Sefer Gidulei Shmuel on tractate Bava Basra – exemplar of the Gaon Rabbi Zelig Reuven Bengis, the Raavad of Yerushalayim – Jerusalem, 1935 – first edition.
The stamp of the immense Gaon, Rabbi Zelig Reuven Bengis, , Raavad of Yerushalayim and author of “Liflagot Reuven” takes a place of pride on the title page.
The Gaavad, Maran the Gaon Rabbi Zelig Reuven Bengis (1864-1954) from the leading Rabbis of Yerushalayim and Gaavad of the Eidah Charedis. Born in Šnipiškės (Shnipishuk) to his father, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh. Studied in Volozhin and received Smicha from the Torah luminaries, the Netziv, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchonon Spektor, and Rav Chaim of Brisk. From 1894 served Rabbi in Boćki, Kalvarija, and Smolensk. In 1938 was called to serve as Raavad of the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, and emigrated to Eretz Yisrael for that purpose. In Oct. 1948, after the passing of the Maharitz Dushinsky, he was appointed his successor as Gaavad. Led the community with force. Maran Rabbi Shlomo Zalmen Aurbach and Maran Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv were from his illustrious students.
[2], 68 pp. A few moth holes. Dismantled spine. Partially detached cover. Good condition.
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