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a) Rabbis and Yeshiva Leaders (cont.)

Milikovski-Samsonov, Eliyahu Aharon Student of Hanaziv and son in law of Bunimovitsh from Volozhin. Born in Mitava (Leetonia) in 5634 (1864). The pages 213-221 in his book “Yaakov's tents” are dedicated to Volozhin. Died In Jerusalem in 5707, Sivan 16^th (4.6.1947).	Leybovitsh, Boruh Dov Head of the Slobodka Yeshiva Student of Rabbi Hayim Soloveytshik. Born in Slutsk, in 5624 (1864). Still infant he was introduced in the Volozhin Yeshiva. Despite his young age Boruh Dov was recognized for his capabilities. He practiced as Head of the Slobodka Yeshiva “Knesset Beyt Yaakov”. Died in Vilna in 5700 Heahvan 25^th (7.11.39).
Melzer, Issar Zalman Head of the “Ets Hayim” Yeshiva in Jerusalem Student of Rabbi Hayim Soloveytshik. Born in Mir, in 5640 (1870). Was called “Zonie der Mirer”. Wrote the book “The precious Stone” about the Rambam. Practised as head of the “Ets Hayim” Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Died in 5714 Kislev 10^th (17.11.1953), in Jerusalem.	Mohaliver, Shmuel Student of Rabbi Itsele and son in law of Rabbi Eliezer Fried. Born in Halovka, (Vilna region) in 5584 (1824) Nissan 27^th . Mohaliver was one of the first “Hovvey Zion” (Zion Lovers) members. Befriended with Hanaziv and with Rabbi Yosi Ber Soloveytshik. Died, in 5658 (1898), on Sivan 19 in Bialistok. For article see Table of contents, code 22.09.

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