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'''Lechovitch''' was a [[Lithuanian Jews|Lithuanian]] [[Hasidic dynasty]] founded by Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch in [[Lyakhovichi]] (known in [[Yiddish]] as ''Lechovitch'' or ''Lechovitz''), following the school of thought of the [[Karlin-Stolin (Hasidic dynasty)|Karlin]] Hasidic dynasty. The [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]], [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]], and Kobrin dynasties stem from it.
== History ==
=== Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch ===
Born c. 1742<ref name=Yofeh></ref> in [[Nesvizh]], [[Belarus]], he was a descendent of of Rabbi [[Mordecai Yoffe]].<ref name="Hamodia"></ref> His [[surname]] has been recorded as Yoffe (the name of his [[Jaffe family|ancestors]]),<ref name=Yofeh/> as well as Perlow or Perlov (a name used by his descendents, the [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanover]] Rebbes).<ref name=List>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref></ref>}} He was a student of the Rebbes of [[Karlin-Stolin (Hasidic dynasty)|Karlin]], Rabbi [[Aharon of Karlin (I)|Aharon HaGadol]], the founder of the Karlin dynasty, and Rabbi Aharon HaGadol's student and successor, Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin .<ref name=List/><ref name=Jewishgen></ref>
In 1772, Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch became the rebbe in [[Lyakhovichi]]. However, in 1784, when his teacher Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin left Karlin for [[Volodymyr-Volynskyi]] (Ludmir), he followed. Later, together with Rabbi Asher Perlow of Karlin (the son of Rabbi Aharon HaGadol), he traveled to [[Medzhybizh]] where they learned under Rabbi [[Boruch of Medzhybizh]].<ref name=Jewishgen/> In 1792, Rabbi Shlomo was killed by a [[Cossack]] anti-Semite and Rabbi Mordechai was appointed as Rebbe in his place.<ref name="Hamodia"/><ref></ref> However, he would later return to Lyakhovichi.<ref name=Jewishgen/>
When Rabbi [[Shneur Zalman of Liadi]] was [[Shneur Zalman of Liadi#Arrests|arrested]] in 1798 together with a group of Karliner Hassidim, Rabbi Mordechai was among the group.<ref name=Jewishgen/> On January 18, 1810, he passed away, days after the death of his close friend and confidant, Rabbi [[Avraham of Kalisk]].<ref name=Yofeh/><ref name="Hamodia"/>
=== Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch ===
After the death of Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch, his son, Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch became rebbe. His surname as well is unclear, written as Yoffe (the name of his ancestors),<ref></ref> Malovitch, or Malovitsky.<ref name=List/> He led a yeshiva in Lyakhovichi where alumni included Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]], Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Katz Alexandrovsky (author of ''Shaarei Yitzchak'') and Rabbi Yisrael Shlomo Zalman Alexandrovsky.<ref name=List/> He died on October 2, 1832.<ref name=Yofeh/>
=== Division ===
After the death of Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch, several of his relatives and followers took positions as rebbe to succeed him. His nephew, Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow (the son of his brother Rabbi Aharon of Lechovitz, who died before Rabbi Mordechai), led many of the Lechovitcher Hassidim in [[Koydanava]], through his [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]] Hasidic dynasty.<ref name=Koidanov/>
A student of Rabbis Mordechai and Noach of Lechovitch, Rabbi Moshe Polier , the founder of the Kobrin Hasidic dynasty, succeeded Rabbi Noach as rebbe for many of the Lechovitcher Hassidim as well, leading his court in [[Kobryn]].<ref></ref> After Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin's death, many of his followers became Hassidim of Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the ''Yesod HaAvodah''), the founder of the [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]]. Rabbi Weinberg was a student of both Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch and Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin. Other followers of Rabbi Polier chose his grandson, Rabbi Noach Naftali Palevski as their rebbe.
