Paysach Krohn
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Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
and a noted author, mohel
Mohel
A mohel is a Jewish person trained in the practice of brit milah "covenant of circumcision."-Etymology of the Hebrew and Aramaic term:...
, and lecturer on topics related to ethics and spiritual growth.
Biography
He is a fifth-generation mohel, and is followed by both his son and son-in-law. He lives in Kew Gardens, QueensKew Gardens, Queens
Kew Gardens is a triangular-shaped neighborhood in central Queens bounded to the north by the Jackie Robinson Parkway , to the east by Van Wyck Expressway and 131st Street, to the south by Hillside Avenue, and to the west by Park Lane, Abingdon Road and 118th Street...
, New York
New York
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with his wife. His five children are married.
Several of his works are in regards to his relationship with the "Maggid
Maggid
Maggid , sometimes spelled as magid, is a traditional Eastern European Jewish religious itinerant preacher, skilled as a narrator of Torah and religious stories. A preacher of the more scholarly sort was called a "darshan", and usually occupied the official position of rabbi...
of Jerusalem," Rabbi Sholom Schwadron
Sholom Schwadron
Sholom Schwadron was a Haredi rabbi. He was known as the "Maggid of Jerusalem" for his fiery, inspirational mussar talks. Some of the stories he told about the character and conduct of Torah leaders and tzadikim of previous generations were incorporated in the "Maggid" series of books by Rabbi...
. Krohn also leads tours throughout Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, speaking about the rich and vibrant Jewish communities that existed prior to World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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In December 2004 Rabbi Krohn launched the organization PaL (Phone and Learn) in the United Kingdom when speaking at the thirty day memorial service for a well-respected London chinuch activist, Sammy Homburger. PaL, a division of Partners in Torah in the USA, matches Jews who want to learn more about their heritage with a friendly, knowledgeable tutor for up to an hour a week of Jewish study and discussion over the phone. The dynamic organization has seen tremendous success since its inception and continues to inspire people throughout the UK, Europe and the world.
Along with Esther Jungreis
Esther Jungreis
Esther Jungreis is the founder of the international Hineni movement in America. A Holocaust survivor, she has made it her life's mission to bring back Jews to Orthodox Judaism.-Biography:...
, Krohn has served as a guest speaker at the annual Shavuot
Shavuot
The festival of is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan ....
retreat hosted by Gateways
Gateways (organization)
Gateways is an organization whose self-declared mission is it to "raise Jewish consciousness and help stem the rising tide of Jewish assimilation among American Jews."-Origins:...
since 2005.
Works
- Along The Maggid's Journey
- Around The Maggid's Table
- Bris Milah / Circumcision
- Creative Communications
- Echoes Of The Maggid
- In The Footsteps of The Maggid
- The Maggid Speaks
- Reflections of the Maggid
- Sensitivities
- Traveling With The Maggid. A Journey to great Torah centers of yesteryear.