Rabbi Shimon Yerslover, founder of Yeruslav Chasidism

Rabbi Shimon was born in Lukov, to his father Rabbi Israel Leib Elbaum Likover from Jozefow, the son of Rabbi Yaakov Kopel Likover, of Lukov, and his mother Esther Etel Weissblum. As a child, his father moved to Jozefow, leaving Rabbi Shimon with his grandfather Rabbi Yakov Kopel Likover. Rabbi Yaakov Koppel made a living from his inn and a whirlpool managed by employees. He himself sat day and night in Talmudic Study and his name became known in the area as a true scholar and as a generous person. He was opposed to the Hasidic Movement. It is recounted that the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of chasidus, tried to attract Rabbi Yaakov Kopel to Hasidism but he was unsuccessful. Rabbi Yaakov Koppel was offered various rabbinic positions and he rejected all of them, including the rabbinate proposed to him by the community in Amsterdam. He died on the february 22nd, 1769. His son Rabbi Israel Leib followed him and strongly opposed Hasidism. In his youth, Rabbi Shimon son of Rabbi Israel Leib, was pursued by his rabbi and cousin the prominent Chozeh MiLublin his mother was Rabbi Israel Leibs sister and Rabbi Shimon became Hasidic. As a result, his father was so upset that he told him not to say Kaddish for him with the addition of Veyatsmach as per the custom of Hasidim nusach sefard. He firmly held that it would be better not to say Kaddish at all than to recite that version. After his marriage, Rabbi Shimon lived with his wifes family in Jaroslaw.

he first of his rebbes was Rabbi Elimelech of Lyzensk. When Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Horowitz, the "choze," began to head the community, Rabbi Shimon joined him, even though Rabbi Elimelech was still alive. He always had viewed the "Choze/Seer of Lublin" as the highest authority and saw himself as his devoted follower. At the same time, he also received the authority of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, who lived in close proximity to Jaroslaw, as instructed by the "Choze." After the death of the Choze and of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, in 1825, he traveled extensively to Rabbi Naftali Zvi of Ropshitz, who was one year younger than him, until his death. Then he continued to travel to Rav Naftalis son, Rabbi Menashe, even though he was forty years younger than him. He also traveled to Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Meshares, who was the son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and succeeded him after his passing, and to Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov, who began to lead the community after the passing of the Choze. In his old age he would often travel to Rabbi Sholom Rokeach of Belz. It is said that when he once arrived at Rabbi Shalom at the age of ninety, the latter told him that at such an age he should stay at home, but he replied to him "at home you rot" "בבית מתעפשים". He had a place of honor in Belz, and many of his Divrei Torah and stories were preserved by Belzs followers. He was close to many of the Admorim of his generation and although he lived until ninety-one and was becoming blind, he continued to travel to the admorim, young and old. Also among his many rebbis were: Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasov, Rabbi Moshe of Peshawarsk, Rabbi Meir of Permishlan, Rabbi Chaim of Kosov, Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, Rabbi Shalom of Kaminka, Rabbi Issachar Dov Av Beit Din Scohl the father-in-law of Rabbi Sholom Rokeach of Belz.

After the passing of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, his disciples appointed Rabbi Shimon to a Rebbe without asking him, for fear of being refused. Good relations existed between him and the rabbis of the city: Rabbi Yehuda Heller-Wallerstein, Rabbi Naphtali Hertz Sharif, and Rabbi, author of "Beer Yitzhak". The "Dayan Hagadol" in the city was Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Horwitz, brother of Rabbi Eliezer, author of "Noam Megadim". He was involved in public affairs in the city, and personally handled the existence of the institutions, such as Mikveh and Kosher slaughter. When they were building the Great Synagogue and held a comprehensive fundraiser, Rabbi Shimon took an active part, despite having his own synagogue klois. He also served as the chairman of the committee of seven members of dignitaries, which was set up on 19th January, 1834 to raise funds, so that the poor children could also be exempt from the Austrian army. His secretary the Gabay of Rabbi Shimon was Menachem Mendel Mendish Taustein.

