The Vishnitzer [Rebbe] is a descendent of R. Kopel Chasid¹ – one of the students of the Besht. He led the prayers in the presence of the Besht.

They would call him the “Shivisnik”² because he constantly screamed: I am ever mindful of God’s presence.³

I.F.

Vishnitzer Rebbe

Rabbi Hager

1. Rabbi Yacov-Kopel, see https://www.geni.com/people/Rabbi-Yacov-Kopel-Hager/6000000002861189260; https://www.facebook.com/JewishGenealogyPortal/posts/among-the-inner-circle-of-the-baal-shem-tovs-disciples-rabbi-yaakov-koppel-chass/681503625261435/
2. “Mr. Shivisi”
3. Psalms 16:8.