This site is authored by Rabbi Chanan Zevin, grandson of the renowned Torah scholar Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin, one of the leading figures in the Torah world of the previous generation and the founding editor of the Talmudic Encyclopedia.
Rabbi Chanan was educated at Midrashiyat Noam in Pardes Hanna, a pioneering institution known for cultivating Torah scholars with deep spiritual sensitivity. It uniquely combines in-depth Torah study with a Religious-Zionist spirit and a profound love for the people of Israel.
He later continued his studies at the famed Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, one of the world's most prestigious centers of Torah learning.
There, he absorbed the teachings of the great Torah leaders of the generation and received rabbinic ordination from the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Dov Povarsky.
During his years at the yeshiva, he authored two scholarly works:
One is on Tractate Yevamot, delving into the intricate laws of levirate marriage and chalitzah, and the other is on Tractate Bava Kamma, exploring civil damages through a clear and methodical integration of classical sources.
This blog continues his grandfather's legacy of bringing the profound depths of Torah to life in an accessible, relevant, and faithful manner, rooted in tradition yet open to the modern generation.
This blog continues his grandfather's legacy of bringing the profound depths of Torah to life in an accessible, relevant, and faithful manner, rooted in tradition yet open to the modern generation.
Midrashiyat Noam – Pardes Hanna
Founded in 1949, Midrashiyat Noam was among the first Religious-Zionist high school yeshivot in Israel.
It became known for its rare blend of rigorous Torah scholarship, open intellectual thought, and educational sensitivity—emphasizing love of the Land of Israel, Zionist values, and moral integrity.
Many of its alumni became influential educators, spiritual leaders, and public figures who helped shape the face of Religious Zionism for generations.
Ponovezh Yeshiva – Bnei Brak
Established in 1944 by Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahneman zt" l, the Ponovezh Yeshiva is a flagship institution of the Lithuanian Torah world.
Located in Bnei Brak, it is a global center for in-depth and expansive Torah learning. The yeshiva is renowned for its strict discipline and analytical methodology and for cultivating leading Torah scholars, heads of yeshivot, and rabbinic judges.
Ponovezh has become a symbol of Torah study for its own sake and continues shaping the yeshivot world across Israel.
Anthology of Essays Based on the Teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin
This anthology, curated by Rabbi Chanan Zevin, preserves and expands upon his grandfather’s interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing both halachic precision and spiritual depth.
Edited by His Grandson, Rabbi Chanan Zevin
This work compiles scholarly articles and insights rooted in the halachic and philosophical legacy of Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin (1890–1978), a towering figure in 20th-century Jewish scholarship. Known for his monumental Talmudic Encyclopedia and works like HaMoadim BaHalachah (Rabbi Zevin’s writings blend rigorous halachic analysis with accessible clarity, bridging scholarly and lay audiences.
Key Themes Likely Addressed:
Halachic Development: Exploration of festival laws, Talmudic reasoning, and historical stages of halachic debate.
Chabad Hasidism: Rabbi Zevin’s deep connection to Chabad thought reflected in his teachings and storytelling.
Torah Scholarship: Essays on rabbinic methodology, ethical imperatives, and responses to contemporary challenges (e.g., his stance on yeshiva students and military service)
The anthology, curated by Rabbi Chanan Zevin, preserves and expands upon his grandfather’s interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing both halachic precision and spiritual depth.
