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Aryeh Kaplan ( 1934 - 1983 ) was a noted rabbi and author, who had a background in both physics and Judaism . He is widely viewed as a prolific and original teacher; his work ranged from studies of the Torah , Talmud and works of mysticism to outreach and philosophy . He made a translation into English of the Torah (The Five Books of Moses ), published as The Living Torah . He wrote a number of highly popular and influential introductory pamphlets to many aspects of Jewish philosophy and Jewish principles of faith which were published by the National Council of Synagogue Youth , the official youth group of Orthodox Union . Having passed away at 48, Kaplan's works continue to attract a wide readership. He has been praised by Rabbi Pinchas Stolper , his original sponsor, for never fearing to speak his mind. He saw harmony between science and Judaism, where many others saw otherwise. He put forward creative and original ideas and hypotheses, all the time anchoring them in classical works of rabbinical literature . Rabbi Kaplan translated from Ladino (Judæo-Spanish) into English a 45-volume rabbinic work called Me'am Loez . He translated into English and wrote notes and introductions to classic works on Jewish mysticism , such as the Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation) and the Bahir (Book of Illumination). He also wrote three books on Jewish forms of meditation . He wrote and translated works related to Hasidism (Hasidic Judaism) and the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov . His works are read and studied by both novices and the newly religious. Translations have subsequently been made into other languages such as Russian and Modern Hebrew .¹

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Aryeh Kaplan ( (23 October 1934-28 January 1983) was a noted American Orthodox rabbi and author known for his "intimate knowledge of both physics and kabbalah ". He was lauded as an original thinker and prolific writer, from studies of the Torah , Talmud and mysticism to introductory pamphlets on Jewish beliefs and philosophy aimed at non-religious and newly-religious Jews. His works are often regarded as a significant factor in the growth of the baal teshuva movement. The Aryeh Kaplan Reader: The gift he left behind: Collected essays on Jewish themes from the noted writer and thinker .

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Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan ( ; October 23, 1934 – January 28, 1983) was an American Orthodox rabbi and author known for his intimate knowledge of physics and kabbalah . He was lauded as an original thinker and prolific writer and is most well-known for his translations of the Torah , writings on Kabbalah , and introductory pamphlets on Jewish beliefs and philosophy . His works are often regarded as a significant factor in the growth of the baal teshuva movement.

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Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan ( ; October 23, 1934 – January 28, 1983) was an American Orthodox rabbi , author, and translator known for his knowledge of physics and kabbalah . He was lauded as an original thinker and prolific writer and is most well known for his translations of the Torah , writings on Kabbalah , and introductory pamphlets on Jewish beliefs and philosophy . His works are often regarded as a significant factor in the growth of the baal teshuva movement . One of America's greatest experts on kabbalah was Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan (1934-1983). And while he lived past age forty, it was not by much. He clearly had begun studying kabbalah before the age of forty.

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American rabbi and physicist For the comic-book writer, see Arie Kaplan . Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan ( ; October 23, 1934 – January 28, 1983) was an American Orthodox rabbi , author, and translator best known for his Living Torah edition of the Torah and extensive Kabbalistic commentaries. He became well-known as a prolific writer and was lauded as an original thinker. His wide-ranging literary output, inclusive of introductory pamphlets on Jewish beliefs, and philosophy written at the request of NCSY are often regarded as significant factors in the growth of the baal teshuva movement .

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American rabbi and physicist For the comic-book writer, see Arie Kaplan . Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan ( Hebrew : אריה משה אליהו קפלן ; October 23, 1934 – January 28, 1983) was an American Orthodox rabbi , author, and translator best known for his Living Torah edition of the Torah and extensive Kabbalistic commentaries. He became well-known as a prolific writer and was lauded as an original thinker. His wide-ranging literary output, inclusive of introductory pamphlets on Jewish beliefs, and philosophy written at the request of NCSY are often regarded as significant factors in the growth of the baal teshuva movement .

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