Rav Yitzchok Meir Alter Rotenberg Chidushei Harim

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Rothenberg/Alter (23 Adar 1866) of Gur was the successor to Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotsk and the founder of the Gur dynasty. He was popularly known as the Chiddushei HaRim, the title of his classic work of Torah analysis and interpretation. His charisma and concern for the masses resulted in Gerrer chasidus having a very large following.

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Segulah For Yiras Shamayim

Rav Yitzchak Meir Alter of Ger, the genius of Chassidus, used to say: “Mere mention of the kedushah and sanctity of the holy Yid HaKadosh is itself a segulah for yiras Shamayim and can cause the awe of Heaven to enter into the heart of man.”