Yosef Yozel Horwitz

1847–1919 (age 72)

Biography

Rabbi Yosef Yozel Horwitz, known as the Alter of Novardok, was a renowned spiritual mentor who championed a life of inner discipline and humility. His teachings traveled far, encouraging students to cultivate resilience and devotion to the service of others.

He rests at Har HaMenuchot, where his enduring influence continues through the yeshivot and communities shaped by his emphasis on character refinement.