Editing Gershon Avtzon (Cincinnati) (section)

== Life History ==
Rabbi Avtzon was born on the 28th of Shevat 5741 to his father Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Avtzon. He studied and was educated at Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva in Flatbush. He studied for two years at Tomchei Tmimim Toronto, Canada under the guidance of Rabbi Akiva Wagner. After a year of studies at Ohel Torah, he returned for two years of shlichus at Tomchei Tmimim Toronto. In 5764, after a year of studies at the Central Tomchei Tmimim 770, he received his rabbinical ordination.

After his marriage on the 3rd of Shevat 5765 to his wife Mrs. Fruma, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Simpson, he studied in the Kollel Avreichim in Crown Heights for one year.

After receiving an offer from Rabbi Sholom Dovber Kalmanson, the Rebbe's shliach to Cincinnati, Rabbi Avtzon moved to Cincinnati with his wife in 5766, where he established Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Cincinnati. Since then, he has served as the Rosh Yeshiva there.

Rabbi Avtzon is known for his extensive experience working with young people. Since age eighteen, he has taught and managed summer camps in Portland, Oregon; Budapest, Hungary; St. Petersburg, Russia; Hamilton, Ontario, and more.

Rabbi Avtzon is a renowned lecturer, primarily on matters of Geulah and Moshiach and education.

Rabbi Avtzon also serves as a member of the World Shluchim Convention Committee of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch.

In 5783, Rabbi Avtzon began publishing weekly articles in Beis Moshiach newspaper on various topics to inspire Anash worldwide.