Mike Tress

Elimelech Gavriel "Mike" Tress (born in 1909 died July 9, 1967) was the leader of Agudath Israel of America for many years during the 1900s. He changed it from a small group to a major organization almost singlehandedly. He even sold his business to help pay for the needs of the organization. He saved thousands of Jews during the holacaust. And has been credited for bringing torah to America.

His life and work are the subject of a bestselling book, They Called Him Mike, by Jonathan Rosenblum, Artscroll Publications.

He is widely known for saving thousands of Jews during the holocaust.^{[citation needed]}

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Name	Tress, Mike
Alternative names	Elimlech Gavriel Tress
Short description	President of Agudath Israel of America
Date of birth	1909
Place of birth	New York
Date of death	1967
Place of death	New York