Reb Moshe Schick, the Maharam Shick (1807-1879), learned under the Chasam Sofer from 1821-1827 in Pressburg. He was Rov in Vergin then Chust.see www.famousrabbis.com/ Reb Schick

Reb Simcha Bunim Kalisch of Otvosk, son of Reb Menachem Mendel of Vorka

Reb Meshullam Zusha (Zisha) from Anapoli (Hanipol) (1718-1800), a disciple of Magid of Mezritch; brother of the Noam Elimelech

Reb Moshe Leib of Sassov (1745-1807) see www.darchenoam.org/discussion/chesed3.htm

Reb Yisroel Abuchatzeira, the Baba Sali (1890-1984), in Netivot (southern Israel), born Rosh Hashana 5650 in Morocco., lived in Israel 5710-5744 please see www.famousrabbis.com/ Babasali for full history and photos .

Reb Aryeh Yehuda Leib Alter of Ger, the Sfas Emes (1847-1905) See History of Sfas Emas and Photos of Gerrer Rebbes and see www.famousrabbis.com/Rebbe , below is the photo of plaque of the Sfas Emes Grave in Poland .

Reb Dovid of Lelov, the Lelover Rebbe (1746-1814) see History and connection of Lelover rebbe to Biala Chassidim . Reb Dovid of Lelov, born in Biala, Poland, to his father, Reb Shlomo, who was a direct descendant of King David . Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk took him into his inner circle. After many years, Reb Dovid finally joined the exclusive circle of the Chozeh of Lublin (1746-1814). His son, Reb Moshe, became the next Lelover rebbe. (Reb Dovid is ofcourse a great great great Grandfather of the Biala Rebbe, ). See our photo album of Kivrei Tzaddikim for Photos of his Ohel - tomb in Lelov, Poland.

Reb Yaakov Reischer, author of Minchas Yaakov, Chok Yaakov, Iyun Yaakov (explanation on Eyn Yaakov), and Shevus Yaakov (1661-1733). Born in Prague. Served as Rav in Reische, Worms, and Metz. Buried in Metz next to Shaages Arye , and although the Germans occupied Metz in the war , the jewish cemetry in METZ remains in tact ( see Photos & History of METZ )

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Maharam Padua

Reb Sholom Mizrachi Dida Sharabi, the "Rashash" (1720-1782), Yemen, Jerusalem

Reb Yitzchak Eizek Sher, of Slabodka (5635-5712). Born in Halusk, he studied in Volozhin under the Netziv's son-in-law, Reb Refoel Shapira, before moving to Slabokdka. There he studied b'chavrusa with Reb Avrohom Grodzinski. In 5663, Reb Yitzchok Eizek married the Alter's youngest daughter, Mariasha Guttel, and moved to Kelm where he continued to learn diligently. He also studied for a brief period in the Mir, where his brother-in-law, Reb Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, served as rosh yeshiva. In 5671, the Alter appointed Reb Yitzchok Eizek to the position of rebbi in the yeshiva. In 5688, Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel went to Eretz Yisroel, along with the majority of Slabodka's students, and settled in Chevron. At that point, Reb Yitzchok Eizek was appointed rosh yeshiva of Slabodka's European division, with its mashgiach, Reb Avrohom Grodzinski. On Shabbos morning, 16 Av, 5689, the Arabs massacred Chevron's Jews. After the massacre, the survivors reestablished the Chevron Yeshiva in Yerushalayim. Reb Yitzchok Eizek, at the advice of the Chazon Ish, reestablished the European branch of the Slabodka Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. see www.famousrabbis.com/Rav Sher

Reb Mordechai of Lechovitz, founder of Kobrin and Slonim dynasties (1810)

Reb Yaakov Yehoshua Falk Katz, author of Pnei Yehoshua (1680-1755); Rov of Lemberg (Lvov) in 1718, succeeding the Chacham Tzvi; among his talmidim was Reb Dov Ber of Lokatch, later to be the Magid of Mezritch; Rov of Berlin in 1730 and Metz in 1734, succeeding Rav Yaakov Rischer (the Shevus Yaakov)as Rov of Metz ; Rav of Frankfurt in 1940

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan Born New York 1935 died 1983 author of "the living Torah " , "the Me'am Lo'ez" translation , also Jewish Meditation see history , please also see Rabbi Kaplans' introduction to Mesillas Yeshorim .

Reb Shulom Mordechai Hakohen Schwadron, the Maharsham (1835-1911), known as the Brezaner Rov.

Reb Chaim Palagi (or Falagi) , Rov of Izmir, Turkey , author of Moed L'chol Chai 5628-1868 and Kaf Hachaim see history . Photo below is of Rabbi Palaggi with the Jewish community in Izmir, Turkey, Reb Chaim Palagi is centred with the long white beard .

