Mendel Zaks
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Yosef Zaks | ||
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Yahrtzeit 19 Tevet | |
Menachem Mendel Yosef Zaks (
Early life
Zaks was born in
After the war, Zaks returned to Radun where he studied with his future father-in-law. In 1922, he married Faiga Chaya, Kagan's youngest daughter (who was 64 at the time of her birth).[1] By doing so, he joined Kagan as leader of the yeshiva and in all other communal affairs. Zaks was immediately recognized for his teaching and leadership abilities. His vast knowledge of Talmudic Law, coupled with a photographic memory and unending hours spent with his students attracted even more students to the Radin Yeshiva at that time.[2]
In 1925, Zaks incorporated the Yeshiva in the United States in an effort to raise money there for the operation of the Yeshiva and its charities.
Teaching career
Upon the death of
Zaks had an extraordinary memory, a pure mind, and was an expert in the Talmud and its commentaries.[4]
His sons
References
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