The Rav said of his illustrious grandfather, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, that â
biz Reb Chaim, shtaros geven a chaspa bâalmaâ â before Rav Chaim, contracts were mere paper. He also said that until Rav Chaim came and explained
Yoreh Deâah, it was just about pots and pans.
While the Rav may have been slightly hyperbolic with his comparison, what canât be denied is that the genius and brilliance of Rav Chaim was, in part, bringing a scientific sophistication to the Talmud.
I thought of that observation of the Rav as I was reading
Le-Chaber es Ha-Ohel: Exploring Connections in Tanach and Chazal by Michael Kaiser. There are many nice books out there, but it is rare to find a book as profound and stimulating as this one. Kaiser brings a level of depth and sophistication here that is quite impressive. Rather than just saying over a cute, short
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