Prominent Rabbis Convene for Celebrations and Farewells Across Jewish World
The Admor of Vizhnitz Monsey concluded a week-long visit to Israel with a farewell meeting with the Admor of Toldos Avraham Yitzchak. The two spiritual leaders shared a celebratory meal, known as a 'tish,' marking the engagement of a great-grandchild of the latter.
In other news, dozens of individuals were detained in a Bratslav Hasidic community in northern Israel on suspicion of involvement in underage marriages. This operation follows a similar one two weeks prior, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat secret child weddings.
Meanwhile, the Admor of Belz will pray from an elevated platform near the Ark of the Covenant during the upcoming High Holy Days in Jerusalem, a significant change to his traditional prayer location. The Admor of Vizhnitz Monsey also made a late-night visit to his brother-in-law, Rabbi Ze'ev Ernster, in Jerusalem, reminiscing about their shared past.
Across the globe, thousands of Satmar Hasidim celebrated the wedding of the Admor's grandson in Williamsburg. In Antwerp, Belgium, the Admor of Riminov officiated at his son's wedding, with many rabbis in attendance. The sons of the Admor of Vizhnitz issued an urgent call for widespread prayer for their father's recovery, as thousands are expected to visit for Rosh Hashanah.
Other events included the funeral of the elderly Admor of Kormina Manhattan, attended by thousands of Gur Hasidim led by their Admor. The Admor of Biala Ostrowa was also laid to rest in Jerusalem after passing away in the US, with his students and fellow rabbis mourning his loss. A memorial gathering for the Admor of Strykov marked 25 years since his passing, featuring a completion of the Talmud by his son-in-law.
The Admor of Mambakeshi Emunah visited Modi'in Illit to strengthen the community. The Admor of Vizhnitz Monsey also visited Bnei Brak, including a unique visit to the Admor of Makonov Belz. The Admor of Vizhnitz inaugurated an expansion of his synagogue in Bnei Brak upon returning from Switzerland. A miraculous salvation occurred in a Belgian court for a Jewish man who received a blessing from the Admor of Kretshnif Jerusalem. The Admor of Kretshnif Kiryat Gat celebrated the wedding of his aide, joining in joyous dancing. The Admor of Wierzbnik visited Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch and Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shachter for blessings. The Admor of Nadvorna Jerusalem wore his father's and grandfather's historical garments at a fundraising event. The Admor of Lelov Nikelshburg was seen folding his prayer shawl in Arad.