Published November 08, 2009
When R’ Chaim Soloveichik was invited to become the Rav of Brisk, following his father, the Beis HaLevi, he made his acceptance conditional on R’ Simcha Zelig Rieger being appointed the head of the Beit Din of Brisk. That condition was accepted, and R’ Simcha Zelig was also hired.
R’ Chaim explained why he specifically wanted R’ Simcha Zelig to be hired. “He has a very special quality,” said R’ Chaim. “He is willing to admit when he makes a mistake. Even after he has issued a ruling, if he realizes that he was wrong, he will have no hesitation in declaring, “Imade a mistake.”
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