R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev is remembered for his fiery service of G‑d, his love for the Jewish people, and his advocacy before the heavenly court on behalf of the Jewish people.

"The Rebbe must know something we do not," whispered disciples of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. "Perhaps he sees a terrible calamity decreed for the coming year, G-d forbid"

"I learned the meaning of love from a drunk," said Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. "I once passed two drunks drinking in a gutter and overheard a conversation between them..."

The entire town would be paying attention to the new rabbi's first ruling. Everyone was sure to wonder: Why is the law of the Torah so opposite to common sense?

The Rebbe looked around him. It was obvious that only he had heard the heavenly announcement. "Has anyone heard of a tzaddik called Shmerl the Tailor?" he asked. No one had

And G-d spoke suddenly to Moses, Aaron and Miriam…And He called to Aaron and Miriam… If there be a prophet among you, I G-d make Myself known to him in a vision, and speak to him in a dream. Not so is it with Moses my servant… Face to face I speak with ...

Passing of the great Chassidic leader and advocate for the Jewish people, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (1740-1810). Rabbi Levi Yitzchak was a close disciple of the second leader of the Chassidic movement, Rabbi DovBer, the Maggid of Mezritch. He is ...

"He's qualified to pass judgement," said the Chassidic master. "He has a personal interest in the matter. He is preaching only because he is in need of funds to marry off his daughter..."