes that sometimes halachic . Her parents are Irit, a teacher, and Michael, an engineer. Pharaoh only decreed death upon the boys who will be born. Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. Something awe-inspiring, that you can't batul. going to put an end to the kind of genocidal threat being planned by this kindly looking old religious leader who Im sure is as meticulous in his religious ?? The previous Gadol Hador names the names Gadol Hador in his will and Rav Shteinman and Rav Chaim were very Close (I think they were Shivers). Needless to say, when Rabbi Dr. Steinberg soon wrote a book about medicine in halacha according to the halachic rulings of Rav Waldenberg and when he asked Rav Waldenberg to write an approbation to the book, the latter acquiesced; however, instead of writing a simple one-page letter of approbation, he wrote a lengthy response to Rav Moshe Feinsteins criticism. Furthermore, Rav Waldenberg asserted that since this prohibition is only recorded before the Torah was given and not afterwards, it only applies to non-Jews and not to Jews. However, there is a rule cited in Masechet Chullin 33a that if something is forbidden to a non-Jew then it must be forbidden to a Jew. He just paskens straight mechaber and rama? Regarding the OPs question. What happened to ????? A similar title is Rashkebahag, which is an acronym for "Rabbon shel kol bnei hagolah" (The sage and teacher of the entire Jewish diaspora). judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/5553/. The Posek HaDor is the man whose halachic knowledge is greater than anyone else's, and furthermore, is considered to have " da'as Torah ," divine inspiration. I honestly dont know. Armed with this information, do we now assume that he is not a true Gadol Hador anymore because he is only sensitive to expectant mothers and not sick people at the end of life? Randomex, Rav Herschel Schachter, Rav Gedalia Schwartz, Rav Mordechai Willig. What is so frightening is that this level of religious fervor is The premise of the question is all wrong. Remembering Rav Ovadia Yosef", "Hacham Ovadia Yosef The Most Accomplished Rav of Recent Generations", "A Glimpse Into The Life Of The Gadol Hador, Maran Hagaon HaRav Aron Leib Shteinman ZATZAL", "Important Letter From the Gadol Hador, Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita", Biographies of Gedolim: Alphabetical Index, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gadol&oldid=1141396649, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 21:30. Maran HaRav Chaim Kanievsky suffered a massive heart attack this afternoon and was niftar in his home shortly thereafter. At the same time in Poland it was the Noda beYehuda as Gadol. Gadolim like Rav Chaim Ozer or Rav Meir Shapiro were more than Poseks, they were political leaders meaning they were involved with the government and general welfare of the community. I dont know about leader but Rav Chaim is no doubt Gadol Hador. It takes a (big and global) village ! Reading the comments here makes me wonder just how childish most peoples views on yiddishkeit are and how uninformed they are about what happens in the world of gedolei torah. Does this mean he is the next Gadol HaDor? Can the Spiritual Weapon spell be used as cover? She served in the IDF for two years, and won the Miss Israel title in 2004. The term gadol hador refers to the "great/est (one of) the generation" denoting one rabbi who is presumed to be even greater than the others. Prior to Degel HaTorah's late 1980s break from Agudat Israel (because of the dominance of the Polish Hasidic groups), there was only one Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Israel. Who is today's gadol hador in the US and out of the US, that you can go to for a bracha, that sees both women and not just men? observances as can be. Gaon: R Tzvi Pesach frank was niftar almost two years before R Ahoron TZATZAL. Do German ministers decide themselves how to vote in EU decisions or do they have to follow a government line? [9] It was decided at the time that two councils would be set up for the movement: a council of homeowners, and a council of rabbis,[10] composed of leading rabbis from around the world.[11]. This is why Iran is for the first sixty years of his life, HaRav Tzvi Yehuda remained humbly in the background of his father who was Israel's Chief Rabbi. Rav Meir Shapiro was a member of the Polish Parliment, such a thing is almost unheard of nowadays and Rav Chaim Ozer frequently commumnicated with the Authorities on issues related to the community . One of the Sages told his student, Moshe, you have spoken well (Talmud Bavli Succah 39a) and Rashi there says that just as Moshe was the gadol hador, so is the gadol hador in every generation called Moshe, because there is an illumination of Moshes soul that shines within the soul of the gadol hador. Gaon Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank ztl was niftar in 1960 and the Tepliker Rov ztl in 1948, well before the 1962 date that iac referred to. What about Rav Samuel Auerbach? She said she gained the high-level access via the man she called Irans Dr Goebbels, the late-Nader Talebzadeh, who led propaganda campaigns and cultivated her as a friend and ally. Students should stand for a female Torah teacher. Even non-chareidi MKs and ministers would meet with them. Isnt he also big in the litvishe world? The Gadol Hador set the example and everyone else followed in his footsteps. In 1976, a woman in Shaarei Tzedek hospital was in her sixth month of pregnancy and the fetus was found to have Tay-Sachs disease. Surprised that nobody has mentioned Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky (Philadelphia) yet. Before the Holocaust, it was the supreme authority for the World Agudath Israel in Europe. Rav Chaim Kanievsky, Sar HaTorah, Gadol HaDor, passed away from a major heart attack. When the rishonim use the term it means that X is a gadol ha-dor, i.e., a great sage. Many have seen tremendous yeshuas after visiting. Its either R Aron or R Zalmen Leib . and our Distances and borders were a major role in not even knowing some Gadolim, Just to show how the distances effected, the Shagas Aryeh who lived in Lithuania replies in a responsum written to the Bais Efrayim in regards to a Noda BeYehuda he quoted, I never saw or heard of such sefer nor of the author, at the very same time when the NB was posek hador in his part of the world. In modern Hebrew, gadol as slang is used as an interjection to mean something is extremely cool, out of this world, superb, awesome, absurdly funny or hilarious. HaRav Chaim Kanievsky was born on January 8, 1928, in Pinsk, Second Polish Republic, to Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael At the beginning of Exodus 28, the Torah commands that the Israelites who are skilled artisans should prepare a specific list of items for Aaron and the priests to wear. Many have argued that Rav Chaim shlita was the top gadol hador since Rav Elyashiv was niftar, like GAON said above, and Rav Shteinman ztl and Rav Auerbach shlita came just after Rav Chaim. Share on Facebook. Hagaon Harav Mordechai Marcus Shlita, a tzadik and the biggest talmid chachom in America for many years. The servant ran and told Moshe, "Eldad . They only became known later, at the time in EY there was Tchebiner Rav, Rabbi Shimon Aharon Polansky known as the Tepliker Rav, (another example of an unknown Posek Hador who was long forgotten I bet you there are probably one or two people reading this that have ever heard from him, in fact Rav Elyashiv got semicha from him ) Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank. Privacy Policy. Last Friday afternoon, the collective hearts of the Jewish People broke. All in the name of God. A Forum for Orthodox Jewish thought on Halacha, Hashkafa, and the issues of our time. BH there are many gedolim in klal yisroel. We already have Chief Rabbis who are more in the nature of political appointees for the Sephardeshe and Ashkenaz tzibur but not all regard them as the leaders of our generation or consider them among the gadolei hador. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds Answer Burning Questions. It is inconceivable to picture Reb Yaakov coming to Reb Moshe's house, and being seated one seat down with a (very . Rav Chaim until now, while open to seeing the klal, has generally not been involved in klal issues, running of mosdos, politics, etc. Now that tragically Rav Steinman Z TKLLHH & Rav Avigdor Miller ZTKLLHH and Rav Ovadyah Yosef ZTKLLHH, and more tragically @the very young age of 70:- Rav Shmuel Yaakov Borenstein ZTKLLHH are no longer amongst the living, hence Rav Chaim Kanievky shlita is the absolute undisputed Godol haDor, and as he is about to turn 90, we wish him Arichas Yomim and excellent health for many years to come. Im surprised none of you blamed the Lubavitcher doctor that was caring for him, for his death. One would think that we would be on the same side on a lot of issues. I can see how someone who is a big proponent of individual rights would have a consistently permissive view when it comes to both of these issues. Was this song one of the more fun songs to record? How to go about any of this is beyond my pay grade. It is pretty obvious, however, that Rav Gershon Edelstein shlita will to a great extent take over Rav Ahron Leibs position in klal yisroel. In case of abuse. Friday afternoon after the gadol hador suffered a massive heart attack. Now its Rabbi D. Feinstein, Rabbi S. Kamenetsky, and a few others. Is he not a true Gadol Hador because he is only sensitive to the sick and dying, but not to expectant mothers? To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. Doesnt your family have its own mesorah? He is their direct connection to God. Who is qualified to vote? One Gadol for klal Yisrael has rarely ever happened, one of the reasons is technically, each region had its own. More importantly, who decides? Rav Shach was a Godol, but he was not the Chazon Ish, for example. Rabbi Dr. Steinberg, who was a young man of 23 at the time, asked Rav Waldenberg if he could publish Rav Waldenbergs response to this question in a medical journal that he was starting, called Asya. Therefore, Rav Waldenberg concluded that there is a Rabbinic prohibition for a Jew to have an abortion. Rav Waldenberg took the position that non-Jews are Biblically prohibited to have an abortion, but Jews are not Biblically prohibited because the source of the Biblical prohibition, as understood from the Gemara in Sanhedrin (57b), is from Parshat Noach (9:6): shofech dam haadam baadam damo yishafech someone who spills the blood of a person in a person shall be killed. 26 Feb 2023 01:46:24 Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. you guys are way to literal. ??????? so does his rav. When/where was the first known usage of the specific term gadol hador referencing a generational Rabbinic leader in any widely recognized source? RT @Jewish_Bookery: R. Dovid is on the money. I feel triply abandoned now. Joseph I would like to know what makes you consider someones as a gadol haddar if he has a lot of followers, how much power he yields or how great you look at him to be? Have to add a location or affiliation in order to disambiguate i am not why... 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