Rabbi Elchonon Lesches

A Life of Sacrifice Rabbi Elchonon Lesches

This is a story left untold for too long. It is the story of a single man fighting against the relentless machinery of the former Soviet Union, a dedicated Chassid willing to suffer any inconvenience for the sake of Torah and its commandments. The only practicing mohel left in all of White Russia, Reb Yitzchak Elchonon Halevi Shagalow was responsible for maintaining the legacy of Avraham Avinu in the darkest of times as he traveled around the entire country to continue his holy work. Far from becoming intimidated by the Soviets, Reb Elchonon put his life in danger to live the Torah way and educate his children accordingly. More than sixty years have passed since Reb Elchonon was murdered in cold blood for his religious activities. His hundreds of Torah-observant descendants around the world today are the worthiest testimonial to this great man cut down in the prime of life.