Author Archives: Leonard Grunstein

Leonard Grunstein, a retired attorney and banker, founded and served as Chairman of Metropolitan National Bank and then Israel Discount Bank of NY. He also founded Project Ezrah and serves on the Board of Revel at Yeshiva University and the AIPAC National Council. He has published articles in the Banking Law Journal, Real Estate Finance Journal and other fine publications.

From Tu B’Av to Elul: Resilience and Renewal

Leonard Grunstein Aug 21, 20

by Leonard Grunstein The fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Av (Tu B’Av) and Yom Kippur are referred to in the Mishna,[1]Mishna Ta’anit 4:8. Talmud[2]JT Ta’anit 4:7, at page 26a (pages 23a-b of the Zhitomer ed.) and BT Ta’anit 30b. and Midrash[3]Eicha Rabbah Petchta 33. as one of the most joyous days of the year. As we understand why ...

Why did Nachshon and the Other Nesi’im Join the Korach Rebellion?

Leonard Grunstein Jun 19, 20

by Leonard Grunstein Nachshon ben Aminadav was a hero, esteemed individual and Leader (Nasi) of the Tribe of Judah. He is renowned for his courage and faith in being the first to jump into the deep waters of the Red Sea, before they were miraculously parted. He was also profoundly human, as discussed below. It is shocking to recognize that ...