Yitzhak Aharon Korff

Yitzhak Aharon Korff, also known as Ira A. Korff, is a prominent American rabbi who serves as the Rebbe of Zvhil – Mezhbizh. His spiritual leadership extends to various institutions, including Congregation Bnai Jacob and the Zvhil–Mezhbizh Beit Medrash, with locations in Boston, Miami, and Jerusalem. Since 1975, he has held the position of Chaplain of the City of Boston, and he has also worked alongside the Chief Rabbis of Israel as the Spiritual Leader of The Jerusalem Great Synagogue.

In addition to his religious roles, Rabbi Korff has a distinguished career in other fields. He is a dayan of the BaDaTz Boston Beth din and Vaad HaRabbonim, and he serves as the principal of Korff Associates, a consulting firm specializing in business, diplomacy, and international law and relations. Previously, he was the publisher of The Jewish Advocate, a Boston-based Jewish newspaper, until its publication ceased in 2020. Rabbi Korff has also had a long-standing relationship with the Republic of Austria, serving as its Consul for over 37 years and receiving the country's highest honor, the Goldene Ehrenzeichen, from the President of Austria.