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Renowned Hasidism Historian Rabbi Yitzhak Alfasi Dies at 96 in Tel Aviv
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
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Rabbi Dr. Yitzhak Alfasi, a leading historian of Hasidism and rabbi in Tel Aviv, died at 96. He authored over 90 seminal books on Hasidic history, including a major encyclopedia, preserving the legacy of many Hasidic leaders and communities.
- 01Rabbi Yitzhak Alfasi, a renowned Hasidism historian, died at age 96 in Tel Aviv.
- 02He authored over 90 foundational books, including the 'Encyclopedia of Hasidism.'
- 03His works cover many Hasidic dynasties, including Gur, Chabad, Ruzhin, and Breslov.
- 04Alfasi wrote all his books by hand with meticulous research and source verification.
- 05He served as rabbi of the Goren synagogue and edited the weekly Torah newsletter 'Shabbat BeShabbato.'
- 06His last book was the 'Encyclopedia of the House of Ruzhin,' published by the Stefanesht Institute.
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