Haredi Rebbes and Rabbis Attend Bar Mitzvah Celebrations and Religious Events
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Numerous Haredi rebbes and rabbis participated in various religious events, including bar mitzvahs and Shabbat gatherings, across Israel and the U.S. Notable events included the bar mitzvah of the Rebbe of Kozmir's grandson and a "seven blessings" celebration where the Rebbe of Nikelshburg mingled with guests. A phone explosion during prayers in Boro Park was narrowly averted due to a vow. Political endorsements and calls for voting were also reported among some rebbes.
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- Haredi rebbes and rabbis attended multiple bar mitzvah celebrations and religious gatherings.
- The Rebbe of Nikelshburg mingled with guests instead of sitting at the head table.
- An aide to the Rebbe of Vizhnitz narrowly escaped injury from an exploding phone.
- The Rebbe of Satmar warned students against Zionism and secular technology.
- Some rebbes made political endorsements or called for voting in upcoming elections.
- Haredi communities in Israel and the U.S. were the settings for these events.
Multiple bar mitzvah celebrations and religious gatherings involving prominent Haredi rebbes and rabbis have been reported across various communities. One event highlighted the bar mitzvah of the grandson of the Rebbe of Kozmir, Rabbi Tuvia Lieberman's son, attended by numerous rebbes and rabbis who engaged in discussions while the bar mitzvah boy listened.
Another report details the Rebbe of Nikelshburg, USA, known for his humility, who chose to mingle with the crowd rather than sit at the head table during a "seven blessings" celebration for his grandson. He was also seen leading singing as part of the musical ensemble.
In Jerusalem, the Rebbe of Stotshin, visiting from the U.S., held Shabbat services and gatherings. Meanwhile, hundreds of Tolded Abraham Yitzchak Hasidim attended a special event at the tomb of Rabbi Choni HaMe'agel in Hazor HaGalilit, joined by two donors from the U.S.
A significant incident occurred in Boro Park, Brooklyn, where an aide to the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Chaim Zeilig Kornitzer, narrowly escaped injury when his phone battery overheated and exploded during prayers, reportedly due to a vow he made not to touch his phone during the service.
Further events included the bar mitzvah and tefillin-laying ceremony for Moshe Yehoshua Rosenbaum, grandson of the Rebbes of Vizhnitz and Premishlan. The Rebbe of Bobov 45 addressed yeshiva students at the start of the winter term, distributing blessings and nuts from the Sukkah decorations. The Rebbe of Dushinsky inaugurated an expanded Torah hall, lighting a perpetual lamp that belonged to the "Chatam Sofer" in Pressburg. Hasidim of Nadvorna held a spiritual Shabbat in Meron, and Satmar rabbis from various factions gathered for a Torah scroll dedication in Jerusalem.
Additional reports covered the bar mitzvah of the first son of the Rebbe of Zutshka, attended by rebbes and rabbis. The Rebbe of Satmar delivered a strong address to thousands of students in the U.S., warning them against Zionism and secular technology. The Rebbe of Mebakesh Emunah visited Emmanuel in the Samaria region to strengthen the local community, diverging from the usual political campaigning. The Rebbe of Pshkav, a retired brigadier general, held a memorial gathering in Jerusalem, and the Rebbe of Bitschkov, usually aligned with Satmar's views, called for voting for an established Haredi party, shortly after undergoing a heart procedure. The Ziditchov Hasidim in Bnei Brak maintained silence regarding election support, reportedly due to the imprisonment of the Rebbe's grandson. Stories were shared about the Baal Shem Tov, including an incident where he left his grandson's wedding to help a thief and another where he met with a priest. The sons of the Rebbe of Skver are embarking on a significant visit to Israel, and the Rebbe of Amshinov visited the grave of his father-in-law in Bnei Brak.
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