By COLlive reporter
To mark a month since the passing of world-renowned Talmudic and Torah scholar and commentator Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, the Steinsaltz Center in Jerusalem will host an online event entitled, “The Steinsaltz Legacy: Jewish Learning for All.”
Guest speakers include:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the UK
Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, Spiritual Leader of The Shul of Bal Harbour in Florida
Dara Horn, novelist and professor of literature
Ruth Calderon, former member of Knesset
Mayim Bialik, actress and activist
Rabbi Michel Falk, Rosh Yeshiva of Tekoa Yeshiva
Joseph Lieberman, former US Senator
U.S. Ambassador Ron Dermer
The event will take place, Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 8:00pm EST/ 7:00pm CST/ 6:00pm MST/ 5:00pm PST, and will be aired on COLlive.com.
The event will focus on the Rabbi’s legacy of bringing the words and teachings of Judaism to the widest audience, building understanding and respect within the Jewish community, and building bridges of mutual understanding between all faiths and peoples.
In addition to this keynote event, The Steinsaltz Center has initiated and will participate in a range of further events to commemorate his life and teachings, and to begin the work of continuing his tremendous legacy.
Events are due to take place in Israel, USA and Europe, in Hebrew, English and Italian, and in partnership with leading institutions including, the office of the President of Israel, The 929 Initiative, NCSY, The London School of Jewish Studies, The United Synagogue (UK), and others.
“We are blessed to continue to hold high the bright torch of my later father’s legacy, even in the dark moments after he has left us,” said Rabbi Meni Even-Israel, executive director of the Steinsaltz Center and son of Rabbi Adin.
He said his father’s life’s mission was “to open up the wonders of the Torah and Jewish teachings and philosophy to everyone, and we remain dedicated to this important task.”
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To take on a Mitzvah in his memory and to support his activities, visit steinsaltz-center.org
