Opposition to The Mussar Movement and R Menashe of Iliya as a Talmid of the Gra

Jewish History Uncensored · Feb 18, 2026 · 53m

In this week's episode, we look at the opposition to the Mussar Movement. What type of opposition was there initially, was this connected to the issue of Yeshiva curriculum?

We also look at the issue of R Menashe of Iliya as a talmid of the Vilna Gaon. Why would one think he was a talmid of the Vilna Gaon? Why would one think he in fact wasn't?

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