An appreciation of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz – opinion
In effect what Rashi had been for all students of Talmud for 1,000 years, Steinsaltz became for thousands in this generation.
POPE FRANCIS poses with Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz during a private audience at the Vatican on December 5, 2016.(photo credit: OSSERVATORE ROMANO / REUTERS)