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Rabbi Meir was born to Rabbi Gershon and Esther in Miragrad, Poltava Province, Russia on 8 Tevet 5669 (1909). | Rabbi Meir was born to Rabbi Gershon and Esther in Miragrad, Poltava Province, Russia on 8 Tevet 5669 (1909). | ||
During World War I as a young child, his family's home was hit by a bomb and collapsed. After escaping from the rubble, he went to Rabbi Yona Cohen's house. Despite his young age, Rabbi Yona Cohen allowed him to join his classes. Between 1926-1932, he continued his studies at Tomchei Temimim in Kharkov, and after its closure moved to Tomchei Temimim in Nevel. | During World War I as a young child, his family's home was hit by a bomb and collapsed. After escaping from the rubble, he went to Rabbi Yona Cohen's house. Despite his young age, Rabbi Yona Cohen allowed him to join his classes. Between 1926-1932, he continued his studies at Tomchei Temimim in Kharkov, and after its closure moved to Tomchei Temimim in Nevel. | ||