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.
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