Reb Chaim Cheikel (Brother-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek)

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Reb Chaim Cheikel was the brother-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek and grandson of Reb Chaim Cheikel of Amdur, who was among the students of the Maggid of Mezritch.

Reb Chaim Cheikel married Rebbetzin Devorah - the paternal sister of the Tzemach Tzedek.

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His daughter, Mrs. Beila, married Reb Yeshaya Horowitz from Bishenkowitz, who was among the chassidim of the Tzemach Tzedek.

His grandchildren included:

  • Reb Chaim Cheikel Horowitz
  • Reb Asher Yechezkel Horowitz

His great-grandchildren included:

  • Reb Shemaryahu of Talin (father of Yeshaya of Talin)
  • Reb Yeshaya Horowitz

He passed away on the 15th of Kislev.