Fates of Many
| Abraham Leipniker Löwy |
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Great gr-gr-gr-gr grandfather of John Kerry (m. to Torriah)(b. ca 1700 – d. 29 Oct 1774 in Úsov, buried in Úsov) Also: ABRAHAM HA-LEVI BRODE, BEN MORDECHAI Abraham Leipniker Löwy came to Úsov in 1716. Both his father and grandfather used to serve as Chief Rabbis in Timişoara (now Rumania). Abraham Leipniker was elected as the chairman of the Jewish community in Úsov in 1751. He became well known for his fights for the religious rights of his congregation. Abraham was a leader of deputations to several courts, including deputations to the Imperial court in Vienna, where he succeeded thanks to his diplomatic skills. He recorded his achievements and philosophy in the writings titled: M'GILATH S'DARIM - An Unwritten Chapter in the History of the Jews of Moravia. As he mentioned in his writings, during the services on the Eighth Day of Holy Convocation, Jews of Úsov, in the recognition of his merit, used to sing the commemorative hymns, which he composed. He lived in his own house #XXIII, which still exists in Úsov (presently #262 - 5. května Street). Abraham Leipniker played a great part in activities, which later resulted in the re-establishment of the synagogue in Úsov. This 18th century synagogue also still exists there.
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