Rare Photos, Hundreds of Stories, Boundless Inspiration: Reb Aharon Leib: The life and wisdom of Rabbi Aharon Yehudah Leib Shteinman

How do you portray almost a century of utter genius, unique humility, unparalleled diligence, profound caring and, yes, loving warmth and a gentle sense of humor?

How do you capture the greatness of Reb Aharon Leib Shteinmanztl?

With true stories.

Reb Aharon Leib: The life and wisdom of Rabbi Aharon Yehudah Leib Shteinman, written byRabbi Naftali Weinberger, author of the hugely popular bestsellerRebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All, and edited byNina Indig, is a biography featuring hundreds of stories about Reb Aharon Leib, as well as many never-before published family photos and documents.

The source of many of these stories, particularly of his youth, is Reb Aharon Leib himself. When he was in his nineties, Reb Aharon Leibss grandchildren took turns spending the night in his apartment. To show his thanks, Reb Aharon Leib, a master of gratitude, told them stories about when he was young, knowing how much they enjoyed them stories of the Brisker Rav and Rav Simcha Zelig Riger, of the potch he never forgot, of the only time he made agoral haGra, which ultimately saved his life. Rabbi Weinberger spent many hours interviewing grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as Rav Chaim Kanievskyshlitaandtalmidimto discover these treasures.

Moving past tales of his youth, we read about Reb Aharon Leibs relationship with the Chazon Ish and othergedolim. We are amazed by Reb Aharon Leibs incredible patience and compassion during hiskabbalas kahal, when he spoke to countless people looking for aberachah, aneitzah, or just some comfort.

We visit that legendary two-bedroom apartment on Rechov Chazon Ish, and we meet the beloved and illustrious Rebbetzin Tamar Shteinman, who truly found her home with its two propane burners, peeling paint, and backless chairs beautiful and complete. We learn of her remarkablechesedand see how she raised a Torah-true family with the utmost simplicity and the greatestsimchah.

In thebeis midrash, in his home, flying all over the world to bringchizukto other Jews: Wherever Rav Aharon Leib went, he strengthened theemunahand love for Torah in the people he met. So its very appropriate that this major biography, too, will strengthen and inspire us.

Already in its 2ndprinting, visit your local Hebrew bookseller or go online today athttp://artscroll.com/Books/ralh.htmlto purchase the biography that will positively influence your life in a multitude of ways.

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