A Letter to Rabbi Yitzi
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A Letter to Rabbi Yitzi

Words of Wisdom from Rabbi Yitzi | December 31, 2025

Despite facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz continues to spread joy and faith to thousands around the globe. Diagnosed in 2012 with ALS, Rabbi Yitzi is now 95% paralyzed and no longer able to speak or breath on his own. Thanks to the miracle of technology, Rabbi Yitzi continues to spread his wisdom through his eyes, focusing on each and every letter of these Torah articles. Rabbi Yitzi, his wife Dina and their seven children are the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Temecula, California.

“Dear Rabbi Yitzi,

It really was beautiful spending the time with you last week.

In the past, when I came by to see you, I was only there for shorter visits when I was in town anyway, but this time I came to LA just to see you and spent many hours a day, sitting around, shmoozing, learning and farbrenging with you and near you. It was a very eye-opening and meaningful experience.

I got to appreciate many of the things you are involved with, and to observe the incredible amount of study partners you have everyday!

It has encouraged me to commit to add more Torah study to my day

Thank you!”

- Moshe R, Wisconsin

Despite facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz continues to spread joy and faith to thousands around the globe. Diagnosed in 2012 with ALS, Rabbi Yitzi is now 95% paralyzed and no longer able to speak or breath on his own. Thanks to the miracle of technology, Rabbi Yitzi continues to spread his wisdom through his eyes, focusing on each and every letter of these Torah articles. Rabbi Yitzi, his wife Dina and their seven children are the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Temecula, California.

“Dear Rabbi Yitzi,

It really was beautiful spending the time with you last week.

In the past, when I came by to see you, I was only there for shorter visits when I was in town anyway, but this time I came to LA just to see you and spent many hours a day, sitting around, shmoozing, learning and farbrenging with you and near you. It was a very eye-opening and meaningful experience.

I got to appreciate many of the things you are involved with, and to observe the incredible amount of study partners you have everyday!

It has encouraged me to commit to add more Torah study to my day

Thank you!”

- Moshe R, Wisconsin

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