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The Defender of the Jewish People

A Place of Prayer. A Legacy of Love.

At the holy resting place of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev. Bring your prayers and personal requests to one of the greatest advocates for the Jewish people.

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Davening in the ohel of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok in Berditchev

Who was Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev?

Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev (c. 1740–1809) was one of the greatest disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch, and the rav of Berditchev for more than twenty years. The generations remember him above all for his boundless love of every Jew.

He could not see a fault in a fellow Jew without finding the merit beside it. Once he saw a wagon driver, wrapped in tallis and tefillin, greasing the wheels of his wagon. He did not rebuke him. He lifted his eyes to Heaven and said: “Master of the World, see how holy Your children are! Even while greasing his wheels, he is praying to You.”

Through his prayers and heartfelt niggunim, many of which are still sung today, he pleaded with Heaven on behalf of the Jewish people, and became known as the Defender of the Jewish People. His sefer, Kedushas Levi, is learned in batei midrash around the world.

He passed away on 25 Tishrei 5570 (1809) and is buried in Berditchev. For more than two hundred years, Jews have come to his tziyun to pour out their hearts, trusting that he still stands there as their advocate.

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How it works

Submit the names and prayer requests you wish to have brought to the holy tziyun of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev, where they will be mentioned in prayer.

All names and personal details are kept strictly confidential.

It is customary to give tzedakah, a “pidyon nefesh”, together with a kvitel, in the merit of those being prayed for. The merit of tzedakah accompanies your prayers at the holy tziyun.

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A Living Jewish Community in Berditchev

The holy tziyun is cared for by the Holy Kehillah of Berditchev, led by the moro d’asro, Hagaon Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Thaler shlita. The kehillah davens with a minyan every day, and the names you send are brought to the tziyun and mentioned there in tefillah.

The shul

The local shul is active year-round, with daily minyanim.

The kollel

The Tiferes Levi Yitzchok Kollel, for residents of the city who wish to immerse themselves in the holy Torah.

The mikveh

The Mei Levi Yitzchok Mikveh, built to the highest standards of kashrus.

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Help Preserve the Legacy of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok

Your contribution helps maintain the holy tziyun, support the Jewish community of Berditchev, including its synagogue, kollel and mikveh, and assistance to local Jewish families, and ensure that this sacred place remains open to Jews from around the world. May the merit of your tzedakah accompany your prayers.

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Tax-deductible through Berdichev Revival Inc, a US 501(c)(3).