Yakov Yosef Twersky

Yakov Yosef Twersky
TitleSkverer Rebbe of New Square.
Personal
Born
Yakov Yosef Twersky

June 23, 1899
ReligionJudaism
SpouseTrana Twersky
ChildrenFiga Malka Hager, Sima Mirel Hager, Miriam Twersky, Rabbi David Twersky
Jewish leader
PredecessorRabbi Dovid'l Twersky
SuccessorRabbi David Twersky
DynastySkver

Rabbi Yakov Yosef Twersky (June 23, 1899 – March 31, 1968)[1] was the Grand Rabbi and spiritual leader of the village of New Square, New York, and of Skverer Hasidism worldwide.[2]

  1. ^ "Jacob J. Twerski. Hasidic Rabbi, 68, founder of New Square in Rockland County is dead". The New York Times. April 1, 1968. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Sanders, Adrienne. "New Square FAQs". lohud.com. Retrieved 2019-12-12.