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Rabbi '''Yisrael Eliyahu Weintraub''', known as Reb Yisroel Elya Weintraub, (1932–2010) was known as one of the leading [[Kabbalah|Kabbalists]] of his generation. The [[Gadol|leader]] of Jewry, Rabbi [[Elazar Menachem Shach]], encouraged many people to flock to him for his advice on various matters of life.<ref>[http://haemtza.blogspot.com/2009/01/denigrating-torah.html Denigrating Torah]</ref>


[[File:רבי ישראל אליהו וינטרויב בכנס וכתבתם.jpg|thumb|Hebrew: Speaker at the Amali Torah Conference organized and written by an organization]]
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Rabbi Weintraub was born in the [[Brownsville, Brooklyn|Brownsville]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]]. While still a young lad, Rabbi Weintraub was known for his great diligence and devotion to the study of [[Torah]]. He attended [[Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin]] where he forged a student relationship with its dean, Rabbi [[Yitzchok Hutner]]. As a student of Rabbi Hutner, Rabbi Weintraub also developed clear views on [[Jewish philosophy]], especially following the methodology of Rabbi [[Judah Loew ben Bezalel]]. Rabbi Weintraub briefly served as [[Mashgiach]] of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin before [[Aliyah|emigrating]] to [[Israel]] in the early 1960s.<ref>[http://matzav.com/rav-yisroel-elya-weintraub-ztl Rav Yisroel Elya Weintraub zt”l]</ref>
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Rabbi '''Yisrael Eliyahu Weintraub''', known as Reb Yisroel Elya Weintraub, (March 25, 1932 – March 30, 2010) was one of the leading [[Kabbalah|Kabbalists]] of his generation. The [[Gadol|leader]] of the Lithuanian yeshiva world, Rabbi [[Elazar Menachem Shach]], encouraged many people to flock to him for his advice on various matters of life.<ref>[http://haemtza.blogspot.com/2009/01/denigrating-torah.html Denigrating Torah]</ref>


== Biography ==
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After a brief residence in [[Jerusalem]], Rabbi Weintraub moved to [[Bene Barak]] in 1965. There, he lived on [[Rashbam]] street and was a neighbor to Rabbi [[Chaim Kanievsky]]. In 1967, after the [[Six Day War]], Rabbi Weintraub penned – at the behest of Rabbi Shach – a pamphlet to explain to perplexed Jews the spiritual meaning of the Israeli victory.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/sefer-mikveh-yisrael-beurim-ve-hearot-be-divre-rabotenu-ha-rishonim-be-masekhet-mikvaot-uve-hosafah-elav-kuntres-veha-maskilim-yavinu/oclc/19162658?tab=details Sefer Miḳṿeh Yiśraʼel]</ref> In Bene Barak, Rabbi Weintraub studied in the illustrious [[Kollel Chazon Ish]],<ref>[http://rabbipinchoslipschutz.blogspot.com/2007/07/experiencing-greatness.html Experiencing Greatness]</ref> and studied [[Talmud]] with Rabbi [[Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky]].
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Weintraub was born in the [[Brownsville, Brooklyn|Brownsville]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]]. While still a young lad, Weintraub was known for his diligence and devotion to the study of [[Torah]]. He attended [[Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin]] where he forged a student relationship with its dean, Rabbi [[Yitzchak Hutner]]. As a student of Hutner, Weintraub also developed views on [[Jewish philosophy]], especially following the methodology of Rabbi [[Judah Loew ben Bezalel]] (The Maharal). Before attending Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin he attended the Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn and studied under Rav Abba Berman and Rav Shmuel Berenbaum.<ref>https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/features/rav-yisroel-eliyahu-elya-weintraub-and-rav-shimshon-dovid-pincus/2023/03/30/</ref> Weintraub briefly served as [[Mashgiach]] of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin before [[Aliyah|emigrating]] to [[Israel]] in the early 1960s.<ref>[http://matzav.com/rav-yisroel-elya-weintraub-ztl Rav Yisroel Elya Weintraub zt”l]</ref>


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After a brief residence in [[Jerusalem]], Weintraub moved to [[Bene Barak]] in 1965. There, he lived on [[Rashbam]] street and was a neighbor to Rabbi [[Chaim Kanievsky]]. In Bene Barak, Weintraub studied in the [[Kollel Chazon Ish]].<ref>[http://rabbipinchoslipschutz.blogspot.com/2007/07/experiencing-greatness.html Experiencing Greatness]</ref>
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Rabbi Weintraub also studied [[Talmud]] under the guidance of Rabbi [[Abba Berman]]. Upon the latter's death, Rabbi Weintraub recited [[Kaddish]] in his memory, a rite usually given to a deceased's son. [http://chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5766/EMR66features2.htm] Rabbi Weintraub eulogized Rabbi [[Shimshon Dovid Pincus]] [http://chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5761/tazria/arpincustzm.htm].


