Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Unger
Me'oros Hatzaddikim | November 23, 2023
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Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Unger (Kislev 14, 5652 / 1891 - 132nd Yahrzeit)
Rav Yaakov Yitzchok was the son of Rav Yisrael Elimelech of Zhavna, and a scion of the Dombrover dynasty, who succeeded his father as Rebbe in the city of his rabbinical post of Zhavna.
He became the son-in-law of Rav Meir Horowitz of Dzhikov, a descendant of the Ropshitzer dynasty.
He was very popular, and thousands attended his levaya from nearby Tarnow.
His sons were: Rav Sholom Dovid of Zhavna, Rav Yehuda of Sokolov, Rav Chaim Eliezer of Radlov and Rav Yisrael Yosef.
His son-in-law was Rav Naftoli Horowitz of Pokshavnitza.
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