Eliezer Shach
Eliezer Shach was a prominent Israeli rabbi and scholar, born in 1914 in Lithuania. He became a leading figure in the Haredi community and was known for his deep knowledge of Jewish law and Talmudic studies. Shach served as the Rosh Yeshiva of the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, where he influenced many students and contributed to the growth of Orthodox Judaism in Israel.
Throughout his life, Shach was involved in various educational and communal initiatives, advocating for the importance of Torah study. He was also known for his opposition to the Zionist movement, believing that the establishment of the state of Israel should await the arrival of the Messiah. Eliezer Shach passed away in 2001, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Jewish education.