Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz
Born in 1937
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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz , also known as Adin Even Yisrael, is renowned as one of the leading rabbis of the 20th century.
He is best known for his monumental translation and commentary on the Talmud.
Steinsaltz founded the Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications and has authored numerous books on Jewish topics.
He teaches at Mayanot in Jerusalem and has received multiple honorary Ph.D. degrees.
In 1988, he was awarded the Israel Prize, Israel's highest honor.
Steinsaltz's work has significantly contributed to making Talmudic literature more accessible to a broader audience, cementing his status as a prominent figure in contemporary Jewish scholarship.
