Archive for 2024

USC Shoah Foundation Reb Zalman Interview

Sunday, January 28th, 2024

Dear Friends:

In case you haven’t yet viewed Reb Zalman’s recollections of his Holocaust years, here’s the video interview they recorded:

Tallit of Rainbow Light

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

I have met many Jews in many kinds of shuls who wear a Tallit which was designed by Reb Zalman in the 1950’s. When I pointed this out, most of them didn’t know its background and history and so, I’ve decided to share it here. Much of what I wrote below is taken directly from an interview of Reb Zalman by Rabbi Yonassan Gershom from around forty years ago. Gabbai Seth Fishman

The B’nai Or Tallit Design

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