Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888) was a German rabbi best known for developing the philosophy of Torah im Derech Eretz, which advocates for the integration of secular knowledge with Jewish learning. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he served as a rabbi in Oldenburg, Emden, and finally Frankfurt am Main, where he became a major intellectual figure in the Jewish community.

Rabbi Hirsch's teachings emphasized the importance of both religious and secular studies, advocating for a Jewish education that includes a wide range of knowledge areas. His approach was aimed at helping Jews maintain their religious identity while actively engaging in the modern world. His written works, including the nineteen letters on Judaism and the Horeb, continue to influence Jewish thought and education.

Throughout his life, Rabbi Hirsch was a staunch defender of Orthodox Judaism, opposing the Reform movement that was growing during his time. His educational philosophy has left a lasting impact on the Jewish community, promoting a balanced perspective that combines deep religious faith with active participation in broader society.

Books

Collected Writing of R Samson Hirsch | 9 volume set Commentary on Tefilah Die Kunst Des Betens DIE NEUNZEHN BRIEFE / HIRSCH Dewarim / Rabbi Samson R. Hirsch / German From the Wisdom of Mishle HIRSCH CHUMASCH DEWARIM HIRSCH CHUMASCH SCHMOT HIRSCH CHUMASCH WAJIKRA HIRSCH PSALMEN | The Psalms by Hirsch In German HIRSCH SIDDUR Hirsch Chumash Index Hirsch Chumash | 5 Volume Complete set Hirsch Haggadah JESCHURUN / HIRSCH Jewish Symbolism / Samson Raphael Hirsch Meditations on the Torah Megillas Shir Hashirim Rav Hirsch Moadim Perspectives: Pesach - Shavuos Moadim Perspectives: Sefirah-Fast Days,Tu B'Shevat- Consolation and Faith Osef kitve ha-Rav Shimshon Refaʼel Hirsh: be-tirgum ḥadash li-Leshon ha-ḳodesh SPRUCHE DER VATER / HIRSCH The Hirsch Siddur, Revised The Hirsch Tehillim (English and Hebrew)- New Revised edition (English and Hebrew Edition) The Hirsch Tehillim | Compact edition The Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Dictionary The Twelve Prophets (Trei Asar): Translation and commentary of the Twelve Prophets following the Interpretative Method of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Torah im Derech Eretz: The Educational Philosophy of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch Treasures from the Hirsch Chumash | 2 Volume Boxed Set | Timeless selections from Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch's classic commentary U / Hirsch Siddur U / Horeb / Rav Hirsch U/ HIRSCH PENTATEUCH SET USED COPY | Collected Writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch | Volume 1 Volume 8 / Collected Writings / R Samson R Hirsch חכמת משלי | פירוש של רש״ר הירש על ספר משלי