Obituary: The Prolific Work of Rabbi Moshe Miller A”H – Author, Translator and Teacher
Moshe Katz remembers Rabbi Moshe Miller A”H was a renowned scholar and kabbalist known for his lifelong dedication to learning, teaching, and guiding others. Yet, despite his illness in later years, he continued to share his knowledge, focusing on authentic text-based Chassidism and Kabbalah, with more than 20 books to his name • Full Article
By Moshe Katz
Rabbi Moshe Miller was a renowned scholar and kabbalist known for his lifelong dedication to learning, teaching, and guiding others. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1955, he attended Jewish primary and high school before traveling to Israel to study at the central yeshiva in Kfar Chabad. There, he immersed himself in the study of Torah, Talmud, Kabbalah, and Jewish law.
Despite his illness in later years, Rabbi Miller continued to share his knowledge with a worldwide audience through free online classes, focusing on authentic text-based Chassidism and Kabbalah. He received encouragement from the Rebbe to share his learning with others and positively influence them, which became a guiding principle for his career.
After marrying Leah Kestenberg in 1982, the couple moved to England, where they joined the faculty of Carmel College and brought authentic Jewish learning and practice to students from diverse backgrounds. They then spent a decade in Israel, where Rabbi Miller taught at Toras Chaim, a school for young men interested in discovering Judaism.
Throughout his career, Rabbi Miller touched the lives of countless students and made a lasting impact on the Jewish community. His soul ascended on the final day of Chanukah, December 26, at the age of 67 in Miami. May his memory be a blessing.
Rabbi Miller was a prolific author, with more than 20 books to his name on a wide range of topics. He is perhaps best known for his annotated translation of the Zohar and his translation of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero’s classic Tomer Devorah, both of which included original commentary and annotation. He was also the author of Mishnas Chabad, an encyclopedic overview of the teachings of Chabad that was accessible to both beginners and advanced scholars.
In addition to his work as an author, Rabbi Miller was a frequent contributor to KabbalahOnline.org, where he wrote many elements of the “Kabbalah for Beginners” section, bios of significant Kabbalists, and pieces on the history and authenticity of the Kabbalah. He was also the creator of the popular JLI course “The Kabbalah of Character,” in which he applied the wisdom of kabbalah to the everyday human experience.
Rabbi Miller was known for his deep knowledge of Torah and his ability to share it with others in a fresh and engaging way.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Kestenberg, and their children Devoree Akselrod, Nechamee Brody, Tamar Miller, Mushki Golowinski, Yossi Miller, and Sholi Miller, as well as many grandchildren.
His legacy as a teacher and translator will continue to inspire and educate future generations.
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