
Today, on the 27th of Teves, is the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shamshon Raphael Hirsch (1808-88).
Rav of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Known as the founder of the “Torah Im Derech Eretz” outlook.
Mechaber of Chorev, Perush on Torah, Iggros Hatzafon (The 19th Letters) etc.

