R. Israel of Ruzhin

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R. Israel of Ruzhin: known as the "Holy Ruzhiner"; 1796-1850; great-grandson of Rabbi DovBer of Mezeritch; one of the leading chassidic rebbes of his time; a close associate of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, third Chabad rebbe

Passing of R. Israel of Ruzhin 1850 Event

The 3rd of Cheshvan is the yahrtzeit (anniversary of the passing) of the famed Chassidic master Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin (1797-1850), known as "The Holy Ruzhiner." Rabbi Israel was a great-grandson of Rabbi DovBer of Mezeritch; a close friendship existed ...

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Menasheh the Informer Story

By Tuvia Bolton

Suddenly the knob of the Rebbe's door turned. The Chassidim ran for cover. 0nly crazy Beryl didn't run away

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Forty Days and Forty Nights Story

By Yerachmiel Tilles

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A Tisha b'Av Prank Story

Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch

They opened a skylight in the study hall and dropped a snare; when someone walked into the study hall, they would yank on the rope so that the snare fastened itself around him, and pull him up to the roof...

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The Disguised Prayer Story

By Yerachmiel Tilles

"Doesn't a living man need a sip of brandy once in a while?” said Reb Leib. But the Rushiner interrupted. “I'm sure you realize that he's just joking," said the chassidic master. "I'll tell you the secret of l'chayim..."

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