Skulen (Hasidic dynasty)

Skulen (סקולען) Hasidic Dynasty

Rabbi Israel Abraham Portugal - Grand Rebbe of Skulen - lighting Hanukkah candles
Founder
Rav Eliezer Zusia Portugal
Regions with significant populations
United States, Israel, Canada
Religions
Hasidic Judaism

Skulen (סקולען) Hasidic dynasty was founded by Rav Eliezer Zusia Portugal. It was headed by his son, Rav Yisroel Avrohom Portugal until his death on April 1, 2019. Its name is originated from Sculeni (Yiddish: סקולען Skulen), a town in Bessarabia (now in Moldova) where Rabbi Eliezer Zusia was born and served as rabbi.