Benjamin Blech
| Rabbi Benjamin Blech | |
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| Position | Rabbi Emeritus |
| Synagogue | Young Israel of Oceanside |
| Position | Professor of Talmud |
| Yeshiva | Yeshiva University |
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| Born | 1933 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| Residence | New York, United States |
| Parents | Rabbi Benzion and Mrs. Gittel Blech |
| Spouse | Elaine |
| Alma mater | Yeshiva University |
| Semicha | RIETS |
Benjamin Blech, born in Zurich in 1933, is an Orthodox rabbi who now lives in New York City.
Rabbi Blech has been a Professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University since 1966, and was the Rabbi of Young Israel of Oceanside for 37 years.[1] In addition to his work in the rabbinate, Rabbi Blech is a prolific author of books on Judaism and the Jewish people. He is also highly-regarded speaker, who has spoken on Jewish topics to communities around the world.
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[edit] Education
Rabbi Blech received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yeshiva University, a Master of Arts degree in psychology from Columbia University, and rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.[2]
[edit] Relationship with the Vatican
In January 2005, Rabbi Blech, along with Rabbis Barry Dov Schwartz and Jack Bemporad, became one of the first rabbis in history known to confer a blessing on a Pope, when they were invited by the Vatican to visit and bless Pope John Paul II at Clementine Hall in the Apostolic Palace.[3]
[edit] Published works
- Blech, Benjamin (January 1991). Understanding Judaism: The Basics of Deed and Creed. KTAV. ISBN 9780876682913.
- Blech, Benjamin (August 1991). The Secrets of Hebrew Words. Jason Aronson. ISBN 9780876686102.
- Blech, Benjamin (January 1993). More Secrets of Hebrew Words: Holy Days and Happy Days. Jason Aronson. ISBN 9780876682234.
- Blech, Benjamin (December 1998). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture. Alpha. ISBN 9780028627113.
- Blech, Benjamin (June 1999). Your Name Is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings. Jason Aronson. ISBN 9780765760531.
- Blech, Benjamin (August 1999). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism. Alpha. ISBN 9780028631912.
- Blech, Benjamin (January 2000). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Yiddish. Alpha. ISBN 9780028633879.
- Blech, Benjamin (March 2003). Taking Stock: A Spiritual Guide to Rising Above Life's Financial Ups and Downs. Amacom Books. ISBN 9780814407875.
- Blech, Benjamin (September 2003). If God Is Good, Why Is The World So Bad?. Simcha Press. ISBN 9780757301230.
- Blech, Benjamin (March 2005). The Book of Passover: A Celebration. Citadel. ISBN 9780806525808.
- Blech, Benjamin (March 2006). The Book of Passover. Citadel. ISBN 9780806527376.
- Blech, Benjamin (March 2007). Eyewitness to Jewish History. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470053133.
- Blech, Benjamin (April 2008). The Sistene Secrets. Harperone. ISBN 9780061469046.
[edit] External links
- Deutsch, Claudia H. "AT LUNCH WITH: Rabbi Benjamin Blech", The New York Times, 7 December 2003.
- My Encounter with the Pope, May 15, 2009
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ RCA Member Biography http://www.rabbis.org/news/article.cfm?id=100638 Accessed 17 Aug 2008
- ^ http://spider.mc.yu.edu/news/articles/article.cfm?id=100064 Accessed 17 August 2008
- ^ "Largest Gathering of Jewish Leaders to Ever Meet With a Sitting Pope". http://www.pavethewayfoundation.org/Projects/MissionToVatican/PhotoPage2.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
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