Ruzhin (Hasidic dynasty)

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The Ruzhin hasidic dynasty was founded by Rebbe Yisroel Friedman (1796-1850) of Ruzhyn. Rav Yisroel's father was Rebbe Sholom Shachne of Prhobisht, who was a son of R' Avrohom "HaMalach". (He was given this name because of his detachment from material comforts.) Rav Avraham was a son of Rebbe Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritch, who was the main disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.

The six sons of Rav Yisroel all founded chasidishe dynasties of their own, including Buhush, Sadigura, Boyan, Chortkov and Husiatyn. The dynasties of Vizhnitz and Vasloi are also descended from Rebbe Yisroel of Ruzhyn thorugh the female line.

The rebbes of the dynasty of Ruzhin are accustomed to conducting their courts regally, claiming descent from the Royal line of King David.

[edit] Lineage

Rebbe Dov Ber of Rovne and Mezritsh, Volhynia (1704-1772)
- Rebbe Avrohom, the Malach (1740-1777), son of Rebbe Dov Ber
  - Rebbe Sholom Shakhna of Prhobisht (1769-1802), son of Rebbe Avrohom
    - Rebbe Avrohom of Prhobisht (1787-1813), son of Rebbe Sholom Shakhna
    - Rebbe Yisroel Friedman of Ruzhyn (1796-1850), son of Rebbe Sholom Shakhna, collected works Ner Yisroel
      - Rebbe Sholom Yosef Friedman of Sadiger (1812-1851), son of Rebbe Yisroel
      - Rebbe Avrohom Yaakov Friedman of Sadiger (1819-1883), son of Rebbe Yisroel, founder of the dynasty of Sadiger