Gerrer Rebbe Leads Funeral Procession for Kamarna Rebbe

The Gerrer Rebbe, Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter, led the funeral procession for Rabbi Mordechai Hager, the Kamarna Rebbe of Manhattan, on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. The procession took place in Israel.

The funeral was attended by many mourners and followers of the Kamarna dynasty. Rabbi Hager, who passed away recently, was a prominent figure in the Hasidic community. The Gerrer Rebbe's participation underscored the respect and connection between the two Hasidic courts.

Rabbi Hager was known for his leadership and spiritual guidance to his followers in Manhattan and beyond. His passing marks the end of an era for the Kamarna Hasidic community.