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Created page with "thumb R' Peretz Mochkin served as a mashpia (spiritual mentor) for the Chabad community in Montreal. == Life History == ==== Chassidic Childhood ==== R' Peretz Mochkin was born in 5654 (1894) in the town of Nevel to his father, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Mochkin. Already by his bar mitzvah age, he had developed a Chassidic sensitivity of rejection toward "permitted desires." At age 15 (in..." |
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[[File:הרבי נותן משקה לרש''ג' ברקע פרץ מוצ'קין.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:הרבי נותן משקה לרש''ג' ברקע פרץ מוצ'קין.jpg|thumb|Reb Peretz Behind The Rebbe ]] | ||
R' Peretz Mochkin served as a [[mashpia]] (spiritual mentor) for the Chabad community in [[Montreal]]. | R' Peretz Mochkin served as a [[mashpia]] (spiritual mentor) for the Chabad community in [[Montreal]]. | ||
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R' Peretz Mochkin was born in 5654 (1894) in the town of Nevel to his father, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Mochkin. | R' Peretz Mochkin was born in 5654 (1894) in the town of Nevel to his father, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Mochkin. | ||
Already by his bar mitzvah age, he had developed a Chassidic sensitivity of rejection toward "permitted desires." At age 15 (in 5669/1909), he went to study at "Tomchei Tmimim" in Lubavitch. Due to his young age, R' Peretz initially studied at the yeshiva branch in Shchedrin, under the guidance of the renowned mashpia R' Shaul Dov Zislin. However, thanks to his innate Chassidic qualities, combined with his excellent talents and refined senses, R' Peretz did not require lengthy preparation: he was immediately drawn into the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidus that were opened before him at "Tomchei Tmimim." | Already by his [[bar mitzvah]] age, he had developed a Chassidic sensitivity of rejection toward "permitted desires." At age 15 (in 5669/1909), he went to study at "[[Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim|Tomchei Tmimim]]" in Lubavitch. Due to his young age, R' Peretz initially studied at the yeshiva branch in Shchedrin, under the guidance of the renowned mashpia R' Shaul Dov Zislin. However, thanks to his innate Chassidic qualities, combined with his excellent talents and refined senses, R' Peretz did not require lengthy preparation: he was immediately drawn into the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidus that were opened before him at "Tomchei Tmimim." | ||
During the "seven years of plenty" in which R' Peretz studied at Tomchei Tmimim in Lubavitch, he drew from the wellsprings of Chassidus in full "tubs," and indeed, R' Peretz had very broad and strong vessels to receive and receive without losing a drop. During his years in yeshiva, R' Peretz was not satisfied with "merely" exerting himself in the study of Chassidus and lengthy prayer. In secret, he also practiced various forms of "mortification" regarding eating and sleeping. | During the "seven years of plenty" in which R' Peretz studied at Tomchei Tmimim in Lubavitch, he drew from the wellsprings of Chassidus in full "tubs," and indeed, R' Peretz had very broad and strong vessels to receive and receive without losing a drop. During his years in yeshiva, R' Peretz was not satisfied with "merely" exerting himself in the study of Chassidus and lengthy prayer. In secret, he also practiced various forms of "mortification" regarding eating and sleeping. | ||
[[File:מוצקין, פרץ (13).jpg|thumb]] | [[File:מוצקין, פרץ (13).jpg|thumb|Reb peretz in His Youth]] | ||
In his final year studying at "Tomchei Tmimim," R' Peretz was sent by the administration to the yeshiva branch in the city of Romen, where the Chassid and mashpia "R' Itche der Matmid" resided during that period. While staying in Romen, R' Peretz lived with R' Yitzchak Matmid and became acquainted with his wondrous personality. | In his final year studying at "Tomchei Tmimim," R' Peretz was sent by the administration to the yeshiva branch in the city of Romen, where the Chassid and mashpia "R' Itche der Matmid" resided during that period. While staying in Romen, R' Peretz lived with R' Yitzchak Matmid and became acquainted with his wondrous personality. | ||
