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R. Yaakov Kamenetsky

Name	R. Yaakov Kamenetsky ר' יעקב קמנצקי
Dates	1891-1986
Location	Lithuania; Seattle; Toronto; Brooklyn; Monsey
Works	Emet LeYaakov (Torah commentary; also known as Iyunim BaMikra), Emet LeYaakov al HaShas, Emet LeYaakov al Shulchan Arukh
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• Name – R. Yaakov Kamenetsky
  • Hebrew name – ר' יעקב קמנצקי
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• Dates – 1891-1986
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