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Obituary: Rabbi Shalom Povarsky, 85, Renowned Talmudic Scholar and Teacher

A world-class Talmudist with an encyclopedic knowledge of the Talmud and its commentaries, Rabbi Shalom Povarsky—a beloved teacher, known for his warmth, charm and loving smile— passed away on Shabbat, Dec. 26, after a brief battle with the coronavirus. He was 85 years old.

Like Father, Like Son: Becoming South America’s Southernmost Full-Time Rabbi

Rabbi Shmuel and Shterni Freedman, married in 2019, have moved to Bahía Blanca, Argentina to become the shluchim for this small Jewish community.