Michel Twerski

Horenstypler Rebbe
Michel Twerski
Residence Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality American
Occupation Rabbi
Organization Congregation Beth Jehudah
Title Rabbi, Rebbe
Spouse(s) Feige Twerski

Rabbi Michel Twerski is an American Hasidic rabbi. He currently heads the Beth Jehudah congregation in Milwaukee. He is the brother of psychiatrist Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.[1] Rabbi Twerski is a descendent of the Chernobyler Hasidic dynasty. He is also known as the Hornosteipler Rebbe of Milwaukee.[2]

Family

Rabbi Michel Twerski is married to Rebbitzin Feige Twerski, a Jewish author and lecturer.[3][4]

Rabbi Michel Twerski is a son of Grand Rebbe Jacob Israel Twerski (1898–1973) of Hornosteipel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin a scion of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty, and Dvorah Leah Twerski (1900–1995), daughter of Grand Rabbi Ben Zion Halberstam of Bobov. After his father's death, Rabbi Michel succeeded his father as Grand Rebbe.

Rabbi Michel Twerski is the brother of author, psychiatrist Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Contributions to the Jewish community

Rabbi Twerski has been cited as the driving force behind Milwaukee's growing Orthodox Jewish community.

Music

As is common among Hasidic Rebbes, Rabbi Twerski has composed a number Hasidic tunes, or nigunim.

Tributes

Rabbi Twerski received a number of tributes in his honor, recognizing his contributions to the Hasidic Jewish community and his musical accomplishments.

Congressional tribute

Thomas M. Barrett of Wisconsin gave a tribute to Rabbi Twerski in the United States Congress. Rabbi Twerski was honored for his contribution to Jewish life and to the world of music.[3]

Milwaukee Orchestra Tribute

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra conducted a tribute honoring Rabbi Twerski's musical contributions.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Rabbi Michel Twerski". Congregation Beth Jehudah. Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. Retrieved Oct 15, 2009. External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of American Jewish History. Accessed February 21, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 A Tribute to Rabbi Michel Twerski. Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 93 (Friday, June 27, 1997). Accessed February 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ Geenen, Paul. Sherman Park: A Legacy in Diversity in Milwaukee. Accessed February 21, 2014.

Rabbi Twerski's teachings are available on the web at a number of sources:

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