Background
Simcha Raz was born on August 15, 1931 in Jerusalem, Palestine (now Israel). He is the son of Chaim and Chana (Mandelbaum) Rakover.
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A Tzaddik in Our Time: The Life of Rabbi Aryeh Levin
(In our day, the word hero is usually associated with acts...)
In our day, the word hero is usually associated with acts of valor, on or off the battlefield; sometimes with sports or cultural figures, adventurous types; but rarely, with those exemplary individuals who live humble, pious lives. Yet such was the life of Rabbi Aryeh Levin. Often referred to as the tzaddik (righteous) of Jerusalem, he was truly a giant of the spirit, a hero of the heart, and this is his life story. Born in Lithuania, he arrived in Jerusalem at the turn of the 20th century. Beyond his hours of teaching, his days and nights were filled with care and consideration for those in need. He regularly provided comfort to prisoners, patients in leper hospitals, and the downtrodden. His sincerity and kindness broke through boundaries, bringing light and love into the lives of thousands. Every page of this inspiring, heartfelt biography is filled with memorable stories, anecdotes, and Reb Aryeh s words of wisdom. It s rare to find a book that has the power to transform a reader s life into a better, more meaningful one, but this one does.
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Tales of the Righteous
(Throughout the generations, Jews have been inspired and g...)
Throughout the generations, Jews have been inspired and guided by the tales of gedolim, our great masters of piety and wisdom. Simcha Raz s Tales of the Righteous, newly translated by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, brings the lives of these masters to life. Raz s pithy vignettes and awe-inspiring tales show that together with their brilliance in Torah study, these rabbis were also paragons of sensitive, ethical behavior.
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Simcha Raz
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also known as
Rakover Simcha
Education
Raz has Master of Arts degrees in public administration from Hebrew University and rabbinic ordination from Merkaz HaRav Kook Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Career
Raz began his career, serving at the Israeli Defence Force as a rabbi from 1951 to 1953, later he became a captain there.
He worked as a general director of World Hebrew Union for 18 years from 1960. At the organization Cape Board of Jewish Education in South Africa he also held the position of general director from 1978 until 1982. Beginning from that year he began to work at the position of assistant director of the Centre of Guidance for Public Libraries in Jerusalem.
In addition, Raz was a radio lecturer on Judaism.
Raz is the author of several popular books on aggadic and hasidic themes, several of which have appeared in English translation, including A Tzaddik in Our Time: The Life of Rabbi Aryeh Levin, Hasidic Wisdom: Sayings from the Jewish Sages, Heart and Scroll: Heartfelt Stories from the Masters, and Tales of the Righteous.
Works
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A Tzaddik in Our Time: The Life of Rabbi Aryeh Levin
(In our day, the word hero is usually associated with acts...)
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Tales of the Righteous
(Throughout the generations, Jews have been inspired and g...)
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A Tzaddik in Our Time: The Life of Rabbi Aryeh Levin
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Quotations: “In my books, I have tried to present Jewish sources, concepts, and thoughts to the contemporary secular public.”
Membership
Raz is a member of B’nai B’rith organization.
Connections
Raz married Colleen Nurok in 1962. The couple has 3 children - Esther, Chana and Abraham.
