Harav Yaakov Aryeh Gutterman of Radzymin was born in 5552 to his father, Rav Shlomo, in the town of Vorka, Poland. Already in his youth, it was evident that he was destined for greatness. He learned from the renowned Rav of Vorka, the Toras Shmuel, and dedicated himself to avodas Hashem. While still a bochur, he became close to the Chozeh of Lublin. In the Chozeh’s court, he met the Yid Hakadosh of Peshischa, and became one of his prime disciples. After his passing, he followed the Yid’s successors, Harav Bunim of Peshischa, his son Rav Avraham Moshe and Rav Yitzchak of Vorka. He also was close to the Kozhnitzer Maggid.
He married the daughter of Rav Berish of Ryczywół. After the passing of the city’s Rav, Rav Yaakov Aryeh agreed to accept the position. He later moved to Radzymin and served there as the Rav. After the passing of Harav yitzchak of Vorka in 5608, many began to flock to Rav Yaakov Aryeh of Radzymin. He lived longer than the other talmidim of Rav Bunim of Peshischa, and was considered the elder Rebbe of his generation. His name was uttered with awe as a holy baal mofess, and many streamed to his court.
On 18 Tammuz, Erev Shabbos Parashas Pinchas 5637, the Rebbe of Radzymin passed away. On that Sunday, he was buried in the cemetery on Gensha Street in Warsaw. After his passing, his seforim, Divrei Avi”v and Bikkurei Avi”v were printed.
