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Lakewood Yeshiva Head Meets Leading Rabbi, Reflects on Historic Torah Legacy
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 23 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Malkiel Kotler, head of Lakewood Yeshiva, visited Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, who recalled historic ties with Rabbi Aharon Kotler and blessed the yeshiva's leadership. The meeting emphasized the unity of Torah study between the U.S. and Israel and included reflections on past efforts to strengthen Torah learning.
- 01Rabbi Malkiel Kotler visited Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, receiving blessings and warm welcome.
- 02Rabbi Sternbuch recalled hosting Rabbi Aharon Kotler in London during Torah strengthening missions.
- 03Rabbi Aharon Kotler once invited Rabbi Sternbuch to join him in Lakewood to teach Torah.
- 04Rabbi Sternbuch declined, preferring to study Torah in the Land of Israel.
- 05Rabbi Sternbuch blessed Rabbi Kotler and praised the Lakewood Yeshiva's leadership.
- 06A rare letter about Rabbi Sternbuch's connection to Rabbi Aharon Kotler was preserved.
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