Chaim Kanievsky
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Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky | |
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| Born | Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky January 8, 1928 |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Spouse | Batsheva Kanievsky |
| Children | Chana Steinman, Leah Koledetski, Rabbi Avraham Yeshayah Kanievsky, Rutie Tzivion, Rabbi Shlomo Kanievsky, Brachah Braverman, Deena Epstein, Rabbi Yitzchak Shaul (Shuki) Kanievsky[1] |
| Parent(s) | Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky Miriam Karelitz |
Rabbi Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky, (b. January 8, 1928), is an Israeli rabbi and posek. Kanievsky is considered a leading authority in Haredi Jewish society.
Biography
Kanievsky was born in Pinsk to Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (also known as the Steipler) and Rebbitzen Miriam Karelitz, sister of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz (also known as the Chazon Ish). He married Batsheva, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Sholom Eliashiv (grandson of Rav Shlomo Elyashiv, also known as the Leshem) and granddaughter of Rav Ahryeh Levin.
During the 1948 Israeli War of Independence, Rav Kanievsky, then a student at the Lomza Yeshiva, was called up for the army along with everyone else. He fought on the southern front against the Egyptians[2].
Rav Chaim's wife died in 2011. He lives in Bnei Brak and receives thousands of visitors every year from Jews seeking religious advice. A great deal of biographical information about Kanievsky can be found in the book "Rebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All" (about his wife), published by Artscroll/Mesorah in 2012.[3] Kanievsky is the official rabbi and spiritual guide for the nonprofit organization Belev Echad which was founded in Israel on 2011 and is dedicated to assist sick and disabled children and adults.
Published works
Kanievsky is the author of many works of Jewish law, such as Derech Emunoh ("The Path of Faith"), on agricultural laws, Derech Chochmoh ("The Path of Wisdom"), on the laws of the Jewish temple rites, and Shoneh Halachos (a systematic presentation of the popular work Mishnah Berurah). His halakhic rulings on prayer are recorded in Ishei Yisroel, and rulings pertaining to Shiluach haken are recorded in Shaleiach T'Shalach.
- Derech Emunoh Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Hashlama
- Derech Chochmoh [1]
- Sha'arei Emunoh [2], Zeraim Vol. 1, Zeraim Vol. 2
- Shoneh Halachos Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3
- Shekel Hakodesh [3]
- Orchos Yosher [4]
- Siach Hasadeh Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol.3
- Nachal Eisan [5]
- Ta'ama D'kra [6]
- B'sha'ar Hamelech [7]
- L'mechase Atik [8]
- Kiryas Melech [9]
- Commentary on Maseches Tzitzis [10]
- Commentary on Maseches Avadim [11]
- Commentary on Maseches Kusim [12]
- Commentary on Maseches Geirim [13]
- Commentary on Perek Shira [14]
- Commentary on Braisa D'Meleches HaMishkan and Braisa D'Maseches Middos [15]
References
- ^ Weinberger, Naftali; Weinberger, Naomi; Indig, Nina (2012). Scherman, Nosson; Zlotowitz, Meir (eds.). Rebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All (2nd ed.). Mesorah Publications. p. 24. ISBN 9781422612064. Retrieved July/22/13.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ צביעות? נחשף: הרב חיים קנייבסקי שירת בצה"ל
- ^ Rebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All
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