Matis Weinberg
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Matis Weinberg is an American
-born Orthodox
rabbi
and former rosh yeshiva
who now resides in Jerusalem, Israel
. He is a lecturer and educator and travels to teach groups in different parts of the world, such as in the United States and South Africa
. He is also the author of numerous books on Jewish texts and is a member of the famed Weinberg rabbinical family, which has been central to 20th century Orthodox Judaism in the United States. As well as this, he is the former dean at the Hebrew Institute of California and rosh yeshiva of Kerem Yeshiva, in California
.
is a series of books of discourses and discussions on the Torah
, under the title Frameworks. Currently Frameworks only covers Genesis to Numbers, Deuteronomy is a work in progress. In an introduction, a sixth planned book on the first Parsha, Genesis, was mentioned as being in the works after the first five are completed.
Another, earlier series discussing the Jewish holiday
s was also started, with only two volumes, on Rosh Hashana and Chanukah. They are numbered 1 and 8, respectively, presumably in reference to the fact that Rosh Hashana is the first holiday (The Jewish New Year,) whereas Chanukah is the last of the holidays, being the most recently enacted Rabbinical holiday. The series has seemingly been discontinued, though the books have had a new edition featuring new cover artwork published by Feldheim
. The remaining parts of the series, if published would include Yom Kippur (2), the "Shalosh Regalim" (3-5), Tisha B'av (6), and Purim, (7).
, long time rosh yeshiva
of Ner Israel Talmudical Academy and grandson of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman. He is the son in law of the late Rabbi Chaim Stein, the rosh yeshiva of Telshe Yeshiva
in Cleveland, Ohio
and is the nephew of the late Rabbi Noah Weinberg, founder of Aish HaTorah.
United States
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-born Orthodox
Orthodox Judaism
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rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
and former rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva, , , is the title given to the dean of a Talmudical academy . It is made up of the Hebrew words rosh — meaning head, and yeshiva — a school of religious Jewish education...
who now resides in Jerusalem, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. He is a lecturer and educator and travels to teach groups in different parts of the world, such as in the United States and South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. He is also the author of numerous books on Jewish texts and is a member of the famed Weinberg rabbinical family, which has been central to 20th century Orthodox Judaism in the United States. As well as this, he is the former dean at the Hebrew Institute of California and rosh yeshiva of Kerem Yeshiva, in California
California
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.
Works
Weinberg's magnum opusMasterpiece
Masterpiece in modern usage refers to a creation that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career or to a work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship....
is a series of books of discourses and discussions on the Torah
Torah
Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five books of the bible—Genesis , Exodus , Leviticus , Numbers and Deuteronomy Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five...
, under the title Frameworks. Currently Frameworks only covers Genesis to Numbers, Deuteronomy is a work in progress. In an introduction, a sixth planned book on the first Parsha, Genesis, was mentioned as being in the works after the first five are completed.
Another, earlier series discussing the Jewish holiday
Jewish holiday
Jewish holidays are days observed by Jews as holy or secular commemorations of important events in Jewish history. In Hebrew, Jewish holidays and festivals, depending on their nature, may be called yom tov or chag or ta'anit...
s was also started, with only two volumes, on Rosh Hashana and Chanukah. They are numbered 1 and 8, respectively, presumably in reference to the fact that Rosh Hashana is the first holiday (The Jewish New Year,) whereas Chanukah is the last of the holidays, being the most recently enacted Rabbinical holiday. The series has seemingly been discontinued, though the books have had a new edition featuring new cover artwork published by Feldheim
Feldheim
Feldheim Publishers is an American Orthodox Jewish Judaica publisher. It is headquartered in New York.Feldheim Publishers was founded in 1939 by Phillip Feldheim.-List of famous Feldheim books:*The 39 Melochos*All For the Boss...
. The remaining parts of the series, if published would include Yom Kippur (2), the "Shalosh Regalim" (3-5), Tisha B'av (6), and Purim, (7).
Family
Weinberg is the son of Rabbi Yaakov WeinbergYaakov Weinberg
Shmuel Yaakov Weinberg, known as Yaakov Weinberg was an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Talmudist, and rosh yeshiva of Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland one of the major American non-Hasidic yeshivas...
, long time rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva, , , is the title given to the dean of a Talmudical academy . It is made up of the Hebrew words rosh — meaning head, and yeshiva — a school of religious Jewish education...
of Ner Israel Talmudical Academy and grandson of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman. He is the son in law of the late Rabbi Chaim Stein, the rosh yeshiva of Telshe Yeshiva
Telshe yeshiva
Telshe yeshiva was a famous Eastern European yeshiva founded in the Lithuanian town of Telšiai. After World War II the yeshiva relocated to Wickliffe, Ohio, in the United States and is currently known as the Rabbinical College of Telshe, It is one of the most prominent Haredi institutions of Torah...
in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
and is the nephew of the late Rabbi Noah Weinberg, founder of Aish HaTorah.