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==== The Simferopol Period ==== | ==== The Simferopol Period ==== | ||
In 5685 (1925), R' Peretz moved with his family to the city of Simferopol, the central city in the Crimean Peninsula. During those years, many Jews settled in colonies around the city, and the Rebbe Rayatz sent R' Peretz to this region to maintain and revive the observance of Torah and mitzvos in the entire area. Officially, he took on the role of the town's shochet, but in practice, he had tremendous work strengthening the Judaism of the city's residents. | In 5685 (1925), R' Peretz moved with his family to the city of Simferopol, the central city in the Crimean Peninsula. During those years, many Jews settled in colonies around the city, and the Rebbe Rayatz sent R' Peretz to this region to maintain and revive the observance of Torah and mitzvos in the entire area. Officially, he took on the role of the town's shochet, but in practice, he had tremendous work strengthening the Judaism of the city's residents. | ||
[[File:מוצקין, פרץ.jpeg|thumb]] | [[File:מוצקין, פרץ.jpeg|thumb|Reb Peretz]] | ||
In 5687 (1927), R' Peretz fell seriously ill; he contracted a complicated form of "typhoid fever" (typhus). The illness lasted a long time, and during moments of crisis, his condition was critical. For many months, he lay in his sickbed, and for a period, he was even forced to be hospitalized in Simferopol. At times, it seemed he would not survive the illness. | In 5687 (1927), R' Peretz fell seriously ill; he contracted a complicated form of "typhoid fever" (typhus). The illness lasted a long time, and during moments of crisis, his condition was critical. For many months, he lay in his sickbed, and for a period, he was even forced to be hospitalized in Simferopol. At times, it seemed he would not survive the illness. | ||
During one of those critical moments, before being taken to the hospital, R' Peretz felt his strength fading, Heaven forbid, and he began to say farewell to his family members. R' Peretz uttered his parting words in a very weak voice—but what powerful words they were! They contained words of blessing and encouragement for the family, and a request and demand that they be wholesome Jews and true Chassidim. After finishing his words to his family, as weak as he was and as difficult as it was for him to utter a word, R' Peretz recited the "Viduy" (confession) from beginning to end. But even this was not enough for him: he continued and recited the text of the Thirteen "Ani Maamin" (principles of faith)... and afterward, he elaborated and strengthened the principles with "Ani Maamin" in all the Chabad Rebbes, detailing their names one after another. Eventually, R' Peretz managed to overcome his illness and recovered. | During one of those critical moments, before being taken to the hospital, R' Peretz felt his strength fading, Heaven forbid, and he began to say farewell to his family members. R' Peretz uttered his parting words in a very weak voice—but what powerful words they were! They contained words of blessing and encouragement for the family, and a request and demand that they be wholesome Jews and true Chassidim. After finishing his words to his family, as weak as he was and as difficult as it was for him to utter a word, R' Peretz recited the "Viduy" (confession) from beginning to end. But even this was not enough for him: he continued and recited the text of the Thirteen "Ani Maamin" (principles of faith)... and afterward, he elaborated and strengthened the principles with "Ani Maamin" in all the Chabad Rebbes, detailing their names one after another. Eventually, R' Peretz managed to overcome his illness and recovered. | ||
[[File:אלה תולדות פרץ מוצקין.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:אלה תולדות פרץ מוצקין.jpg|thumb|The book 'Eleh Toldot Peretz' (These are the Chronicles of Peretz), 5775 (2015)]] | ||
During R' Peretz's remarkable mission in Simferopol, he succeeded in bringing about three or four minyanim (groups of ten men) closer to Chabad. | During R' Peretz's remarkable mission in Simferopol, he succeeded in bringing about three or four minyanim (groups of ten men) closer to Chabad. | ||
