Rav Yechezkel Holtshuk Kodshei Yechezkel

Rav Yechezkel HaLevi Holtshuk, second Ostrovtza Rebbe (1887-1942, perished in the Holocaust), was the son of Rebbe Meir Yechiel HaLevi Rabbi of Ostrovtza ("the tzaddik who fasted for 40 years"). An outstanding Torah scholar and holy man. He served as rabbi of Inowłódz, Nasielsk and later as rebbe and rabbi of Ostrovtza. He founded the Beis Meir network of yeshivos, where many students studied following the special study method of the Ostrovtza rebbes - sharpness and erudition in all areas of Torah study. He and all his descendants (seven sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren) were murdered in the Holocaust.

Letter from Rebbe Yechezkel HaLevi Halstock