Works
Wasserman was famous for his clear, penetrating Talmudic analysis. His popular works, essential material in yeshivas around the world, are unique in their approach. He would often quote his rebbe, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, saying "Producing chiddushim (novel Torah concepts) is not for us. That was only in the power of the Rishonim. Our task is to understand what it says." This approach is evident in his works, which include:
- Kovetz Heoros
- Kovetz Shiurim
- Kovetz Biyurim
- Kovetz Shemuos
- Kovetz Inyanim
- Kovetz Maamarim
- Ikvasa Demeshicha
Wasserman also published the responsa of the Rashba with annotations in 1932. His talmudic novellae appeared in the rabbinic journal Sha'arei Tzion (1929–1934) and in other publications.
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