Rav Avrohom Landau Tchechenover Rebbe Zechuta Avrohom

Rabbi Avraham Landau of Chechanov [1784 - 5 Adar 1875], a disciple of R. Fishel of Strikov and R. Simcha Bunim Of Pesishcha, was a renowned scholar and rabbinical judge. He served as Rav and Rebbe in his community for 56 years, refusing all offers to serve in larger, more prestigious posts. He authored Zechuta d'Avraham, Ahavas Chesed, and many others. In 1943 his grave was dug up, and his body and even his burial shrouds were completely intact!