Yaakov (Yankel) Lipsker: Difference between revisions
Created page with "Born in Russia in 5667 (1907) to his father Rav Chaim Tzvi Lipsker, Rav of Poltava, and his mother Bas Sheva. In 5694 (1934) he married Mrs. Liuba Alta Teibel, daughter of R' Azriel Shalom Chaim Baruch Lebkivker. Between 5700-5705 (1940-1945) they lived in Kutaisi, Georgia, where they physically supported Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Kutaisi. In 5707 (1947) they escaped Russia to France, where Mrs. Lipsker cooked for the Rebbe and R' Yaakov would bring him the food. In 5708..." |
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He passed away on 21 Sivan 5745 (1985) and is buried in the Chabad section of Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, New York. | He passed away on 21 Sivan 5745 (1985) and is buried in the Chabad section of Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, New York. | ||
= Master Craftsman = | == Master Craftsman == | ||
Rabbi Lipsker specialized in handwork, investing much time and effort in creating elegant furniture characterized by combining wood pieces of different colors. These furnishings adorned the large and small zal in 770, as well as the Rebbe's private home. He gave similar-styled items to family members for simchas, such as an elegant wooden challah tray. | Rabbi Lipsker specialized in handwork, investing much time and effort in creating elegant furniture characterized by combining wood pieces of different colors. These furnishings adorned the large and small zal in 770, as well as the Rebbe's private home. He gave similar-styled items to family members for simchas, such as an elegant wooden challah tray. | ||
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* A special tzedakah box in the Rebbe's home | * A special tzedakah box in the Rebbe's home | ||
= His Family = | == His Family == | ||
* Son R' Avraham Lipsker - Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Tiferes Menachem Sighet | * Son R' Avraham Lipsker - Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Tiferes Menachem Sighet | ||
* Son R' Chaim Shalom Dov Ber Lipsker - Chozer and Mashpia at Yeshivas Chovevei Torah Crown Heights | * Son [[Rabbi Chaim Shalom DovBer Lipsker|R' Chaim Shalom Dov Ber Lipsker]] - Chozer and Mashpia at Yeshivas Chovevei Torah Crown Heights | ||
* Son R' Tzvi Hirsh Lipsker - Crown Heights | * Son R' Tzvi Hirsh Lipsker - Crown Heights | ||
* Son R' Shneur Zalman Lipsker - Gabbai of 770 | * Son R' Shneur Zalman Lipsker - Gabbai of 770 | ||
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* Daughter Mrs. Esther Raskin, wife of R' Sholom Dov Ber Raskin | * Daughter Mrs. Esther Raskin, wife of R' Sholom Dov Ber Raskin | ||
* Daughter Mrs. Leah Marmelstein, wife of R' Shmuel Dov Marmelstein | * Daughter Mrs. Leah Marmelstein, wife of R' Shmuel Dov Marmelstein | ||
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