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| | title = Chornobyler Maggid | | title = Chornobyler Maggid | ||
| | image = Chernobyl Maggid tzion Anatevka.jpg | | image = Chernobyl Maggid tzion Anatevka.jpg | ||
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| caption = Twersky's tomb | ||
| | began = 1798 | | began = 1798 | ||
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| | successor = ] | | successor = ] | ||
| | spouse = Chaya Soro (daughter of ]), |
| spouse = Chaya Soro (daughter of ]), Feygele (daughter of ]) | ||
| | children = ]<br />Moshe Twersky of ]<br />Yaakov Yisroel Twersky of ]<br />Malka, Menachem Nochum Twersky of ]<br /> Avrohom Twersky of ]<br />Dovid Twersky of ]<br />Yitschok Twersky of ]<br />Yochonon Twersky of ]<br />Chana Chaya Twersky | | children = ]<br />Moshe Twersky of ]<br />Yaakov Yisroel Twersky of ]<br />Malka, Menachem Nochum Twersky of ]<br /> Avrohom Twersky of ]<br />Dovid Twersky of ]<br />Yitschok Twersky of ]<br />Yochonon Twersky of ]<br />Chana Chaya Twersky | ||
| | dynasty = ] | | dynasty = ] | ||
| | father = ] | | father = ] | ||
| | mother = Soro Shapira | | mother = Soro Shapira | ||
| | birth_date = 1770 | | birth_date = c. 1770 | ||
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| | death_date = 1837 (20 Iyar 5597) | | death_date = May 1837 (20 Iyar 5597) | ||
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| '''Mordechai Twersky''' (1770–1837), known as |
'''Mordechai Twersky''' (c. 1770–1837), known as '''Motele''', was a Ukrainian ]. He was the son of Rabbi ] of ] and the second ] of the ] ] dynasty. The family surname is Russian for "native of ]", although Hasidic tradition connects it with the city of ]. Unlike his father, who had lived frugally, he was known for requisitioning wealth from his followers. Seven of his eight sons were rebbes, from whom several branches of Hasidism emerged, including ], Chernobyl and ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://yivoencyclopedia.org/article.aspx/Chernobil_Hasidic_Dynasty | title=YIVO | Chernobil Hasidic Dynasty }}</ref> | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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| Twersky was born in Chernobyl to Sarah and Rabbi ], a disciple of the ] and the ] and author of the book ''Me'or Einayim''. | Twersky was born in Chernobyl to Sarah and Rabbi ], a disciple of the ] and the ] and author of the book ''Me'or Einayim''. | ||
| Twersky married Chaya Sara the daughter of Rabbi ]; after her death he married Faiga the daughter of Rabbi ] who was a student of the Baal Shem Tov. |
Twersky married Chaya Sara the daughter of Rabbi ]; after her death he married Faiga the daughter of Rabbi ] who was a student of the Baal Shem Tov.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=43712&hilite=7f822cbf-e14c-4fd9-92ec-8b28b2a7fe76&st=%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%A2%D7%A1&pgnum=20 |title=קהל חסידים החדש |pages=20 |language=he}}</ref> | ||
| His thoughts, sermons and discourses were published in his book ''Likutei Torah''. | |||
| Rabbi Mordechai had many Hasidim and many towns appointed him as their "]". Among his students are Rabbi {{ill|Israel Dov Ber of Vilednik|he|ישראל דב בער מווילעדניק}} (now ]) and Rabbi {{ill|Avraham Dov of Avrich|he|אברהם דב מאבריטש}} (of ]). | |||
| According to Hasidic thought, Twersky was in charge of sustaining all the ] (hidden tzaddikim) in his generation. Throughout his life Twersky collected large amounts of charity, and before his death he regretted not collecting even more than he did. | |||
| His thoughts, sermons and discourses were published in his book ''Likutei Torah'', which was praised by other famous Chassidic leaders. In 2001, the book was reprinted in a revised edition, with the addition of index, called "Likutei Torah Ha-Shalem". | |||
| Throughout his teachings, Twersky stressed the importance of pure speech and pure thought as a condition for a proper prayer connection. He also spoke of including all Jewish souls in one's prayer, even evil people. By doing so, evil people will stand a better chance of ]. | |||
| His nephew (grandson of his brother-in-law Rabbi Avraham of Korostyshiv) Rabbi ] named one of his sons Mordechai, while Rabbi Mordechai of Chornobyl was still alive, apparently in contradiction to Ashkenazi Jewish tradition which does not name children after living relatives. Asked about this, Rabbi Yisrael replied: "Our uncle from Chornobyl is already a few years above this world, as if he is not in this world." Twersky died a few years later in May 1837,<ref name=alfasi>{{cite book|year=1977|script-title=he:החסידות|language=he|edition=2nd|page=64}}</ref> exactly at the same date that Mordechai (Rabbi Mordechai Fayvush of Husyatyn) was born, on the 35th day of the ]. | |||
| While still alive, Twersky prepared his place of rest on the outskirts of the village of ] near Kyiv. He selected such a place: "because there is no house of idol worship, and the sound of impure bells won't disturb my rest in the grave". Indeed, his gravesite overlooks pastoral hills and the river. | |||
| Throughout his life Rabbi Mordechai collected large amounts of money for ] (charity), but before his death he regretted not collecting even more than he did. His thoughts, sermons and discourses were published in his book ''Likutei Torah'', which was praised for its holiness by other Hasidic leaders. Throughout his teachings, Rabbi Mordechai stressed the importance of pure speech and pure thought as a condition for a proper prayer connection. He also spoke of including all Jewish souls in one's prayer, even evil people. By doing so, evil people will stand a better chance of repenting ('']''). | |||
| All of Rebbe Mordechai's eight sons became rebbes in different cities. | |||
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| ] at the gave of Rabbi Mordechai Twersky]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 16 June 2024
Ukrainian rabbi| Mordechai Twersky | |
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 Twersky's tomb | |
| Title | Chornobyler Maggid |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Mordechai Twersky c. 1770 |
| Died | May 1837 (20 Iyar 5597) |
| Spouse | Chaya Soro (daughter of Aharon of Karlin), Feygele (daughter of Dovid Leikes) |
| Children | Aaron Twersky of Chornobyl Moshe Twersky of Korostyshiv Yaakov Yisroel Twersky of Cherkasy Malka, Menachem Nochum Twersky of Makariv Avrohom Twersky of Trisk Dovid Twersky of Talne Yitschok Twersky of Skvira Yochonon Twersky of Rakhmastrivka Chana Chaya Twersky |
| Parents |
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| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Jewish leader | |
| Predecessor | Menachem Nachum Twersky |
| Successor | Aaron Twersky of Chornobyl |
Mordechai Twersky (c. 1770–1837), known as Motele, was a Ukrainian rabbi. He was the son of Rabbi Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl and the second rebbe of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty. The family surname is Russian for "native of Tver", although Hasidic tradition connects it with the city of Tiberias. Unlike his father, who had lived frugally, he was known for requisitioning wealth from his followers. Seven of his eight sons were rebbes, from whom several branches of Hasidism emerged, including Skver, Chernobyl and Rachmastrivka.
Biography
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Twersky was born in Chernobyl to Sarah and Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch and author of the book Me'or Einayim.
Twersky married Chaya Sara the daughter of Rabbi Aharon of Karlin; after her death he married Faiga the daughter of Rabbi Dovid Leykes who was a student of the Baal Shem Tov.
His thoughts, sermons and discourses were published in his book Likutei Torah.
References
- "YIVO | Chernobil Hasidic Dynasty".
- קהל חסידים החדש (in Hebrew). p. 20.