Kaminetz Yeshiva Head Hospitalized After Collapsing, Recounts Rabbi's Stance on Torah Honor
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Rabbi Boruch Dov Lichtenstein, head of the Kaminetz Yeshiva, collapsed and was hospitalized but has since recovered consciousness. From his hospital bed, he asked another rabbi to share a story about the Chafetz Chaim's strong stance on upholding the honor of Torah, even over fundraising concerns. The story highlights the importance of respecting Torah scholars and following their guidance without question.
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- Kaminetz Yeshiva head Rabbi Boruch Dov Lichtenstein was hospitalized after collapsing.
- He has since regained consciousness and is recovering in the hospital.
- He requested a story about the Chafetz Chaim's defense of Torah honor be told.
- The Chafetz Chaim prioritized Torah honor over yeshiva fundraising.
- The story emphasizes unwavering respect for Torah leaders.
Rabbi Boruch Dov Lichtenstein, head of the Kaminetz Yeshiva, collapsed on Friday and was taken to the hospital. He has since regained full consciousness. From his hospital bed, Rabbi Lichtenstein requested that Rabbi Boruch Dov Leibowitz, another prominent Torah leader, share a story during his upcoming yeshiva lecture. The story concerns the Chafetz Chaim, who wrote a sharp letter condemning a city official named Rubinstein for questioning the authority of Rabbi Chaim. When Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan learned of this, he asked the Chafetz Chaim to soften his words, fearing it could harm fundraising for the Yeshiva Committee. The Chafetz Chaim responded that "the honor of Torah" was more important than the yeshivas' existence, emphasizing that upholding Torah honor is paramount. Rabbi Lichtenstein's full Hebrew name for prayers is Boruch Dov ben Sarah Leah.