Jerusalem Rebbe Makes First U.S. Visit to Strengthen Followers
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Rebbe of Kretshnif Sighet completed his first visit to the United States to connect with his followers. He met with other prominent Rebbes and spent the Sabbath in Lakewood, New Jersey. The visit marks one year since his ascension to leadership. The article also covers various other Hasidic community events and visits across the U.S. and Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Rebbe of Kretshnif Sighet made his first visit to the U.S. to strengthen his followers.
- The Rebbe spent the Sabbath in Lakewood, New Jersey, with close family and associates.
- This visit occurs one year after the Rebbe's ascension to leadership.
- U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan met with the Satmar Rebbe to discuss community issues.
- The Satmar Rebbe warned students against Zionism and technology.
The Rebbe of Kretshnif Sighet, who ascended to leadership a year ago, has made his inaugural visit to the United States. The purpose of this trip is to strengthen his Hasidic followers and admirers. During his visit, the Rebbe conducted meetings with prominent Rebbes and spent the Sabbath in Lakewood, New Jersey, with close family and associates.
This report is part of a larger collection of recent events within the Hasidic community, including visits by other Rebbes, celebrations of lifecycle events such as bar mitzvahs and weddings, and communal gatherings for Torah study. Notable among these were a visit by U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan to the Satmar Rebbe to discuss housing solutions and community growth, and a Shabbat gathering of Nadvorna Hasidim in Meron led by their Rebbe. The article also mentions a significant event where the Satmar Rebbe of the U.S. warned thousands of yeshiva students to avoid Zionism and technology.
Other reported events include a bar mitzvah celebration for the grandson of the Rebbes of Vizhnitz and Premishlan, a gathering of Papa Hasidim to mark the completion of half of the Talmud, and a visit by the Skolya Rebbe from Boro Park to Israel for his grandson's wedding. The article also touches on a miraculous incident in Boro Park where a phone battery exploded without causing harm due to a prior commitment by a congregant.
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