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My Uncle the Netziv: Rabbi Baruch HaLevi Epstein Recalls His Illustrious Uncle, Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehudah Berlin & the Panorama of His Life (The ... edition by Epstein, Baruch (1988) Hardcover
A first-person account of life with Rabbi Naftali Tvi Yehudah Berlin, Rosh Yeshivah of Volozhin.
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223 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1988
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April 12, 2020
I can see why this was a controversial book. The author expressed opinions and related anecdotes about contemporary touchy issues.
For what it’s worth non of what he writes seems untrue for two reasons. One, he expresses only admiration, veneration, and respect for all the characters. Secondly, it doesn’t seem like he has any bias whatsoever.
The author does a nice job to straddle talking about himself and relating the story. He has no choice but to do this because he is an integral part of it. Therefore, even though the story isn’t a comprehensive history of his life or that of the Netziv it’s both autobiographical and biographical.
One thing is clear in terms of the author himself. Even though he suffers throughout his life the Netziv held him in very high esteem. This gave him a lot of self-confidence and was the catalyst for his success.
The book relates all kinds of different perspectives on texts and tells very real stories.
Also, it deals with subjects such as the Rambam’s ambiguous writings, women’s roles, learning methodologies, tolerance, and communal responsibilities.
It’s certainly an enjoyable read. Even though it’s terse it packs a big punch.
For what it’s worth non of what he writes seems untrue for two reasons. One, he expresses only admiration, veneration, and respect for all the characters. Secondly, it doesn’t seem like he has any bias whatsoever.
The author does a nice job to straddle talking about himself and relating the story. He has no choice but to do this because he is an integral part of it. Therefore, even though the story isn’t a comprehensive history of his life or that of the Netziv it’s both autobiographical and biographical.
One thing is clear in terms of the author himself. Even though he suffers throughout his life the Netziv held him in very high esteem. This gave him a lot of self-confidence and was the catalyst for his success.
The book relates all kinds of different perspectives on texts and tells very real stories.
Also, it deals with subjects such as the Rambam’s ambiguous writings, women’s roles, learning methodologies, tolerance, and communal responsibilities.
It’s certainly an enjoyable read. Even though it’s terse it packs a big punch.
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