Among his famous students was Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Frankel of Willipoli, who was first a student, and became a rebbe. Until the Holocaust there were generations of rabbis and Rebbes from his students. Also known to travel to Rabbi Shimon were: Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Zidichov, and Rabbi Yitschok Aizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin of Kumarna. Joseph Babad of Ternopol, author of "Minchat Chinuch", traveled there twice.

Rabbi Shimon passed away on the first day of Sukkot, 1849, buried in Cemetery in the Falkin suburb about eight kilometers from Jaroslaw. An Ohel/structure was built on his tomb. Buried there as well were his son Rabbi Bunem Mendel and his wife, and his son-in-law Rabbi Kehat Hilferrin and his wife. The citys Jews used to visit the place mainly during the days of mercy and forgiveness. The Ohel was destroyed by rioters during the Holocaust and for a long time its place was unknown in the ruined cemetery. On the february 19th, 2010, the Ohel was re-inaugurated by Agudath Ohalei Tsadikim.

Rabbi Shimon married his wife Baila, a daughter of a resident of Jaroslaw. Ten of their children are known: Rabbi Yitzchak Maryles of Rufschitz, married Sarah daughter of Rabbi Menashe Rubin Rebbe of Ropshitz and later succeeded him. Rabbi Bonem Menachem Mendel Maryles, continued the Hasidic dynasty in Jaroslaw. He had a daughter who married Rabbi Yaakov Mordechai Lieberman Av Beit Din in Toporov. Rabbi Naftali Maryles Rabbi of Litowisk. He was born when his father was about seventy years old and was named after Rabbi Naftali of Ropshitz who passed. His grandson Rabbi Yosef Maryles printed Rabbi Naftalis writings in the book "Ayala Shluchah". The book also contains a great deal of material about Rabbi Shimon and the history of his descendants in Litowisk. The son of Rabbi Naftali, Rabbi Yaakov Kopel succeeded him in Litovisk. The Wife of Rabbi Mordechai Heller of Jaroslaw The wife of Rabbi Nathan Nota of Chinica Sheindel Raisel the wife of Rabbi Kahat Hilperin The wife of Rabbi Yehuda Leibish Helmer of Warsaw The wife of Rabbi Eliyahu Zvi Weber Rabazov. Freida, the wife of Rabbi Zvi Verman, son of Rabbi Avraham David Verman,Rabbi of Buczacz. The wife of Rabbi Yehoshua Lam of Belz His brother, Rabbi Moshe, was also a Chasid and lived in Lizhensk. His gravestone states for his honor that he was the brother of Rabbi Shimon. Another brother was Rabbi Yaakov Kopel who lived in Olinab.

Rabbi Shimon himself did not write down his teachings, but compilations from his students were printed in the book "Torat Shimon." First edition Jaroslaw, 5668. Published in many other editions. Translated into English and published in Michigan, 2000.

fter his passing, his oldest son Rabbi Bonem Menachem Mendel took his place. He was followed by his grandson Rabbi Shimon, the son of Rabbi Bunam Mendel, who was born after the death of his grandfather and was named after him. These three sons of Rabbi Shimon completed the dynasty: Rabbi David son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Eichenstein of Zidichov, who succeeded Rabbi Shimon, followed by his son, Rabbi Binyamin Menachem, who was crowned to replace his father despite being a teenager. Rabbi Israel Arie Leib son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Yechiel of Dombruva - led his own synagogue in Jaroslav. Rabbi Eliezer son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Mikarov and from his second marriage son-in-law of Rabbi Asher Isaiah of Zelkova. After World War I, he moved to Berlin and served as Rebbe of yeruslav. He perished in the Holocaust.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimon_Maryles

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לידה 1758 ה'תקי"ט פטירה 1849 (בגיל 91 בערך) ט"ו בתשרי ה'תר"י מקום קבורה ירוסלב השתייכות חסידות רבותיו רבי אלימלך מליז'ענסק, החוזה מלובלין תלמידיו רבי שלמה זלמן פרנקל מויליפולי חיבוריו תורת שמעון