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Rabbi Haskel Besser and Pre-War Germany

Rabbi Hasker Besser talks about his experiences with violent antisemitism in pre-war Berlin, right before Hitler became chancellor.

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barbara raugh -- April 27th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

I have convinced our Inspirational Book Study Group to read “The Rabbi of 84th. Street,” and I am excited to hear their feedback. I just loved reading the book and would dearly love to meet Rabbi Haskel Besser.

Angela Carovinci -- September 4th, 2008 at 10:41 am

I am reading this book for the second time…………….When asked by the author, “Why do you read so much (referring to the Torah/Talmud)?”
Rabbi Besser’s response:
“To know,to understand and to be a better person.”
Warren Kozak: “What do you look for in these written pages?”
Rabbi:”The truth.”

And so, also in the pages of The Rabbi of 34th. Street, I find the truth–preaching and teaching.

Angela

Angela

james ainoris -- October 16th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

I am interested in Rabbi Besser,s “Page a day Talmud study program” . Kindly refer me to where I can find info about joining. Shalom molekem! Ya’akov

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