Kaliv Hasidim held an emotional gathering at Jerusalem’s Har Shmuel neighborhood to mark the liberation day of the Kaliver Rebbe, who survived the Holocaust, according to the article. The event was led by the current Kaliver Rebbe, and it centered on remembering his grandfather, described as having lost everything in the Holocaust yet rebuilding a “empire of Torah and kindness.”
In the main address, the rebbe spoke about his grandfather’s extraordinary character, saying he always saw the good in people, refused to focus on the negative, and devoted his life to giving hope and faith to struggling Jews. He also stressed the importance of preserving the Kaliv heritage among yeshiva students and married scholars in the group, saying the community must keep the traditions handed down by the previous rebbe.
The rebbe further praised the spiritual power of Kaliv melodies, saying they instill awe of Heaven and love of the Creator in listeners. He called on participants to uphold the sacred customs with utmost commitment, describing fidelity to ancestral tradition as the foundation of Jewish existence. After the speech and singing, all participants, including the young men and married scholars, accompanied the rebbe to the nearby grave of the Prophet Samuel, where they offered a communal prayer for the welfare of the public and individuals.
