Exploring the thought of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

the long version

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik served for more than forty years as the preeminent authority of centrist Orthodoxy, both as a halakhic decisor and interpreter of Jewish thought and theology. In his own person he demonstrated that the ideal Torah sage is creative, open-minded, compassionate, visionary and realist, profoundly committed to the world of Torah and Jewish law - and at the same time a sophisticated modern thinker. His contributions have inspired his many students and others to revisit his writings and lectures in order to better fathom his work. This collection of essays provides a panoramic view of the many vital subjects on which he held forth, and thus is a superb introduction to the work of this remarkable figure.