Rachmastrivka (Hasidic dynasty)

Rachmastrivka is a Hasidic dynasty named after a town in Ukraine . It is an offshoot of the Chernobyl dynasty dating back to the 19th century. The founder of the dynasty, Rebbe Yochanan Twersky , was known for his humility. He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Pinchos of Kalk . He died on 4 Nisan 5655 (1895) in Rachmastrivka. There are currently two rebbes , whose courts are located in Borough Park, Brooklyn , New York and in Jerusalem , Israel . The rebbe in Jerusalem is a nephew of the one in Borough Park, since the previous rebbe in Israel died in 2004, and his son took over his mantle of leadership in Israel. Rachmastrivka is one of the larger Hasidic groups. The two rebbes had a close relationship with no tension between them. This has continued into the next generation; the new rebbe in Jerusalem visited New York on September 14, 2006 and stayed with his uncle. A D Twersky, תפארת אבות Tiferes Ovos , The Book of Rizhn and Chernobyl שבת בשבתו Issue 611 Visit to New York

Rachmastrivka is a Hasidic dynasty named after the town of Rotmistrivka , Ukraine . It is an offshoot of the Chernobyl dynasty dating back to the 19th century. The founder of the dynasty, Rebbe Yochanan Twersky , was known for his humility. He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Pinchos of Kalk . He died on 4 Nisan 5655 (1895) in Rachmastrivka. There are currently two rebbes , whose courts are located in Borough Park, Brooklyn , New York and in Jerusalem , Israel . The rebbe in Jerusalem is a nephew of the one in Borough Park, since the previous rebbe in Israel died in 2004, and his son took over his mantle of leadership in Israel. Rachmastrivka is one of the larger Hasidic groups. The two rebbes have a close relationship with no tension between them. This has continued into the next generation; the new rebbe in Jerusalem visited New York on September 14, 2006 and stayed with his uncle. A D Twersky, תפארת אבות Tiferes Ovos , The Book of Rizhn and Chernobyl שבת בשבתו Issue 611 "Rachminstrivka Rebbe visits New York" .

Hasidic dynasty in Ukraine Rachmastrivka is a Hasidic dynasty named after the town of Rotmistrivka , Ukraine . It is an offshoot of the Chernobyl dynasty dating back to the 19th century. The founder of the dynasty, Rebbe Yochanan Twersky , was known for his humility. He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Pinchos of Kalk . He died on 4 Nisan 5655 (1895) in Rachmastrivka. There are currently two rebbes , whose courts are located in Borough Park, Brooklyn , New York and in Jerusalem , Israel . The rebbe in Jerusalem is a nephew of the one in Borough Park, since the previous rebbe in Israel died in 2004, and his son took over his mantle of leadership in Israel. Rachmastrivka is one of the larger Hasidic groups. The two rebbes have a close relationship with no tension between them. This has continued into the next generation; the new rebbe in Jerusalem visited New York on September 14, 2006 and stayed with his uncle. A D Twersky, תפארת אבות Tiferes Ovos , The Book of Rizhn and Chernobyl שבת בשבתו Issue 611 "Rachminstrivka Rebbe visits New York" .

Rachmastrivka is a Hasidic dynasty named after the town of Rotmistrivka , Ukraine. It is an offshoot of the Chernobyl dynasty dating back to the 19th century. Rachmastrivka Rebbe Rabbi Chai Yitzchok Twersky at the far left together with his relatives, the Rebbes of Chernobyl The founder of the dynasty, Rebbe Yochanan Twersky (1816-1895), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai Twersky , the Maggid of Chernobyl. He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Pinchos of Kalk . There are currently four rebbes , whose courts are located in Jerusalem , in Borough Park, Brooklyn , and in Lakewood Township, New Jersey . Los Angeles is also home to a significant Rachmastrivka community. The rebbes in Borough Park and Lakewood are brothers, and are cousins to the one in Jerusalem. Rav Duvid is currently the Rebbe in Jerusalem, Rav Duvid Moshe Twerski is currently the Rebbe in Borough Park, Rav Yisochar Dov is currently the Rebbe in Lakewood, and Rav Menachem Nochum Twersky is currently the Rebbe in the Oak and Vine neighborhood in Lakewood. Rachmastrivka is one of the larger Hasidic groups. The two rebbes had a close relationship with no tension between them. This has continued into the next generation; the new rebbe in Jerusalem visited New York on September 14, 2006, and stayed with his uncle. A D Twersky, תפארת אבות Tiferes Ovos , The Book of Rizhn and Chernobyl שבת בשבתו Issue 611 "Rachminstrivka Rebbe visits New York" .

Rachmastrivka is a Hasidic dynasty named after the town of Rotmistrivka , Ukraine. It is an offshoot of the Chernobyl dynasty dating back to the 19th century. The founder of the dynasty, Rebbe Yochanan Twersky (1816-1895), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai Twersky , the Maggid of Chernobyl. He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Pinchos of Kalk . There are currently eight rebbes , whose courts are located in Jerusalem , in Borough Park, Brooklyn , in Lakewood Township, New Jersey , in Linden, New Jersey , in Monsey, NY , in Williamsburg, Brooklyn , and in Spring Valley, NY . Rav Duvid is currently the Rebbe in Jerusalem, Rav Duvid Moshe Twerski is currently the Rebbe in Borough Park, Rav Yisochar Dov is currently the Rebbe in Lakewood, Rav Yehoshua is currently Rebbe in Monsey, Rav Yakov Yosef is currently Rebbe in Linden NJ, Rav Zishe is currently Rebbe in Williamsburg, Rav Menachem Nochum Twersky is currently the Rebbe in the Oak and Vine neighborhood in Lakewood, and Rav Yakov Yosef Twersky (Son of Reb Mottel, oldest son of the rabbi that died) is Rebbe in Spring Valley. Rachmastrivka is one of the larger Hasidic groups. The two rebbes had a close relationship with no tension between them. This has continued into the next generation; the new rebbe in Jerusalem visited New York on September 14, 2006, and stayed with his uncle. A D Twersky, תפארת אבות Tiferes Ovos , The Book of Rizhn and Chernobyl שבת בשבתו Issue 611 "Rachminstrivka Rebbe visits New York" .