Chassidic Leaders

Learn about the life of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk, whose powerful example set a template for inspired leadership that became standard in Chassidic courts throughout Poland and Galicia.

Learn fascinating facts about Reb Zusha of Annipoli, who was one of the most beloved stars in the constellation of the third generation of Chassidic masters.

Rebbe Pinchas Schapiro of Koritz was an early Chassidic master and a direct descendant of Rabbi Natan Schapio, author of the Megaleh Amukot.

Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz was a renowned scholar and leader of the second generation of the Chassidic movement.

Explore the impactful life of Rabbi Shlomo Gotlieb, the second Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin.

Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, referred to as the Heiliger Ruzhiner, “the holy one of Ruzhin,” was royalty of the Chassidic movement.

The founder and sole Rebbe of Breslov, R. Nachman’s earthy and relatable teachings continue to touch hearts and light up thousands of souls to this very day.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel was a legendary, reclusive and acerbic leader of Polish Chassidic Jewry.