Memories of a Giant is a work about Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.
Edited with great care and devotion, it seeks to depict "the Rav" to the thoughtful layperson through the very human and personal perspectives of members of his family, as well as devoted disciples.
In addition to being a man of deep learning and powerful intellect, Rabbi Soloveitchik is presented here as a man of great chesed, profound personal piety and impeccable integrity. The eulogies (hespedim) collected in this volume, delivered by leaders of the Orthodox community, chronicle the impact of not only a brilliant philosopher and master pedagogue, but a caring, thoughtful and awe-inspiring teacher and role model.
-Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter


The Rabbi Soloveitchik Library, under the auspices of the Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Institute, is a collection of volumes designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of one of the greatest Torah giants of twentieth century Jewish life.

Published in commemoration of the tenth yahrtzeit of the Rav zt¨l, this volume contains forty-two eulogies, about half of which appear here in print for the first time, including the hesped delivered at the Rav's funeral by his brother, Rabbi Ahron Soloveichik zt¨l. The book also features an important introduction highlighting the Rav's life and major accomplishments by Michael Bierman, the editor, and an essay by Dr. David Shatz reflecting on the Rav's legacy ten years after his passing.

This volume is the first publication of the Rabbi Soloveitchik Library under the auspices of the Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Institute. It is intended to greatly enhance our understanding and appreciation of one of the greatest Torah giants of the twentieth century.