Discover the life and teachings of Rabbi Menachem Zev HaLevi Greenglass in this captivating volume.
From his early years in Poland to serving as the chief mashpia in the Lubavitch Yeshiva in Montreal, Canada, Rabbi Volf's rich journey is chronicled with hundreds of Chassidic stories, vertlach and his profound Torah knowledge.
This English edition encompasses a comprehensive biography, offering readers a glimpse into the legacy of this legendary gaon and mekubal.
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Thousands of students were educated by the legendary Rabbi Menachem Zev HaLevi Greenglass - affectionately known as "Volf"—throughout his close to seventy years of serving as mashpia in Tomchei Temimim Montreal, the yeshiva he helped establish by direction of the Frierdiker Rebbe.Born in Lodz, Poland, to Aleksander Chassidim, Reb Volf was attracted at a young age to the derech of Chabad, enrolling in the Tomchei Temimim in Otvock. The outbreak of WWII sent him on a remarkable journey through Lithuania, Russia, Japan, and China, until he ultimately arrived in Montreal, Canada.In Montreal, Reb Volf served as the chief mashpia, mentoring generations of students and even concerning himself with their physical needs. Unassuming and with a cheerful disposition, he was always equipped with a witty response.Proficient in all areas of Torah, Reb Volf played a crucial role in compiling Sefer Haminhagim and publishing a halachic composition, Likutei Dinim, at the Rebbe’s instruction. Fluent in Kabbalah, he developed a fascinating relationship with contemporary kabbalists, orchestrated by the Rebbe.Aside from his immense Torah knowledge, Reb Volf was a treasure trove of Chassidic stories, fond of telling them during classes and farbrengens to deliver important messages.This English volume includes a comprehensive biography of Reb Volf’s life from Poland to Montreal, hundreds of stories and vertlach told by Reb Volf, and his writings and correspondence.
