page_title: Avrohom Yaakov Friedman (fifth Sadigura rebbe)
section_title: Accession to Rebbe
hierarchical_section_title: Avrohom Yaakov Friedman (fifth Sadigura rebbe) / Accession to Rebbe
caption_attribution_description: English: Sadigura beis medrash in Bnei Brak, Israel
context_page_description: Avrohom Yaakov Friedman was the fifth Rebbe of the Sadigura Hasidic dynasty. In 1979 he succeeded his father, the fourth Sadigura Rebbe, and took his seat on the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. He oversaw the growth of Sadigura communities in Israel and in London, Antwerp, and New York City.
context_section_description: Upon his father's death on 29 Nisan 1979, Friedman became the leader of the Sadigura Hasidim. He was also inducted into the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in his father's stead. He retained his father's court on Pinkus Street in Tel Aviv, and established an outreach center there for secular Jewish youth. In 2005 he relocated his court to a large edifice on Gutmacher Street in Bnei Brak.
  He was known for his great love of fellow Jews and his open door to all petitioners. His prayers and blessings on behalf of others were said to be especially potent. He took an active interest in his children and grandchildren, answering their questions and learning Torah with them.
  He oversaw the opening of Sadigura battei medrash in Jerusalem, Ashdod, Modiin Illit, Beitar Illit, and Elad, and the expansion of Sadigura communities to London, Antwerp, and New York City.
caption: Sadigura beis medrash in Bnei Brak
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