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Kikar HaShabbatCulture

Chernobel Rebbe's Grandson Weds Vizhnitz Aide's Granddaughter

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The wedding of the grandson of the Rebbe of Chernobel to the granddaughter of a Vizhnitz aide was a major event. In other news, Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager urged voting, and Rabbi Dov Landau visited the Rebbe of Strykov. The article also details a reconciliation between the Rebbes of Satmar and Vizhnitz, alongside various other Hasidic community events and visits.

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  • The grandson of the Rebbe of Chernobel married the granddaughter of a Vizhnitz aide.
  • Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager urged Vizhnitz followers to vote and return to their studies.
  • Rabbi Dov Landau visited the Rebbe of Strykov to offer support after an alleged attack.
  • The Rebbe of Satmar spoke with his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, after a period of estrangement.
  • Various other Hasidic community events, including weddings, ceremonies, and visits, were reported.

The wedding of the grandson of the Rebbe of Chernobel, son of Rabbi Pinchas Yisrael Twersky and son-in-law of the Rebbe of Kasan Hillkrest, to the granddaughter of Rabbi Shaul Greenberger, a longtime aide to the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, was celebrated with great joy. The bride is the daughter of Rabbi Shlomo Tzvi Greenberger, Rabbi of Kehal 'Ahavat Shalom' Vizhnitz Elad, and the granddaughter of the Rebbe of Antoiny.

In other news, Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager, Av Beis Din of Vizhnitz, delivered a passionate speech at a gathering in Bnei Brak, urging his followers to vote and return to their studies, emphasizing the importance of honoring God. Separately, Rabbi Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshiva, visited the Rebbe of Strykov to offer support following an incident where the Rebbe's honor was allegedly attacked.

Additionally, the article mentions a conversation between the Rebbe of Satmar and his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, after a period of estrangement. Other reported events include a Brit Milah ceremony in Boro Park for the great-grandson of the Rebbe of Kiryat Sighet, a eulogy for the late Rabbi Tzvi Ze'ev Berger by the Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg in Boro Park, and the dedication of a Torah scroll by Sanz Hasidim in Boro Park.

Further events noted are the integration of inspirational messages from Rabbi Elimelech Biderman into the Waze navigation app, a visit by the Rebbe of Stutshin to his grandfather's grave in Tiberias for his yahrzeit, a Torah completion ceremony by the 'Torah V'Yirah' institutions, the first US visit of the Rebbe of Kiryat Sighet, a visit by American yeshiva deans to the Rebbe of Sanz in Netanya, a celebration by Chernobel Hasidim in Ashdod, the arrival of the Rebbe of Skolye in Jerusalem for his grandson's wedding, a celebration by Papá Hasidim for completing half of the Talmud, and a meeting between US Congressman Pat Ryan and the Rebbe of Satmar regarding community issues.

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