Hassidic Rebbes Hold Gatherings and Commemorations Across Israel
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Several Hassidic Rebbes held significant gatherings and commemorations across Israel and in the US. The Rebbe of Vassoy marked the yahrzeit of the Rabbi of Rozhin in Bnei Brak. In other events, the Rebbe of Biala Beit Shemesh held a commemoration, Satmar Hasidim celebrated "Mekadesh HaShabbat," and the Rebbe of Belz attended an engagement celebration in Ashdod.
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- The Rebbe of Vassoy held a commemoration for the Rabbi of Rozhin in Bnei Brak.
- Satmar Hasidim celebrated "Mekadesh HaShabbat" in their Bnei Brak synagogue.
- Five Rebbes attended a circumcision ceremony in Boro Park.
- The Rebbe of Tzehsh is scheduled for eye surgery in Florida.
- The Rebbe of Vizhnitz ended a ten-year estrangement with a condolence visit.
The Rebbe of Vassoy led a "Tish" (a gathering with food and song) in his Bnei Brak synagogue on Tuesday to commemorate the yahrzeit (anniversary of death) of the founder of the "Shushilta d'Dahava" dynasty, Rabbi of Rozhin. The event included a completion of a tractate of the Talmud and a discourse on the teachings of the Rabbi of Rozhin. Following the Tish, Hasidim participated in a "L'chaim" toast.
In other recent events, the Rebbe of Biala Beit Shemesh held a similar commemoration for his father, the "Lahavet David," also including a Tish and a visit to the tomb on the Mount of Olives. He later visited the synagogue of his nephew, the Rebbe of Biala Ostrova, in Givat Shaul.
Hasidim of Satmar celebrated "Mekadesh HaShabbat" (Sanctifier of Shabbat) in their Bnei Brak synagogue, completing the first part of the Shulchan Aruch on Shabbat laws. The Rebbe of Satmar delivered the main address.
In Ashdod, Rabbi Aharon Mordechai Rokach of Belz, father of the groom, visited the "Yismach Lev" yeshiva of Belz Hasidim for a "L'chaim" celebration marking his tenth child's engagement. He was greeted with a red carpet.
In Boro Park, five Rebbes attended the circumcision of a shared great-grandson of several Rebbes, including those of Serhedhel, Toldos Yehuda, Shvut HaLevi, and Gorlitz.
The Rebbe of Tzehsh, currently in Florida, is scheduled for eye surgery on Wednesday due to recent vision problems. His followers are praying for his successful recovery.
The Rebbe of Kretschneff Kiryat Gat celebrated his grandson's bar mitzvah in Kiryat Gat, with many Rebbes and dignitaries in attendance. The Rebbe was seen dancing with his brothers, the Rebbes of Tervish and Mielian.
Influential figure Rabbi Nachman Biderman celebrated the dedication of a Torah scroll to his synagogue in Jerusalem, dancing with torches.
The Rebbes of Nadvorna met in a gathering, during which the Rebbe of Nadvorna Beitar wrote letters in a Torah scroll to be dedicated in his brother's synagogue in Beitar.
A "Halaka" ceremony was held for the grandson of the Rebbe of Premishlan, where the Rebbe cut the child's hair. The child was then dressed in special "royal" attire.
In Beit Shemesh, a "Haknasat Sefer Torah" (bringing in a Torah scroll) and "Chanukat Habayit" (dedication of a building) ceremony took place for the central synagogue in the "Keneh Bossem" neighborhood, with Rabbi Baruch Kleinman presiding.
In Zwohil, a "Kavod HaTorah" (honor of the Torah) ceremony was held for dozens of "Kollel Hora'ah" scholars who completed their studies in the laws of purity.
The Rebbe of Vizhnitz visited Rabbi Yaakov Weltzer, secretary of the Council of Torah Sages, to offer condolences on the passing of his mother, marking the end of a ten-year period of estrangement.
Satmar students from London on a visit to the US toured the historic residence of the "Yoel Moshe" Rebbe in Williamsburg.
Thousands of Williamsburg residents attended a commemoration for the Rabbi of Ribnitz, where they had the opportunity to wear the Rabbi's hat.
The groom is the grandson of the Rosh Yeshiva of Tzehbin.
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