| Rabbi Benjamin Blech | |
|---|---|
| Position | Rabbi Emeritus |
| Synagogue | Young Israel of Oceanside |
| Position | Professor of Talmud |
| Yeshiva | Yeshiva University |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1933 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| Residence | New York, United States |
| Parents | Rabbi Benzion and Mrs. Gittel Blech |
| Spouse | Elaine |
| Alma mater | Yeshiva University |
| Semicha | RIETS |
Benjamin Blech, born in Zurich in 1933, is an Orthodox rabbi who now lives in New York City.
Rabbi Blech has been a Professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University since 1966, and was the Rabbi of Young Israel of Oceanside for 37 years.[1] In addition to his work in the rabbinate, Rabbi Blech is a prolific author of books on Judaism and the Jewish people. He is also highly-regarded speaker, who has spoken on Jewish topics to communities around the world.
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Rabbi Blech received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yeshiva University, a Master of Arts degree in psychology from Columbia University, and rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.[2]
In January 2005, Rabbi Blech, along with Rabbis Barry Dov Schwartz and Jack Bemporad, became one of the first rabbis in history known to confer a blessing on a Pope, when they were invited by the Vatican to visit and bless Pope John Paul II at Clementine Hall in the Apostolic Palace.[3]