Ohr Somayach (book) explained

Ohr Somayach is a commentary on Mishneh Torah, authored by Rabbi Meir Simcha of Dvinsk.

Overview

The book, published in 1925, a year before its author's death,^[1] presents original understandings on Maimonides' Mishneh Torah. The work became popular and is studied by young yeshiva students and accomplished Torah scholars alike.^[2]

The author, Rabbi Meir Simcha of Dvinsk, is often known as the Ohr Samayach, after the commentary he wrote.^[2]

See also

• List of commentaries on Mishneh Torah
• Maimonides
• Ohr Somayach, Monsey
• Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem

Notes and References

1. Book: Bamberger . Rabbi Moshe . Great Jewish Classics . December 2017 . Mesorah Publications, Ltd. . Brooklyn, NY . 978-1-4226-1950-6 . 51.
2. Book: Zakon . Rabbi Nachman . The Jewish Experience: 2,000 Years: A Collection of Significant Events . June 2003 . Shaar Press . 1-57819-496-2 . 177 . Second.