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Hayim Halevy Donin
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Hayim Halevy Donin (1928–1982), was an American Orthodox rabbi and the author of several books on Jewish living. Donin was born Herman Dolnansky in the city of New York and changed his legal name in 1955.
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american orthodox rabbi and the author of several books
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american orthodox rabbi and the author of several books on jewish living
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