Commemorations Held for Deceased Rabbis Across Yeshivas
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Commemorations were held across various yeshivas in Israel and the US to mark anniversaries of deceased rabbinical leaders, including Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld and Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi. The events featured memorial meals, speeches, and the completion of religious studies. The article also notes a protest in Elad, a warning from the Satmar Rebbe against Zionism, and discussions on yeshiva study structures and matchmaking.
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- Yeshivas across Israel and the US held commemorations for deceased rabbinical leaders.
- The 61st anniversary of Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld's passing was marked at the Tchebin Yeshiva.
- A memorial assembly was held for Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi at the Ateret Yisrael Yeshiva.
- Mir Yeshiva marked 15 years since the passing of its former head, Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel.
- A protest involving stone-throwing occurred at the Elad junction, injuring a police officer.
- The Satmar Rebbe warned students against Zionism and modern technology.
Students and followers gathered at the 'Kochav MiYaakov - Tchebin' yeshiva in Jerusalem to mark 61 years since the passing of its founder, Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld, also known as the "Great Leader." The commemoration included a celebratory meal, with Rabbi Chaim Rosenbaum, the Rebbe of Meshenecht Haroim, speaking at the event.
Separately, "Ateret Yisrael" yeshiva held a memorial assembly three years after the death of its head, Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, a member of the Council of Torah Sages. His brother, Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, head of Mir Yeshiva, also addressed the students, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling divine commands during election periods.
Further observances included a ceremony at Mir Yeshiva marking 15 years since the passing of its former head, Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, where students completed numerous Talmudic studies. The Babad 45 Hasidic dynasty also began its winter study session with a speech from the Rebbe, who distributed nuts from his Sukkah as a blessing.
In other news from the Haredi community, dozens of protesters threw stones at police at the Elad junction, resulting in an injury to an officer and the dispersal of the illegal gathering. Meanwhile, the Satmar Rebbe in the US warned his followers against Zionism and modern technology during a speech to thousands of students at the start of the winter study session.
Additionally, the Karlin-Pinsk Hasidic dynasty held its annual completion ceremony. The Erloy Hasidic dynasty celebrated its annual exams with the appearance of the Rebbe. The article also touches on the structure of Talmudic studies in yeshivas and includes personal anecdotes from singles' matchmaking events.
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