#128 - Rabbi Akiva Eger I - Genius, Battles & Compassion
Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude.
As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews
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00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention
08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Scholarship and Influence
16:10 Reb Akiva Eger's Reluctance to Give Decisions
27:21 The Appointment Controversy in Posen
35:24 Acts of Kindness and Strength in Psak
39:40 Conclusion and Preview of
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2024-06-25
39 min
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