Skver (Hasidic dynasty)

Skver Hasidic Dynasty

The Skver synagogue in Skvyra, Ukraine, restored in 2004
Founder
Rabbi Yitzchok Twersky
Regions with significant populations
United States, Israel, Canada, England, Europe
Religions
Hasidic Judaism

Skver (also Skvir, Skvere, Skwere, or Square; Yiddish: סקווירא) is a Chasidic dynasty founded by Rebbe Yitzchok Twersky in the city of Skver (known in Yiddish), or Skvyra, in present-day Ukraine during the mid-19th century. Adherents of the rebbes of Skver are known as Skverer Hasidim.

The Skver dynasty is a branch of the Chernobyl dynasty. Its founder, Rebbe Yitzchok, also known as Reb Itzikl, was one of the eight sons of Rabbi Mordechai, the Maggid of Chernobyl. There are currently three rebbes of the Skverer dynasty:

• David Twersky, who leads the largest and most prominent branch, headquartered in New Square, New York.
• Yechiel Michl Twersky, son of the late Rebbe David ("Reb Duvid'l") Twersky, who heads the Skver-Boro Park community.
• Yitzchok Twersky, son of the late Reb Mottel Twersky, who leads the Skver-Flatbush community.