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| name =Rabbi Yehuda Leib Minovitz | |||
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| description =Brother of [[the Alter Rebbe]] | |||
| alias =The Maharil | |||
| birth_date =1749/1750 | |||
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| passing_date = 1826 | |||
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| occupation =Rav of Yanovitch | |||
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| works =''She'eris Yehuda'' | |||
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'''Rabbi Yehuda Leib Minovitz''', known as '''The Maharil''' (1749/1750 - early 1826) was the brother of [[the Alter Rebbe]]. He was one of the heads of the "chadarim" established by the Alter Rebbe, and one of the writers of "hanachos" from his maamarim. He served as the Rav of Yanovitch. He corresponded with many Torah giants of his generation and wrote many halachic responsa, which were published in his sefer "She'eris Yehuda." | '''Rabbi Yehuda Leib Minovitz''', known as '''The Maharil''' (1749/1750 - early 1826) was the brother of [[the Alter Rebbe]]. He was one of the heads of the "chadarim" established by the Alter Rebbe, and one of the writers of "hanachos" from his maamarim. He served as the Rav of Yanovitch. He corresponded with many Torah giants of his generation and wrote many halachic responsa, which were published in his sefer "She'eris Yehuda." | ||
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The Maharil served as Rav in Yanovitch, but even before that he sat and learned in this town. | The Maharil served as Rav in Yanovitch, but even before that he sat and learned in this town. | ||
The Maharil was the one who advised the Alter Rebbe to travel to [[ | The Maharil was the one who advised the Alter Rebbe to travel to [[the Maggid of Mezritch]], but while on the way, his brother ordered him to return home after it became clear that he had left without informing his wife. | ||
After the Alter Rebbe's appointment as Rebbe, the Maharil served, in addition to his rabbinical position in Yanovitch, as responsible for the Alter Rebbe's second cheder. The Maharil also served as examiner and admissions officer for the Alter Rebbe's chadarim, and his admission requirements were particularly strict and included "comprehensive knowledge in Chassidus and Gemara, in Zohar, Midrash and Shulchan Aruch, in Kuzari, Ikarim and Moreh Nevuchim." It was very difficult to stay in this cheder due to the Maharil's tremendous genius. | After the Alter Rebbe's appointment as Rebbe, the Maharil served, in addition to his rabbinical position in Yanovitch, as responsible for the Alter Rebbe's second cheder. The Maharil also served as examiner and admissions officer for the Alter Rebbe's chadarim, and his admission requirements were particularly strict and included "comprehensive knowledge in [[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidus]] and Gemara, in Zohar, Midrash and Shulchan Aruch, in Kuzari, Ikarim and Moreh Nevuchim." It was very difficult to stay in this cheder due to the Maharil's tremendous genius. | ||
The Maharil also served as an intermediary between the chassidim and the Alter Rebbe. He was also the chief gabbai, and all matters of the Alter Rebbe's house were decided by him. | The Maharil also served as an intermediary between the chassidim and the Alter Rebbe. He was also the chief gabbai, and all matters of the Alter Rebbe's house were decided by him. | ||
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* His son, Rabbi Menachem Mendel | * His son, Rabbi Menachem Mendel | ||
* His grandson, Rabbi Zev Wolf, who published the "She'eris Yehuda" responsa | * His grandson, Rabbi Zev Wolf, who published the "She'eris Yehuda" responsa | ||
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