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Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Kazarnovsky (1897-1982) was a talmid of Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch and a chossid of the Rebbe Rashab, the Frierdiker Rebbe, and the Rebbe. He was one of the most prominent chassidim in America, who helped acquire 770 for the Frierdiker Rebbe, and served for many years as chairman of Agudas Chassidei Chabad in the United States. He also served on the boards of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, Vaad Shomrei Shabbos and Nicho"ch. | [[File:Kazaranovsky, Shlomo Aharon 02.jpg|thumb]] | ||
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Rabbi '''Shlomo Aharon Kazarnovsky''' (1897-1982) was a talmid of Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch and a chossid of the Rebbe Rashab, the Frierdiker Rebbe, and the Rebbe. He was one of the most prominent chassidim in America, who helped acquire [[770 Eastern Parkway - Chabad World Center|770]] for the Frierdiker Rebbe, and served for many years as chairman of Agudas Chassidei Chabad in the United States. He also served on the boards of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, Vaad Shomrei Shabbos and Nicho"ch. | |||
= Early Life and Education = | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Rabbi Kazarnovsky was born in 1897 in Mohilev on the Dnieper. When he was 12 or 13 years old, two Temimim who came to his city made a strong impression on him, and they suggested he join the yeshiva in Lubavitch. | Rabbi Kazarnovsky was born in 1897 in Mohilev on the Dnieper. When he was 12 or 13 years old, two Temimim who came to his city made a strong impression on him, and they suggested he join the yeshiva in Lubavitch. | ||
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He learned in Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch from 1911 until 1917. | He learned in Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch from 1911 until 1917. | ||
= Marriage and America = | == Marriage and America == | ||
He married Chaya Freida, daughter of Reb Asher Grossman, in 1921. After their wedding they lived in Russia for several years, and in 1926 they immigrated to America. | He married Chaya Freida, daughter of Reb Asher Grossman, in 1921. After their wedding they lived in Russia for several years, and in 1926 they immigrated to America. | ||
In his first year he served as rav in the Ein Yaakov shul in Rochester, New York, then moved to New York. In winter 1929 he became rav of Congregation Bnei Yitzchok and Tiferes Yisroel in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. | In his first year he served as rav in the Ein Yaakov shul in Rochester, New York, then moved to New York. In winter 1929 he became rav of Congregation Bnei Yitzchok and Tiferes Yisroel in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. | ||
= Activities | == Chabad Activities == | ||
He served as secretary and director of Agudas Chabad in the United States for several years. In 1938, when "Achos Temimim" was established in Brooklyn, the Frierdiker Rebbe appointed him as one of three mashpi'im for this group of girls. | He served as secretary and director of Agudas Chabad in the United States for several years. In 1938, when "Achos Temimim" was established in Brooklyn, the Frierdiker Rebbe appointed him as one of three mashpi'im for this group of girls. | ||
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He can be seen sitting behind the Rebbe at many farbrengens. | He can be seen sitting behind the Rebbe at many farbrengens. | ||
= Passing = | == Passing == | ||
He continued all these activities until his passing on 7 Cheshvan 1983. | He continued all these activities until his passing on 7 Cheshvan 1983. | ||
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His wife Chaya Freida passed away on 11 Nissan 1987. | His wife Chaya Freida passed away on 11 Nissan 1987. | ||
= Children = | == Children == | ||
* Reb Moshe Kazarnovsky - Among the first talmidim of the Central Tomchei Temimim and member of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad in USA. | * Reb Moshe Kazarnovsky - Among the first talmidim of the Central Tomchei Temimim and member of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad in USA. | ||
* Reb Chaim Asher Kazarnovsky - Passed away 18 Adar II 1989. | * Reb Chaim Asher Kazarnovsky - Passed away 18 Adar II 1989. | ||
* Mrs. Sarah | * Mrs. Sarah Stock, wife of Reb Yisroel Hakohen Stock - Shliach to Connecticut. | ||
* Mrs. Risia Poizner, wife of Reb Yitzchok Zalman | * Mrs. Risia Poizner, wife of Reb [[Yitzchok Zalman Posner]] - Shliach to Tennessee. Passed away 11 Cheshvan 2007. | ||
* Mrs. Rivka Schafstein, wife of Reb Azriel Zelig Scharfstein - Rav of Cincinnati. | * Mrs. Rivka Schafstein, wife of Reb Azriel Zelig Scharfstein - Rav of Cincinnati. | ||
* His granddaughter Mrs. Sterna Sarah, wife of Rabbi Tzvi Yechiel Grinblat - Head Shliach to Argentina. | * His granddaughter Mrs. Sterna Sarah, wife of Rabbi Tzvi Yechiel Grinblat - Head Shliach to Argentina. | ||
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