#128 - Rabbi Akiva Eger I - Genius, Battles & Compassion

Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude. As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention 08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Scholarship and Influence 16:10 Reb Akiva Eger's Reluctance to Give Decisions 27:21 The Appointment Controversy in Posen 35:24 Acts of Kindness and Strength in Psak 39:40 Conclusion and Preview of Part 2