Yitzchak Ginsburgh
Israeli rabbi and author (b. 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yitzchak Feivish Ginsburgh (Hebrew: יצחק פייוויש גינזבורג; born 14 November 1944) sometimes referred to as "the Malakh" (lit. 'the angel') is an American-born Israeli rabbi affiliated with the Chabad movement.[1] In 1996 he was regarded as one of Chabad's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism.[2] He is the leader of the Derech Chaim Movement[3] and founder of the Gal Einai Institute, which publishes his written works. His students include Charedim, religious Zionists, and Chabad Chassidim, as well as ba'alei teshuvah.[4] He is currently the president of a number of educational institutions, including the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in the settlement of Yitzhar in the West Bank.[4] Ginsburgh has lectured in various countries, and throughout Israel. His teachings cover subjects including science, psychology, marital harmony and monarchy in Israel. He has published over 100 books in Hebrew and English, most of which are edited by his students.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh MSc | |
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Born | (1944-11-14) 14 November 1944 (age 79) |
Religion | Judaism |
Spouse | Romemia nee Segal |
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Yeshiva | Tom VaDa'at (president) |
Organisation | Derech Chaim Movement (leader) |
Other | Founder of Gal Einai Institute; President of Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, Yitzhar; Dean of Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology |
Residence | Kfar Chabad |
Ginsburgh is a musician and composer.[4] Some of his music has been performed by Israeli musicians. His students include Torah scholars, academics and musicians.
Some of his statements regarding the differences between Jews and non-Jews have aroused controversy. Ginsburgh and his students have responded to the controversy by saying that his use of concepts taken from Chassidut and Kabbalah are far removed from the language that the media has adopted.