Rav Chaim Kanievsky

Rav Chaim Kanievsky (1928-2022), Bnei Brak, Israel. A leading authority in Haredi Jewish society on legal and ethical practice, known as "Gadol HaDor" and "Sar / Prince of Torah". Born in Pinsk (Poland/Belarus) to R’ Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, known as the "Steipler Gaon", and Miriam Karelitz, sister of the Chazon Ish. Moved to Mandatory Palestine at age 6, never again leaving the country.