A third successor was Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch's son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Malovitzky of Lechovitch, who led a small group of Rabbi Noach's followers in Lyakhovichi. He was succeeded by his son Rabbi Aharon Malovitzki, who in turn was succeeded by two son, Rabbi Noach Malovitzky, who died in 1920. Rabbi Noach's son, Rabbi Yochanan Malovitzky, was the last rebbe to serve in Lyakhovichi. He became rebbe at the age of 18<ref name=List/> and served in this position until he was murdered in [[the Holocaust]] in 1942.<ref></ref>
A son of Rabbi Aharon Malovitzky of Lechovitch (and a brother of the second Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch) was Rabbi Pinchas Betzalel Malovitzky. Married to Leah, the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel Weinberg of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]], he served as as a scion of both the Lechovitch and Slonim dynasties. He immigrated to the United States where he served as the Rebbe of Slonim-Lechovitch.
The dynasty as well stems from Lechovitch, as the first Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (also known as the ''Yesod HaAvodah''), was a student of both Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch and Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin.
== Lineage ==
Included in the lineage of the Lechovitcher Rebbes are the founders of its successor dynasties [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]], Kobrin, and [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]].
* Rabbi Mordechai of [[Lyakhovichi]] , founder of Lechovitch Hasidic dynasty
** Rabbi Noach (Yoffe/Malovitzky) of Lyakhovichi , second Lechovitcher Rebbe
*** Rabbi Moshe Polier of Kobrin, student of Rabbis Mordechai and Noach of Lechovitch, founder of the Kobrin Hasidic dynasty
**** Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim, student of Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin founder of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]] Hasidic dynasty
*** Rabbi Mordechai Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, son-in-law of Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch, third Lechovitcher Rebbe
**** Rabbi Aharon Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, fourth Lechovitcher Rebbe
***** Rabbi Pinchas Betzalel Malovitzky of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]]-Lechovitch
***** Rabbi Noach Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, fifth Lechovitcher Rebbe
****** Rabbi Yochanan Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, sixth and last Lechovitcher Rebbe
** Rabbi Aharon of Lyakhovichi
*** Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of [[Koydanava]], founder of [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]] Hasidic dynasty
== Notes ==
== Reference ==
[[Category:Karlin-Stolin (Hasidic dynasty)]]
[[Category:Hasidic dynasties]]
[[Category:Hasidic dynasties of Lithuania]]
[[Category:Lyakhavichy]]
[[Category:Judaism in Belarus]]
[[Category:People from Lyakhavichy District]]
== History ==
=== Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch ===
Born c. 1742<ref name=Yofeh></ref> in [[Nesvizh]], [[Belarus]], he was a descendent of of Rabbi [[Mordecai Yoffe]].<ref name="Hamodia"></ref> His [[surname]] has been recorded as Yoffe (the name of his [[Jaffe family|ancestors]]),<ref name=Yofeh/> as well as Perlow or Perlov (a name used by his descendents, the [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanover]] Rebbes).<ref name=List>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref></ref>}} He was a student of the Rebbes of [[Karlin-Stolin (Hasidic dynasty)|Karlin]], Rabbi [[Aharon of Karlin (I)|Aharon HaGadol]], the founder of the Karlin dynasty, and Rabbi Aharon HaGadol's student and successor, Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin .<ref name=List/><ref name=Jewishgen></ref>
In 1772, Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch became the rebbe in [[Lyakhovichi]]. However, in 1784, when his teacher Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin left Karlin for [[Volodymyr-Volynskyi]] (Ludmir), he followed. Later, together with Rabbi Asher Perlow of Karlin (the son of Rabbi Aharon HaGadol), he traveled to [[Medzhybizh]] where they learned under Rabbi [[Boruch of Medzhybizh]].<ref name=Jewishgen/> In 1792, Rabbi Shlomo was killed by a [[Cossack]] anti-Semite and Rabbi Mordechai was appointed as Rebbe in his place.<ref name="Hamodia"/><ref></ref> However, he would later return to Lyakhovichi.<ref name=Jewishgen/>
When Rabbi [[Shneur Zalman of Liadi]] was [[Shneur Zalman of Liadi#Arrests|arrested]] in 1798 together with a group of Karliner Hassidim, Rabbi Mordechai was among the group.<ref name=Jewishgen/> On January 18, 1810, he passed away, days after the death of his close friend and confidant, Rabbi [[Avraham of Kalisk]].<ref name=Yofeh/><ref name="Hamodia"/>
=== Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch ===
After the death of Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitch, his son, Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch became rebbe. His surname as well is unclear, written as Yoffe (the name of his ancestors),<ref></ref> Malovitch, or Malovitsky.<ref name=List/> He led a yeshiva in Lyakhovichi where alumni included Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]], Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Katz Alexandrovsky (author of ''Shaarei Yitzchak'') and Rabbi Yisrael Shlomo Zalman Alexandrovsky.<ref name=List/> He died on October 2, 1832.<ref name=Yofeh/>
=== Division ===
After the death of Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch, several of his relatives and followers took positions as rebbe to succeed him. His nephew, Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow (the son of his brother Rabbi Aharon of Lechovitz, who died before Rabbi Mordechai), led many of the Lechovitcher Hassidim in [[Koydanava]], through his [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]] Hasidic dynasty.<ref name=Koidanov/>
A student of Rabbis Mordechai and Noach of Lechovitch, Rabbi Moshe Polier , the founder of the Kobrin Hasidic dynasty, succeeded Rabbi Noach as rebbe for many of the Lechovitcher Hassidim as well, leading his court in [[Kobryn]].<ref></ref> After Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin's death, many of his followers became Hassidim of Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the ''Yesod HaAvodah''), the founder of the [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]]. Rabbi Weinberg was a student of both Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch and Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin. Other followers of Rabbi Polier chose his grandson, Rabbi Noach Naftali Palevski as their rebbe.
A third successor was Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch's son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Malovitzky of Lechovitch, who led a small group of Rabbi Noach's followers in Lyakhovichi. He was succeeded by his son Rabbi Aharon Malovitzki, who in turn was succeeded by two son, Rabbi Noach Malovitzky, who died in 1920. Rabbi Noach's son, Rabbi Yochanan Malovitzky, was the last rebbe to serve in Lyakhovichi. He became rebbe at the age of 18<ref name=List/> and served in this position until he was murdered in [[the Holocaust]] in 1942.<ref></ref>
A son of Rabbi Aharon Malovitzky of Lechovitch (and a brother of the second Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch) was Rabbi Pinchas Betzalel Malovitzky. Married to Leah, the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel Weinberg of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]], he served as as a scion of both the Lechovitch and Slonim dynasties. He immigrated to the United States where he served as the Rebbe of Slonim-Lechovitch.
The dynasty as well stems from Lechovitch, as the first Slonimer Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (also known as the ''Yesod HaAvodah''), was a student of both Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch and Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin.
== Lineage ==
Included in the lineage of the Lechovitcher Rebbes are the founders of its successor dynasties [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]], Kobrin, and [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]].
* Rabbi Mordechai of [[Lyakhovichi]] , founder of Lechovitch Hasidic dynasty
** Rabbi Noach (Yoffe/Malovitzky) of Lyakhovichi , second Lechovitcher Rebbe
*** Rabbi Moshe Polier of Kobrin, student of Rabbis Mordechai and Noach of Lechovitch, founder of the Kobrin Hasidic dynasty
**** Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim, student of Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin founder of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]] Hasidic dynasty
*** Rabbi Mordechai Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, son-in-law of Rabbi Noach of Lechovitch, third Lechovitcher Rebbe
**** Rabbi Aharon Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, fourth Lechovitcher Rebbe
***** Rabbi Pinchas Betzalel Malovitzky of [[Slonim (Hasidic dynasty)|Slonim]]-Lechovitch
***** Rabbi Noach Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, fifth Lechovitcher Rebbe
****** Rabbi Yochanan Malovitzky of Lyakhovichi, sixth and last Lechovitcher Rebbe
** Rabbi Aharon of Lyakhovichi
*** Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of [[Koydanava]], founder of [[Koidanov (Hasidic dynasty)|Koidanov]] Hasidic dynasty
== Notes ==
== Reference ==
[[Category:Karlin-Stolin (Hasidic dynasty)]]
[[Category:Hasidic dynasties]]
[[Category:Hasidic dynasties of Lithuania]]
[[Category:Lyakhavichy]]
[[Category:Judaism in Belarus]]
[[Category:People from Lyakhavichy District]]
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