Creation of Volozhin Yeshiva by Rav Chaim Volozhiner. How Torah Study Was Viewed by R' Chaim Compared to by Chassidut. Role of Memoir Literature in Writing History. Geographical Origins of Student Body - Jan 15, 2024 - Increase over time of political overtones affecting Yom Tov Sheni pesaq. R' Shneur Kotler vs. R' Aharon Kotler on Chabad. R' Chaim vs. the Gra on Chassidut. The different ways R' Chaim Volozhiner & Chassidut saw the importance & role of Torah study. Nefesh Ha'Tzimtzum (translation of Nefesh Hachaim) by Avinoam Fraenkel. The 2 different ways frumkeit-yirat shamayim & Torah learning interact & relate to each other. R' Shmuel Volk on arrogance. Prof. Albright. Nefesh Hachaim: Yirat shamaim is the END goal not a precursor. No blessing said on secular learning. Ignorance among Chassidim. Anti-Chabad sentiments in RIETS. Why funeral of Lubavitcher Rebbe was so quick. Comment by chassid at the kotel on Ethiopian Jews. Shaul Stamper's use of memoir literature to write history of Volozhin. Factors that caused increase in published memoir literature. Why was town of Volozhin selected? Changes in interaction of the local community & yeshivah, in particular, economic. שליח דרבנן. Creation of camaraderie among Volozhin students. R' Rakeffet's 1st IDF shiur & what resulted. Living in Israel creates an עם out of disparate olim. General Gad Navon. Geographical origins of Volozhin's students