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== Eleh Toldot Peretz == | == Eleh Toldot Peretz == | ||
The series '''Eleh Toldot Peretz''' which documents the life story of Rabbi Mochkin began with the direct instruction from the Rebbe to Rabbi Yehoshua Dubrawsky - through the Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Chodakov, to write the life history of Rabbi Peretz Mochkin, since writing his life story would be "good for the soul and good for the community, and whoever does so sooner is praiseworthy." | The series '''Eleh Toldot Peretz''' which documents the life story of Rabbi Mochkin began with the direct instruction from the Rebbe to Rabbi Yehoshua Dubrawsky - through the Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Chodakov, to write the life history of Rabbi Peretz Mochkin, since writing his life story would be "good for the soul and good for the community, and whoever does so sooner is praiseworthy." | ||
Due to various reasons, Rabbi Dubrawsky only began writing the series in 5763 (2003). Rabbi Asaf Chanoch Frumer translated it from Yiddish to Lashon Hakodesh (Hebrew) and published it in installments in the Beis Moshiach weekly magazine. | Due to various reasons, Rabbi Dubrawsky only began writing the series in 5763 (2003). Rabbi Asaf Chanoch Frumer translated it from Yiddish to Lashon Hakodesh (Hebrew) and published it in installments in the Beis Moshiach weekly magazine. | ||
Due to Rabbi Dubrawsky's illness in 5768 (2008), the writing of the series was interrupted, and in 5775 (2015) its writing was completed by other Chabad writers, re-edited, and printed as a thick volume published by Kehot Publication Society of Kfar Chabad. | Due to Rabbi Dubrawsky's illness in 5768 (2008), the writing of the series was interrupted, and in 5775 (2015) its writing was completed by other Chabad writers, re-edited, and printed as a thick volume published by Kehot Publication Society of [[Kfar Chabad]]. | ||
== His Family == | == His Family == | ||
* His son, Rabbi Shmuel Mochkin. | * His son, Rabbi Shmuel Mochkin. | ||
* His son, Rabbi Chaim Yosef Mochkin, Crown Heights. | * His son, Rabbi Chaim Yosef Mochkin, [[Crown Heights]]. | ||
* His son, Rabbi Leibel Mochkin - Mashpia in Crown Heights. | * His son, Rabbi Leibel Mochkin - Mashpia in Crown Heights. | ||
* His son, | * His son, [[Shalom Dovber (Berel) Mochkin]] - Chairman of [[Tzeirei Agudas Chabad]] in [[Montreal]]. | ||
* His daughter, Mrs. Guta, wife of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Shapiro - Secretary of the Beis Din Tzedek of Crown Heights. | * His daughter, Mrs. Guta, wife of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Shapiro - Secretary of the [[Beis Din Tzedek]] of Crown Heights. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* Batracht Dem Mentsh (Consider the Person) | * [[Batracht Dem Mentsh (Consider the Person)]] | ||
== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
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* Teshurah Mochkin-Kaplan, 26 Adar 5783 (2023) [https://www.teshura.com/teshurapdf/%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%94%20%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9F%20%D7%A7%D7%A4%D7%9C%D7%9F.pdf with additions to the book Eleh Toldot Peretz about R' Peretz Mochkin] | * Teshurah Mochkin-Kaplan, 26 Adar 5783 (2023) [https://www.teshura.com/teshurapdf/%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%94%20%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9F%20%D7%A7%D7%A4%D7%9C%D7%9F.pdf with additions to the book Eleh Toldot Peretz about R' Peretz Mochkin] | ||
* [https://77012.blogspot.com/2024/01/blog-post_2.html '''The divine service of 'Iskafya' (self-restraint) of the distinguished Mashpia R' Peretz Mochkin''', on the website 'Lachluchiut Geulati' (Redemptive Moisture)] | * [https://77012.blogspot.com/2024/01/blog-post_2.html '''The divine service of 'Iskafya' (self-restraint) of the distinguished Mashpia R' Peretz Mochkin''', on the website 'Lachluchiut Geulati' (Redemptive Moisture)] | ||
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