Yerachmiel Benyaminson: Difference between revisions
Created page with "Rabbi of Schedrin and Zlobin and one of the prominent Chassidim of the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz. = Early Years = Born in 1885 in the town of Beshenkovitz, Lithuania, to a non-Chabad family that apparently was not associated with Chassidism. Being exceptionally talented, Rabbi Yerachmiel excelled in his studies, and quickly became known as a genius in both revealed Torah, Chassidus and Jewish law. Despite his talents, the young student conducted himself as a tr..." |
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Rabbi of Schedrin and Zlobin and one of the prominent Chassidim of the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz. | Rabbi of Schedrin and Zlobin and one of the prominent Chassidim of the [[The Rebbe Rashab]] and [[the Rebbe Rayatz]]. | ||
= Early Years = | == Early Years == | ||
Born in 1885 in the town of Beshenkovitz, Lithuania, to a non-Chabad family that apparently was not associated with Chassidism. | Born in 1885 in the town of Beshenkovitz, Lithuania, to a non-Chabad family that apparently was not associated with Chassidism. | ||
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== In the United States == | == In the United States == | ||
Towards the beginning of 1950, Rabbi Benyaminson immigrated with his family to the United States. Upon arrival, he had a private audience with the Rebbe Rayatz. | Towards the beginning of 1950, Rabbi Benyaminson immigrated with his family to the United States. Upon arrival, he had a private audience with the Rebbe Rayatz. | ||
Rabbi Benyaminson established his residence in Miami, Florida. | Rabbi Benyaminson established his residence in Miami, Florida. | ||
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After accepting the leadership, he made sure to come for the month of holidays and other occasions, and merited to be among those invited to dine at the Rebbe's table. | After accepting the leadership, he made sure to come for the month of holidays and other occasions, and merited to be among those invited to dine at the Rebbe's table. | ||
After a short period, he moved to live in Montreal, where he was appointed as a member of the rabbinical court, rabbi of the Nusach Ari synagogue, and head of the Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva. | After a short period, he moved to live in Montreal, where he was appointed as a member of the rabbinical court, rabbi of the Nusach Ari synagogue, and head of the [[Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Montreal|Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva]]. | ||
== His Passing == | == His Passing == | ||
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== For Further Reading == | == For Further Reading == | ||
Yosef Ashkenazi, Treasury of Chassidim - The Personalities and Chassidic Teachings of Chabad Mentors Worldwide, published by Chazak, 2014 | Yosef Ashkenazi, Treasury of Chassidim - The Personalities and Chassidic Teachings of Chabad Mentors Worldwide, published by Chazak, 2014 | ||
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