Category: rabbeinu yonah
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Yarzheit – Rabbeinu Yonah
Today (27th Cheshvan) is the Yarzheit of my favourite Rishon (at the moment), Rabbeinu Yonah. His words are all classics of Jewish thought, and his commentary on Pirkei Avos is essential reading for every Jew (according to R’ Wolbe in Alei Shur). As you know, I have just translated this commentary into English, and you… Read more
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Rabeinu Yonah on Pirkei Avos
TorahLab has just published the first ever translation of Rabeinu Yonah’s classic commentary on Avos. The TorahLab team, headed by Rabbi David Sedley, has done a remarkable job at adding a significant contribution to Jewish literature and understanding. A little about the book and its history. “There were many great Torah authors and many styles… Read more
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Rabbeinu Yonah on Pirkei Avos – Its HERE!
IT IS HERE! What a great way to prepare for Yom Tov – to go to the printer and collect THE BOOK! I have translated Rabbeinu Yonah‘s commentary on Pirkei Avos, which is an essential commentary on Avos, which until now has not been available to the English speaking public. R’ Wolbe writes that this… Read more