Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Shteinman
Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Shteinman was a prominent rabbi and Torah scholar in the Haredi Jewish community. He was born in 1914 in Brest, then part of the Russian Empire, and later moved to Israel where he became a leading figure in the non-Hasidic Haredi world. Rabbi Shteinman was known for his deep knowledge of Jewish texts and his leadership in educational and religious matters.
Throughout his life, Rabbi Shteinman was involved in Jewish education, heading several yeshivas and providing guidance to students and educators alike. He was revered for his humble lifestyle and his dedication to Torah study, often spending long hours in study and prayer. His opinions and rulings were sought after by many within the Haredi community, and he was considered a spiritual successor to some of the previous generation's leading rabbis.
Rabbi Shteinman passed away in December 2017 at the age of 104. His death marked the end of an era for many in the Haredi world, and he was mourned by thousands. His teachings and leadership continue to influence many, and he is remembered as a sage who lived a life of piety and devotion to Jewish law and tradition.