Adin Steinsaltz: Biography, Achievements & Lasting Legacy
Who Was Adin Steinsaltz?
Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (Hebrew: עדין אבן־ישראל שטיינזלץ; 11 July 1937 – 7 August 2020) was an Israeli Chabad rabbi, teacher, philosopher, social critic, author, translator and publisher.
Steinsaltz originally published The Talmud: The Steinsaltz Edition in modern Hebrew, with a running commentary to facilitate learning. It was subsequently translated into English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Beginning in 1989, Steinsaltz published several tractates in Hebrew and English of the Babylonian (Bavli) Talmud in an English-Hebrew edition. The first volume of a new English-Hebrew edition, the Koren Talmud Bavli, was released in May 2012, and has since been brought to completion.
Life and Career
Steinsaltz was a recipient of the Israel Prize for Jewish Studies (1988), the President's Medal (2012), and the Yakir Yerushalayim prize (2017).
Steinsaltz died in Jerusalem on 7 August 2020 from acute pneumonia.
Key Facts
- Born: July 11, 1937 in Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine
- Died: August 7, 2020
- Field: Literature
- Awards: Israel Prize (1988), French Order of Arts and Letters, Presidential Medal of Israel (2012)
Awards and Recognition
Adin Steinsaltz received significant recognition for their contributions:
- Israel Prize (1988)
- French Order of Arts and Letters
- Presidential Medal of Israel (2012)
Legacy and Impact
The influence of Adin Steinsaltz extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and their written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
Though they passed away in 2020, their ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
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