Avraham Abba Leifer
American rabbi (1918-1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Avraham Abba Leifer (1918 – 7 January 1990) was the second Rebbe of the Pittsburgh Hasidic dynasty and the instigator for the relocation of the Hasidut from its original location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Israeli coastal city of Ashdod. He was widely known for his yiras Shamayim (fear of Heaven), humility and friendliness toward Jews of all backgrounds.
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Title | Second Pittsburgher Rebbe |
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Born | Avraham Abba Leifer 1918 (1918) |
Died | 7 January 1990 (1990-01-08) (aged 71) (10 Tevet 5750) |
Religion | Judaism |
Spouse | Rachel Rosenbaum |
Children | 2 |
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Jewish leader | |
Predecessor | Yosef Leifer |
Successor | Mordechai Yissachar Ber Leifer |
Began | 7 March 1966 |
Ended | 7 January 1990 |
Main work | Emunas Avraham |
Dynasty | Pittsburgh |
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