רב אליעזר זוסיא בן ישראל אברהם פורטוגל
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Shalom Uvracha Rabboisai!!
Today (29 Av) marks the 42nd Yahrtzeit of the First Skulener Rebbe ZTL. We are honored to share with you the following beautiful content, including a heartwarming story regarding one of the more famous and triumphant niggunim of the rebbe ZTL, who was renowned as a prolific composer of music.
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Today, the 29th of Av, marks the 42nd yahrtzeit of the gaon and tzaddik HaRav Eliezer Zusia Portugal ZTL, the Skulener Rebbe, zechuso yagen aleinu. Aside from his own greatness in Torah, Tefillah and Avodas Hashem, the Skulener Rebbe might have been most recognized as the champion and leader of Jewish rescue. He sought to save and care for hundreds of children who were orphaned by the war, adopting them and raising them as his own. He and his holy Rebbetzin were known throughout the world as pillars of kindness, self-sacrifice and genuine Ahavas Yisroel.
R’ Eliezer Zusia was the son of HaGaon HaRav Yisroel Avraham Portugal ZTL; a descendant in a long line of great rabbanim that traced itself back to Rashi Hakadosh. At the end of his life, R’ Yisroel Avraham became the Rav of the northeastern Romanian city of Skulen (Sculeni - now a part of modern-day Moldova). He was already older when his son Eliezer Zusia was born, yet he devoted himself to his son and instilled him with his Torah and Yiras Shamayim. R’ Eliezer was about 18 years old when his father passed away, but despite his tender age, the inhabitants of Skulen chose him to succeed his father, and everyone could see that the young man was destined for greatness.
With his appointment as the Rav of Skulen, R’ Eliezer Zusia devoted himself entirely to the concerns of the community, earning a sterling reputation throughout the region. He was not simply the Rav of the community; he was its beloved shepherd. Yidden cherished and respected their Rebbe for his greatness in Torah, his goodness of heart, and his love for the Jewish people. He loved every Yid, be they rich or poor, righteous scholars or the simplest of tradesmen.
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