Nechama Leibowitz | |
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Born | |
Died | 12 April 1997 Jerusalem, Israel | (aged 91)
Citizenship | Israeli |
Education | University of Berlin, University of Marburg |
Occupation | Teacher |
Organization(s) | Mizrachi Women's Teacher Seminary, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
Known for | Torah Insights |
Notable work | Iyunim, or Insights on the Weekly Torah Reading |
Spouse | Lipman Leibowitz |
Relatives | Yeshayahu Leibowitz (brother) René Leibowitz (cousin) Yoram Yovell (great-nephew) |
Awards | Israel Prize (1956) |
Nechama Leibowitz (Hebrew: נחמה ליבוביץ׳; September 3, 1905 – April 12, 1997) was an Israeli Bible scholar and commentator who rekindled interest in Bible study.[1]