JEWDAICA

Michel's inheritance of a rich Judaic tradition comes from both his parents, descendants of a long line of prominent rabbinical scholars. Michel's parents and grandparents were born in Jerusalem and Tiberias, and members of his immediate family still reside in Jerusalem… an uninterrupted presence of over 170 years. Born in Catskill, New York, in 1926, where his father served as rabbi, Michel later studied at Yeshivot Toras Chayim, in Brooklyn, NY and Yaakov Yosef, on the lower east side of Manhattan.His artistic talent was recognized early by his family and teachers, and at the age of 13, after agreeing to continue his religious studies, he was enrolled in the New York School of Art and Design.At 14, as a student at "770" Eastern Parkway, Michel was recruited by Rabbi Schneerson, prior to his ascension to "Rebbe," to illustrate a variety of Lubavitch publications. Michel's personal experience with the Rebbe left a profound impression and respect for Lubavitch, which is expressed..

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