Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes

Yesterday Rav Henoch Leibowitz, the dean of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, passed away. He was 92 years old.

Unfortunately, his control over his yeshiva and his talmidim began dissipating many years ago. His talmidim are currently running amuck in the world, destroying lives (mine in there too...), disrespecting any "hashkafa" not their own, and all around hating Jews the world over. And yet, they claim to be "into kiruv."

Unfortunately, now, with his death, they will be even more out of control.

None of this is the fault of the Rosh Yeshiva. He was an incredible man, and the few moments I had with him while attending Chofetz Chaim were amazing.

Most of all, the Rosh Yeshiva came off as HUMAN. Unfortunately, his talmidim turned him into a deity. I don't think he ever much relished his own deification, and he certainly tried to undo it. It just didn't work.

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes. Now that his physical form and influence are gone, you can surely expect the Chofetz Chaimers to be completely out of control.

What a shame...