About Hillel Zaks
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 83). Hillel Zaks was an Israeli and American rabbi.
Hillel Zaks (; February 2, 1931 – January 13, 2015) was the founder and rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah in Kiryat Sefer.
He was the son of Mendel and Faiga Chaya Zaks, the youngest daughter of Israel Meir Kagan.
He served as one of Hebron Yeshiva's senior roshei yeshiva until he founded Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah in Kiryat Sefer.
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Who was Hillel Zaks?
Rosh yeshiva
When was Hillel Zaks born?
Hillel Zaks was born on 2 February 1931 in Raduń.
When did Hillel Zaks die?
Hillel Zaks died on 13 January 2015 in Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center.
What was Hillel Zaks's occupation?
Hillel Zaks was a rabbi.
What nationality was Hillel Zaks?
Hillel Zaks was Israeli and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hillel Zaks. https://biography.guide/hillel-zaks/
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