Yitz Grossman
Published August 31, 2011 | 
No mention needs to be made of Yitz Grossman in the Migdal Ha’Emek area. His work among the youth of this town has earned him the endearing title of “Disco Rabbi”.
Early Work
Yitz Grossman arrived with little fanfare in high-crime rate Migdal Ha’Emek in the 1950s. Immediately, he realized that to clean up the city, he would have to work with the largely idle youth. He began frequenting bars and discos in the city, speaking to the young clientele and slowly leading them away into more meaningful lives and work. The work he has done has resulted in the near-zero crime rate that Migdal Ha’Emek enjoys today.
Achievements and Public Recognition
Yitz Grossman is considered a legacy today. He has authored a number of books and started a number of charities like the Migdal Ohr orphanage. His awards include the Coveted Love of Israel award and the Israeli Prize for lifetime achievement. He is an avid blogger and frequently blogs on his website Yitz Grossman.
Yitz Grossman is responsible for singularly bringing peace to a large section of Israel. It is no wonder then that generations of Jews even now hold this Chief Rabbi in the greatest of respect.
