The Noda Biyehudah - The Story of Rabbi Yechezkel Landau by Rabbi R. Weingarten

Rabbi Yechezkel Landau, one of the towering figures in Jewish life during the middle of the eighteenth century, is best known to us today through his monumental work of she’alos uteshuvos entitled Noda Biyehudah, one of the authoritative sources in Halachah.   But there is also a great deal to be learned from the brilliant and saintly life of this outstanding personage, which was filled with instructive and inspirational lessons. “The Noda Biyehudah: The Story of Rabbi Yechezkel Landau” is a beautifully written biography that tells the life story of this great protector and leader of his people. Its pages are filled with wonderful stories and anecdotes, from his early childhood through his adult years, that demonstrate his amazing brilliance in solving seemingly insoluble problems, both in the realm of Halachah and in every-day life.   particular attention is devoted to his experiences as Chief Rabbi of Prague. He emerges as a devoted rosh yeshivah, a compassionate rabbi, a strong community leader and a skillful negotiator with governments during the numerous wars and threatened expulsions that plagued the Jewish community   Hardcover Publisher: CIS Publishers (1991) Language: English ISBN-10: 1560620625 ISBN-13: 978-1560620624