RAV KOOK ON Pekudei PART 1: Always on His Mind

(The Splendor of Tefillin PAGE 17. Adapted from Ein Eyah vol. III, p. 26)Translated and abridged by Rabbi Chanan Morrison Parshat Pekudei It is said that the brilliant Gaon of Rogachov (Rabbi Joseph Rosen, 1858-1936) would compose complex Halachic responsa while simultaneously conversing in totally different matters. When questioned how he accomplished this feat, the Rogachover humbly replied that his talent was not at all remarkable. 'Why, have you never heard of a Jew saying his morning prayers while mentally planning out the day's business trip?