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Israel Yitzhak Kalish

Israel Yitzhak Kalish

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Israel Yitzhak Kalish of Warka (Yitzchok of Vurka) (1779–1848) was the first hasidic rebbe of Warka.

Ohel of Israel Yitzhak Kalish

In 1829 he moved to Przysucha, where his master tzadik Simcha Bunim of Peshischa was teaching. Eventually he settled in Warka. Together with rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter from Ger, he coped with Russian ukases (decrees), prohibiting wearing traditional Jewish clothes.

Personal life

His sons were Yaakov David Kalish, founder of the Amshinov hasidic dynasty in Mszczonów, and Menachem Mendel Kalish, his successor in Warka.

Death

He died in 1848. An ohel (small prayerhouse-like structure built over the grave) was constructed in 1990 in his honor in the Polish town of Warka, where he is buried.

Notable Disciples

Bibliography

  • Martin Buber Opowieści chasydów ISBN 83-7033-532-2

References

  1. [1]
    "Today's Yahrtzeits & History – 13 Teves". Matzav.com. December 30, 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Today's Yahrtzeits and History – 14 Shevat". Matzav.com. January 27, 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.


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