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Rabbi Isaacson pays tribute to Rabbi Kurtstag
I have expected for some time now to hear that the Av Beth Din, Rabbi Moshe Aaron Kurtstag, shalita, together with his wonderful Rebbetzin Batya, will shortly be leaving us to settle in our true homeland Eretz Yisrael, where their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are waiting with open arms to welcome them.
Rabbi Ben Isaacson, Johannesburg
It was Rav Moshe who, together with the late Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris, of blessed memory, whole-heartedly readmitted me to the Orthodox fold. It was also Rav Moshe who, together with Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein, shalita, on behalf of the Jewish community presented me with a citation in recognition of my years in the anti-apartheid struggle.
This much-treasured document today has pride of place in my living room, and will be reproduced in a forthcoming book on my life and career.
“The air of Eretz Yisrael is conducive to wisdom,” say our sages. With your arrival, Rav Moshe and Batya, it will be even more conducive.
Raymond
June 21, 2017 at 11:24 am
‘I feel sorry for Rabbi Isaacson as he has changed his views and beliefs more times than a teenager and hasn’t settled down and is still finding himself.’