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Yitzchak Elchonon in New York where ;i~i~? cm~t, Roshei Yeshiva ofTelshe in P'"l~ 1"1, Rosh Hayeshiva of Telshe, in he eventually learned under Rabbi Cleveland, as a member of the hanhala Wickliffe, Ohio, member of the Moet­ Moshe Soloveitchik, with whom he (administration). He had an electrify­ zes Gedo lei Hatorah (Council of Torah developed a close relationship. ing hold on the talmidim, and eventu­ Sages) of Agudath Israel of America, Then, as a 17-year old, he traveled ally became Rosh Yeshiva. who was niftar (passed away) on 23 across an ocean, a continent, and an incal­ In 1977, Rabbi Gifter established the Teves, January 18. culable cultural chasm to Telshe, Lithua­ Yeshiva's branch in Telshe-Stone, near Always a student - the quintessen­ nia. From his first mesmerizing exposure Jerusalem. Two years later, with the tial ta/mid chacham, seeking wisdom, to Telshe, he advanced to eagerly taste and passing of Rabbi Baruch Sorotzkin amassing a remarkable breadth of then imbibe the Telzer experience, fol­ ?"~t, the Rosh Yeshiva of Tel she in knowledge, constantly probing for lowed by total immersion and ultimate­ Wickliffe, he was summoned to return deeper understanding .... Forever a ly full identification with Telshe. His to Telshe in America. master teacher - guiding, prodding, relentless pursuit of truth and dedicat­ In addition to his leadership role in pushing, clarifying, inspmng .... ed hasmada, coupled with remarkable the yeshiva, Rabbi Gifter was actively Incontrovertibly a Telzer - reflecting brilliance, brought him recognition as an involved in con1munal affairs in Cleve­ the majesty of Torah through total sub­ outstanding talmid chacham. He became land, as well as nationally and interna­ servience to Torah and complete an extremely close ta/mid of the Telshe tionally, through Agudath Israel, Torah involvement in its study .... A fearless Rav and Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Avraham Umesorah, and Chinuch Atzmai-Torah leader, clear-minded, Torah-guided, Yitzchak Bloch "!"'11. He became Schools for Israel. compassionate) yet uncompromising, betrothed to the Rav's niece, Shoshana More than serving as the paradigm uniquely articulate - inspiring and Bloch ·nrw, the daughter of Rabbi Zal­ for generations of American bnei Torah, enlightening his followers. man Bloch "!"'11, whom he married in Rabbi Gifter was the prototype of how Rabbi Gifter was born m America, just before the destruction of an An1erican boy can be elevated and Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1916. His fam­ Telshe, Lithuania, at the hands of the transformed into a Gadol ba Torah. ily moved to Baltimore where his edu­ Nazis Ct)'e' Mn". rr::i:~lln cation consisted of the conventional He served as Rav in Waterbury, A fuller tribute to Rav Gifter is being public school and afternoon Talmud Connecticut, until 1945, when he was prepared for a subsequent issue. --------------------- ---·-------·-·----------------·----------------~ The Jewish Observer, February 2001 3 - Two years in development ... - The product of two special conferences ... - With the input of over 100 Rabbonim, Mechanchim, Learning Specialists, Mental Health Professionals & Lay Activists ... NEFESH INTERNATIONAL The International network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals in collaboration with 0HEl CHILDREN'S HOME & FAMILY SERVICES Announces the publication of CHILDREN IN CRISIS bETECTION & INTERVENTION 1 'fdren in crisis IJZ • n C , tei:-;entto , an d in ~ DetectJ.ol'\ \f. 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"I see that you're sur­ avoiding Chillul Hashem is all the more cipals: prised at how quickly we expedited this loan. crucial, given our great successes and Nachum Klein' CPA accompanied his I'll tell you the truth, Mr. Springer. I rarely communal growth in recent decades .... client Irving Springer*, CEO of Horizons take figures on a spreadsheet at face value. Since September I have been a Realty, to present his financial statement to But your accountant- Klein? - well, he had "Partners in Torah" mentor to a cou­ the Vice President in charge of credit at his one of those black beanies on his head. My ple in Ariwna. We have two phone ses­ bank. Springer hoped to negotiate a large experience has shown me that a fellow like sions per week, each of which goes for loan for expansion of his cornpany. that, 1vho lives by a higher authority, just about ninety minutes. Until now, my The two 1nen had gone to yeshiva won't misrepresent the facts. I take him at main thrust has been to demonstrate together during their teens, and now n1ain­ his word." the sterling attributes of our Biblical tained a strong professional relationship for Ancestors, of Chaza~ and of our con­ over a dozen years. CHANGING PERCEPTIONS tinuous and miraculous mitzva-obser­ After entering the elevator of the bank vant Jews for generations. Actually, I building, Irving removed his yarmulke from his happened ten years ago. That do not regularly read the news. I found his head and slipped it into his pocket, "When was the way such matters were out about recent financial embar­ I'm in a non-Jewish establishment, I like my Talways viewed, and hopefully rassments amongst Orthodox Jews proposal to be evaluated objectively. My overt still are viewed. But, unfortunately, that from my Arizona Torah partners, and Jewishness seems to get in the way," he may not always be public perception, as I was speechless in response. It would explained. on occasion an Orthodox Jew or Jew­ be very constructive if I were now able "Please don't expect 1ne to do the same," ish communal group will - with the best to show them that that was a specific countered Nachum. "My yarmulke always of intentions, or with less than that - individual act, and was completely stays on n1y head, no niatter where." be misguided enough to engage in ille­ against our communal policies.
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