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Chasidim of Lelow
[Yiddish, Lelover chasidim] - A Chasidic group
founded by David Biedermann (1746-1814), a kabbalist and
proponent of
Sabbathaism, which under the influence of the teachings of
Elimelech of
Lezajsk later became known as Chasidism. He was a pupil of
the tzaddik
Moshe Leib of Sasow, and then of Yaakov Yitzhak Ha-Levi
Horovitz of
Lublin, who pronounced him one of his most outstanding
students. Yaakov
Yitzhak of Przysucha was his friend.
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Leading an ascetic lifestyle, he fasted from
the Sabbath to the Sabbath, and was known for his love of
animals. His
son Moshe succeeded him (1777-1851), the son-in-law and
pupil of Yaakov
Yitzhak of Przysucha. He died in Jerusalem and was buried on
the Mount
of Olives. After Moshe's death, the Lelow dynasty ceased to
exist. Two
of his sons settled in Palestine.
(H.W./CM)
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