Nosson Meir Wachtfogel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nosson Meir Wachtfogel

American rabbi

Date of Birth: 18-Feb-1910

Place of Birth: Kuliai, Telšiai County, Lithuania

Date of Death: 21-Nov-1998

Profession: rabbi

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Nosson Meir Wachtfogel (Hebrew: ??? ???? ????????) (18 February 1910 in Kuliai, Lithuania – 21 November 1998 in Lakewood, New Jersey, USA), known as the Lakewood Mashgiach, was an Orthodox rabbi and long-time mashgiach ruchani (spiritual supervisor) of Beth Medrash Govoha (the Lakewood Yeshiva) in Lakewood, New Jersey.
He was one of the primary builders of that yeshiva into a world-class institution, enacting the goals and direction set forth by its founding rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Aharon Kotler.
He also helped establish "branches" of the Lakewood Yeshiva in dozens of cities, and pioneered the community kollel concept with the opening of combination Torah learning/outreach centers in the United States and other countries.
A revered mentor and guide to thousands of students over a career that spanned more than 50 years, he was a strong advocate and prime example of musar study and working on one's spiritual self-development.