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| spouse = Chaya Soro (daughter of ]), Feygele (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
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'''Mordechai Twersky''' (1770–1837), known as the ''''']'' of ]''', was a Ukrainian ]. He was the son of Rabbi ] of Chornobyl and the second ] of the ] ] dynasty. (The family surname originally comes from Teverya, the Hebrew name for the city of ]). All of his sons were rebbes, from whom several branches of Hasidism emerged today, including ], Chernobyl and ]. '''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 &#124; 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 <nowiki>''Likutei Torah''</nowiki>. His thoughts, sermons and discourses were published in his book ''Likutei Torah''.

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".



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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Ukrainian rabbi
Mordechai Twersky
Twersky's tomb
TitleChornobyler Maggid
Personal life
BornMordechai Twersky
c. 1770
DiedMay 1837 (20 Iyar 5597)
SpouseChaya Soro (daughter of Aharon of Karlin), Feygele (daughter of Dovid Leikes)
ChildrenAaron 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
Religious life
ReligionJudaism
Jewish leader
PredecessorMenachem Nachum Twersky
SuccessorAaron 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

  1. "YIVO | Chernobil Hasidic Dynasty".
  2. קהל חסידים החדש (in Hebrew). p. 20.
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