Reb Yisrael Salanter: The Story of Rabbi Yisrael Lipkin by Yaacov Dovid Shulman (Author)

In the 19th century, a leader of magnificent spiritual stature emerged in Lithuania, a gaon who made a lasting contribution toward the revitalization of Torah Judaism. This individual was Rabbi Yisrael Lipkin of Salant,knownas Rabbi Yisrael Salanter; he was the father of the mussar movement, which continues to shape the Torah community the world over to the present day.