An Ideal Rosh Yeshiva: By His Light: Character and Values in the Service of God and Leaves of Faith by Rav

This review gives a broad overview of the recent volumes of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein’s thought. Topics covered in the review include his approach to Judaism, an analysis of his intellectual influences, his views of modernity, and his place in contemporary Orthodoxy. The review points out the seminal role of these essays for the formation of Centrist Orthodox thought over the last thirty years. Biography: Rabbi Dr. Alan Brill teaches Jewish Thought at Yeshiva University, co-Founder and Dean of Kavvanah: Center for Jewish Thought. He is the author of Thinking God: The Mysticism of R. Zadok of Lublin and has a forthcoming volume on Judaism and Other Religions. The Edah Journal 5:1 Edah, Inc. © 2005 Tammuz 5765 R ev ie w E ss ay