The house of Rebbe

1940s. This was the house of the Sokolover Rebbe, Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1867-1939), one of the best-known Tzadiks in all of Europe. Tzadik is a title generally given to personalities in Judaism considered saintly. A descendant of the tzaddikim dynasty from Kock, he served as Sokolow rabbi from 1899 until his death in 1939. He founded a large Yeshiva in the town - Beth Isreal (House of Israel). Was also a trained medical doctor and he took an active part in the political life of the town. He was one of the founders of the Agudas Yisroel party, and was a powerful activist. He died of natural causes.
2009. The building is now a restaurant. This photo was taken before it opened.