Aleksander (Hasidic dynasty)

The tombstones of the Aleksander Rebbes. The fourth Aleksander Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Mendel Danziger ordered the graves to be protected from demolition by constructing a massive block of concrete to encompass the grave stones. The Aleksander chasidic movement flourished in Poland from 1880 until it was decimated by Nazi Germany during World War II. Now nearly extinct, the Aleksander Hasidim (also written as Alexander ) were the second largest Hasidic group in pre- Holocaust Poland. Between the world wars, Hasidic Jews from all over flocked to the small village of Alexander (as known by the Jews; or in Polish, Aleksandrów Łódzki ) near Łódź , to spend the holiest days of the Jewish year in the presence of their spiritual leader, their rebbe , Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Dancyger (1879–1943). The rebbe of Aleksander attempted to remain neutral in political issues while emphasizing communal prayer and the study of Torah . He was murdered by the Germans in the Treblinka concentration camp.

The title page to Sefer Yismach Yisroel The Aleksander (Alt. Alexander , Hebrew script : אלכסנדר ) hasidic movement flourished in Poland from 1880 until it was largely destroyed by Nazi Germany during World War II. The sect is named after the town of its origin, Aleksandrow Lodzki , Poland, (about forty five kilometers from Łódź ), which was called Aleksander in Yiddish . Prior to the Holocaust , Aleksander Hasidism were the second largest hasidic group in Poland - second in size only to Ger . They attracted artisans, merchants and water carriers rather than elite Talmudic scholars and richer people that were attracted to Ger. Like the rest of Polish Jewry, almost all of Aleksander hasidim were killed in the Holocaust. The philosophy of Aleksander is drawn from the rebbes , Israel Yitzhak Kalish of Vurke and Simcha Bunim of Peshischa . Peshischa stressed "truth" (Emmes) and P'nimius in one's service of the Creator. Vurke taught Ahavas Yisroel and Anava (humility) before God and one's fellow. The rebbes of Aleksander took these teachings and formed their own unique emphasis on the service of God and a persons relationship with their fellows. Between the world wars, Hasidic Jews from all over flocked to the small village of Aleksander to spend the holiest days of the Jewish year in the presence of their spiritual leader, their rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Dancyger (1879–1943). The Rebbe of Aleksander attempted to remain neutral in political issues while emphasizing communal prayer and the study of Torah . He was murdered by the Germans in the Treblinka extermination camp . Today, Aleksander has emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust and continues in growing numbers in small communities in America, Europe and Israel.

The title page to Sefer Yismach Yisroel The Aleksander (Alt. Alexander , Hebrew script : אלכסנדר ) hasidic movement flourished in Poland from 1880 until it was largely destroyed by the Nazi Regime during World War II. The sect is named after the town of its origin, Aleksandrow Lodzki , Poland, (about forty five kilometers from Łódź ), which was called Aleksander in Yiddish . Prior to the Holocaust , Aleksander Hasidism were the second to largest Hasidic group in Poland . They attracted artisans, merchants and water carriers rather than elite Talmudic scholars and richer people who were attracted to Ger. Like the rest of Polish Jewry , almost all of Aleksander hasidim were murdered in the Holocaust. The philosophy of Aleksander is drawn from the rebbes Israel Yitzhak Kalish of Vurke and Simcha Bunim of Peshischa . Peshischa stressed Emes ( Yiddish עמעס , meaning 'truth', 'real'; from ) and P'nimius in one's service of the Creator. Vurke taught Ahavas Yisroel and Anava (humility) before God and one's fellow. The rebbes of Aleksander took these teachings and formed their own unique emphasis on the service of God and a persons relationship with their fellows. Between the world wars, Hasidic Jews from all over flocked to the small village of Aleksander to spend the holiest days of the Jewish year in the presence of their spiritual leader, their rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Dancyger (1879–1942). The Rebbe of Aleksander attempted to remain neutral in political issues while emphasizing communal prayer and the study of Torah . He was murdered by the Germans on September 5, 1942, eight days before Rosh Hashana, at Treblinka extermination camp . Today, Aleksander has emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust and continues in growing numbers in small communities in America, Europe and Israel (including a small, but growing community in Melbourne Australia).

Polish Hasidic dynasty The title page to Sefer Yismach Yisroel Aleksander ( Yiddish : אלעקסאנדער) is a Polish Hasidic dynasty originating from the city of Aleksandrow Lodzki , Poland , where it was founded by Grand Rabbi Yechiel Denciger (1828–1894). Aleksander is a branch of Vurka , as Shraga Fayvel Danciger was a leading disciple of Rabbi Israel Yitzhak Kalish of Vurka. Prior to the Holocaust , Aleksander was the second to largest Hasidic group in Poland. They attracted artisans, merchants and water carriers rather than elite Talmudic scholars and richer people who were attracted to Ger . Like the rest of Polish Jewry , almost all of Aleksander hasidim were murdered in the Holocaust. Between the world wars, Hasidic Jews from all over flocked to the small village of Aleksander to spend the holiest days of the Jewish year in the presence of their spiritual leader, their rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Danciger (1879–1942). The Rebbe of Aleksander attempted to remain neutral in political issues while emphasizing communal prayer and the study of Torah . He was murdered by the Germans on September 5, 1942, eight days before Rosh Hashana, at Treblinka extermination camp . Today, Aleksander has emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust and continues growing in numbers in small communities in America, Europe and Israel (including a small, but growing community in Melbourne, Australia ).

Polish Hasidic dynasty Aleksander ( Yiddish : אלעקסאנדער) is a Polish Hasidic dynasty originating from the city of Aleksandrow Lodzki , Poland , where it was founded by Grand Rabbi Yechiel Denciger (1828–1894). Aleksander is a branch of Vurka , as Shraga Fayvel Danciger was a leading disciple of Rabbi Israel Yitzhak Kalish of Vurka. Prior to the Holocaust , Aleksander was the second-largest Hasidic group in Poland. They attracted artisans, merchants and water carriers rather than elite Talmudic scholars and richer people who were attracted to Ger . Like the rest of Polish Jewry , almost all of Aleksander hasidim were murdered in the Holocaust. Between the world wars, Hasidic Jews from all over flocked to the small village of Aleksander to spend the holiest days of the Jewish year in the presence of their spiritual leader, their rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Danciger (1879–1942). The Rebbe of Aleksander attempted to remain neutral in political issues while emphasizing communal prayer and the study of Torah . He was murdered by the Germans on September 5, 1942, eight days before Rosh Hashanah , at Treblinka extermination camp . Today, Aleksander has emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust and continues growing in numbers in small communities in America, Europe and Israel (including a small, but growing community in Melbourne , Australia).