Yisroel Hopsztajn

Rabbi Yisroel Hopsztajn (1737–1814), also known as the Magid of Kozhnitz, was a chasidic leader in Poland. 
He was born in Opatów, where his father Shabsay was a bookbinder. He was named for the founder of chasidus, Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov.
Rabbi Hopsztajn worked for a period of time with the Magid of Mezritsh. He was one of the major influences in bringing chasidus to Congress Poland and was the founder of hasidic dynasty of Kozhnitz. 
==Books==
Among his many works are: a volume on Torah Yakir M'Paz, a volume on Pirke Avot, a commentary on Tehillim. All of which are collected here. He also wrote a commentary on the Zohar Nezer Yisrael found here,a commentary on the Pesach Haggadah, the Gevurat Yisrael, found here, a commentary on all the Mitzvot called Ta'amei Mitzvot, found here, and a commentary on the Tikunei HaZohar called Or Yisrael, found here.
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Category:1737 births
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Category:People from Opatów
Category:Hasidic rebbes
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