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Weintraub also studied [[Talmud]] under the guidance of Rabbi [[Abba Berman]]. Upon the latter's death, Weintraub recited [[Kaddish]] in his memory, a rite usually given to a deceased's son.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5766/EMR66features2.htm |title=Dei'ah veDibur - Information & Insight - IN-DEPTH FEATURES |access-date=2010-03-26 |archive-date=2006-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061028005820/http://www.chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5766/EMR66features2.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Rabbi Weintraub eulogized Rabbi [[Shimshon Dovid Pincus]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5761/tazria/arpincustzm.htm |title=Dei'ah veDibur - Information & Insight - NEWS |access-date=2010-03-26 |archive-date=2007-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208170601/http://chareidi.shemayisrael.com/archives5761/tazria/arpincustzm.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Rabbi Weintraub was the leading signator on the [[Herem (censure)|ban]] on books written by Rabbi [[Natan Slifkin]][http://www.shmoozenet.com/yudel/mtarchives/001055.html].


== Halachic Opinions ==
In 2009, Rabbi Weintraub opposed an "Adopt a Soldier" program to link [[Hareidi Judaism|Orthodox Jews]] with soldiers of the [[Israeli army]].<ref>[http://lifeinisrael.blogspot.com/2009/01/full-sicha-of-rav-elya-weintraub.html Full copy of Rabbi Weintraub's speech (hebrew)]</ref><ref>[http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22Adopt+a+soldier%22+weintraub&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai= Google "Adopt a soldier" Weintraub]</ref>

In 1967, after the [[Six-Day War]], Weintraub penned – at the behest of Rabbi Shach – a pamphlet to explain to perplexed Jews the spiritual meaning of the Israeli victory.<ref name=":0">[http://www.worldcat.org/title/sefer-mikveh-yisrael-beurim-ve-hearot-be-divre-rabotenu-ha-rishonim-be-masekhet-mikvaot-uve-hosafah-elav-kuntres-veha-maskilim-yavinu/oclc/19162658?tab=details Sefer Miḳṿeh Yiśraʼel]</ref> He explained that it was foretold that at the end of the exile, the Erev Rav (including Amalek) will be among the leaders of the Jewish People. Hashem rewards them with great success in order to pay them for their good deeds in this world in order to obliterate them before Moshiach.<ref>Weintraub, Yisroel Eliyahu “Divrei Hisorerus,” 22 Teves 5769, in “Bais Medrash Ponovizh Tzeirim,” B’nei Brak.</ref><ref name=":0" />


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Hebrew: Speaker at the Amali Torah Conference organized and written by an organization

Rabbi Yisrael Eliyahu Weintraub, known as Reb Yisroel Elya Weintraub, (March 25, 1932 – March 30, 2010) was one of the leading Kabbalists of his generation. The leader of the Lithuanian yeshiva world, Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach, encouraged many people to flock to him for his advice on various matters of life.[1]

Biography

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Weintraub was born in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. While still a young lad, Weintraub was known for his diligence and devotion to the study of Torah. He attended Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin where he forged a student relationship with its dean, Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner. As a student of Hutner, Weintraub also developed views on Jewish philosophy, especially following the methodology of Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel (The Maharal). Before attending Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin he attended the Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn and studied under Rav Abba Berman and Rav Shmuel Berenbaum.[2] Weintraub briefly served as Mashgiach of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin before emigrating to Israel in the early 1960s.[3]

After a brief residence in Jerusalem, Weintraub moved to Bene Barak in 1965. There, he lived on Rashbam street and was a neighbor to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. In Bene Barak, Weintraub studied in the Kollel Chazon Ish.[4]

Weintraub also studied Talmud under the guidance of Rabbi Abba Berman. Upon the latter's death, Weintraub recited Kaddish in his memory, a rite usually given to a deceased's son.[5] Rabbi Weintraub eulogized Rabbi Shimshon Dovid Pincus.[6]

Halachic Opinions

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In 1967, after the Six-Day War, Weintraub penned – at the behest of Rabbi Shach – a pamphlet to explain to perplexed Jews the spiritual meaning of the Israeli victory.[7] He explained that it was foretold that at the end of the exile, the Erev Rav (including Amalek) will be among the leaders of the Jewish People. Hashem rewards them with great success in order to pay them for their good deeds in this world in order to obliterate them before Moshiach.[8][7]

References

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  1. ^ Denigrating Torah
  2. ^ https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/features/rav-yisroel-eliyahu-elya-weintraub-and-rav-shimshon-dovid-pincus/2023/03/30/
  3. ^ Rav Yisroel Elya Weintraub zt”l
  4. ^ Experiencing Greatness
  5. ^ "Dei'ah veDibur - Information & Insight - IN-DEPTH FEATURES". Archived from the original on 2006-10-28. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  6. ^ "Dei'ah veDibur - Information & Insight - NEWS". Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  7. ^ a b Sefer Miḳṿeh Yiśraʼel
  8. ^ Weintraub, Yisroel Eliyahu “Divrei Hisorerus,” 22 Teves 5769, in “Bais Medrash Ponovizh Tzeirim,” B’nei Brak.
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