Reb Yechezkel of Kazimir (1855)

Reb Beinush Finkel, Mirrer rosh yeshiva (5750). Born in Mir on Yom Kippur 5672. In 5691, he studied under the Chofetz Chaim, and in 5694-95 under Reb Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik of Brisk. Reb Beinush married the daughter of Reb Shmuel Greineman, the Chazon Ish's brother-in-law. The match was made by the Chazon Ish. Took over as rosh yeshiva for his father, Reb Eliezer Yehuda Finkel after the latter's petira on the 19th of Tammuz 5725. see www.famousrabbis.com/R Finkel

Reb Yechiel Meir of Gustinin (1816-1888)

Reb Yechiel Yehoshua Rabinowitz, the Alter Bialer Rebbe author of sefer "Chelkas Yehoshua", also known for his learning and memorising the sefer "Tana Devei Eliyahu" especially whilst he was prisoned in freezing in sub-zero temperatures in Siberia during the second world war, which he said people should learn as a segula for Good Mazel and happiness.

Reb Yehuda Zev Segal, the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva (1993) see www.heavensregister.com for full history and photos of Manchester Ohel tomb where Rabbi Segal is buried.

Reb Menachem Mendel of Kotzk (1787-1859) . Born in Goray, near Lublin, Poland, Reb Menachem Mendel received a thorough Torah education from his father, Leibush Morgenstern, a zealous opponent of Chasidus. After his marriage at 14, his father introduced him to the world of Chasidus. Thereafter, he became an ardent follower of the Chozeh of Lublin and Reb Simcha Bunim of Pshis'cha, whom he eventually succeeded. Reb Menachem Mendel was a new type of chassid. If the Baal Shem Tov embodied chessed, Reb Mendel represented din. While the Baal Shem sought to reach all the people, Reb Mendel knew that what he sought could only be attained by the elite. The Baal Shem lifted the people up, Reb Mendel rebuked them for their inadequacies and always demanded more. Reb Leibel Eiger was entranced by Kotzk, to the despair of his father, Reb Shlomo. Reb Mendel and Reb Mordechai Yosef of Ishbitz had been close friends and disciples of Reb Simcha Bunem of Pshischa. After Reb Bunem’s passing Reb Mendel became Rebbe. However, because of Reb Mendel’s extreme aloofness the two friends were traveling on a collision course. Finally, on the Simchas Torah of 1840 there was an irrevocable split between the two and Reb Mordechai Yosef left with his chassidim to form a new chassidus. Most prominent among his students were the Chidushei Harym of Ger and Rabbi Chanoch of Alexander.

Reb Yehuda Aryeh Leib Eiger (1816-1888). A grandson of the renowned Reb Akiva Eiger, Reb Leibel was born in Warsaw. He learned under Reb Yitzchok Meir Alter, later known as the Chiddushei Harim in Warsaw. The Chiddushei Harim used to say, "True misnagdim don't really deserve to be punished, because they fight chassidus for the sake of heaven. Therefore, they are punished with a punishment that is not really a punishment – their sons become chassidim." At 20, he married and moved to Lublin where he davened at the Shul of the Chozeh. There, he befriended Reb Yisroel, the Chozeh’s son. He then moved to Kotzk. He became a rebbe after the Rebbe of Izbitza passed away in 1854. After his death his son, Reb Avrohom, printed his sefarim "Toras Emes" and "Imrei Emes."

Reb Yehoshua of Belz (1825-1894)

Reb Moshe Kliers (1874-1934). Born in Tzefas. In his teens, he married the daughter of a prominent talmid chacham of the Slonim community in Teveria, and he went to live there. At the age of 26, in response to a request by Reb Shmuel, the Slonimer Rebbe, Reb Moshe opened founded a yeshiva (Ohr Torah) by the kever of Reb Meir Baal Haness by the shores of the Kineret. He was involved in the Teshuva Campaign of 1914.

Reb Shabsai, father of Reb Yisroel of Koshnitz (1761)

Reb Dovid Halevi Segal, author of Turei Zahav (the Taz) (1586-1667), son-in-law of the Bach. Unofficial Rabbi of Posen 1619-~1640. Headed famous yeshiva at Ostro from 1643, escaped Cossacks 1648-49 to Lublin, then Moravia. Settled in Lemberg. Lost 2 sons to violent deaths in Spring of 1664. Sent his sons Yeshaya and son-in-law Aryeh Leib (later to be the Shaagas Aryeh) to investigate Shabsai Tzvi. He also wrote Divrei Dovid on Rashi al HaTorah.

Reb Mordechai Goldman, Zevihl Rebbe

Reb Menachem Nachum Twersky, the Rachmistrivka Rebbe (1840-1937); son of Reb Yochanon; grandson of Reb Menachem Nachum, author of Meor Einayim

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Reb Shalom Zelig Steinmetz, elder Viznitz chosid

Reb Yitzchak Yerucham Diskin, founder of Diskin Orphanage, son of Reb Yehoshua Leib Diskin

Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Alter of Slabodka (1849-1927)

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Reb Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, author of Kedushas Yom Tov (1815-1872)

HaRav Yechezkel Sarna see www.famousrabbis.com /Rabbi Sarna