Skulener Rebbe - Rav Yisroel Avrohom Portugal

Rav Yisroel Avrohom Portugal (June 2, 1925 - present), better known as the Skulener Rebbe, is the current Rebbe of Skulen Chasidus. He is widely sought after for his blessings and advice. He is known for lacking involvement in bodily pleasures (due to his lack of sleep and eating no more than a meal a day) and for his humble nature. He is also known for his constant battle against practices he does not approve of for Jews, such as possessing a television or a computer with internet service.

Following his father, he is a habituated composer of Chasidic songs. Except on Shabbos Yom Tov, he always carries with him a small tape recorder to record any new tune that would come to his mind. He has already composed thousands of songs. Most are forgotten after they are recorded, but many of them are sung at his tishen, and a handful of them have become classics in the Chasidic community.