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Exploring the legacy of the rationalist Rishonim (medieval sages), and various other notes, by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh. The views are those of the author, not the institution.

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Worth A Thousand Words

Natan Slifkin

Sep 28, 2010

The Sukkos edition of the Hebrew edition of Mispachah featured an interview with HaGaon Rav Chanoch Ehrentrau, "Av Beis Din of Europe," speaking about "his close connection in his youth with Rav Dessler z"l, and his shimush with Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and with Rav Elyashiv." Take a close look at the top bookshelf... there's a copy of Mysterious Creatures, and The Camel, The Hare And The Hyrax!

(Hat-tip: R. Eliezer "Eagle-eyed" Brodt)