Rabbi Gutnick OBM
Rabbi Shneur Chaim HaKohen Gutnick
In his chaplain uniform with the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, M.M. Schneerson
Time Line of Rabbi Gutnick's Life
As Rabbi of the Elwood Congregation he was known as the Survivors Rabbi, to his fellow piers he was known as a "Rabbi's Rabbi", to his community he was considered the "People's Rabbi", to his family he was simply known as "Zayda Chaim" and to rest of the world he was known as "Chief Rabbi".
Father of the world renowned Philanthropist Joseph Gutnick
Uncle of the Publisher and co-sponsor of the Gutnick Chumash.
As a Rabbi, Teacher & Rosh Yeshivah he Authored countless monumental Torah classes, essays and exposes.
Grandfather to over 80 grand and great grand children.
He is interred in Melbourne, Australia.
"May those who lie in the dust arise and rejoice..."
Throughout his life time, he merited the very close relationship with the Rebbe in NY. Over the years, he had visited NY quite often and had spoken at speaking arrangements throughout the Country. He was known as a world class orator, truly in a class of his own. He was a very well respected man and loved by all his family, friends and all those who new him and seeked counsel from him.
