Rabbi Mordechai Edelstein to Lead Secret Prayer for Donors
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein will lead a "secret prayer" at the tomb of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz on the anniversary of his passing. The prayer, for donors to Kupa Ha'ir, is intended to bring salvation in various aspects of life. The recipient of the prayer remains unaware it is being performed for them. Rabbi Edelstein will sign certificates for donors after the service.
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- Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein will lead a secret prayer at Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz's tomb.
- The prayer is for donors to the Kupa Ha'ir charity and is believed to bring salvation.
- The ritual, established by Rabbi Yaakov Edelstein, is performed without the recipient's knowledge.
- Prayers will be offered for marriage, repentance, children, health, and livelihood.
- Donors will receive a signed "secret prayer certificate" after the service.
Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein is scheduled to visit the tomb of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, at midnight on the anniversary of his passing. During this visit, Rabbi Edelstein will perform a special "secret prayer" for donors to the Kupa Ha'ir charity. This prayer, established by Rabbi Yaakov Edelstein, is believed to bring salvation and is intended for those in need of blessings for marriage, repentance, children, health, and livelihood.
The unique aspect of this prayer is that the person for whom it is offered is unaware that prayers are being made on their behalf. The ritual follows a specific, accepted order, including the recitation of certain prayers and chapters. This tradition, which has been practiced for over 70 years, is being held on the anniversary of the Chazon Ish's passing specifically for Kupa Ha'ir contributors.
Rabbi Edelstein will personally mention each name submitted for the prayer with care and deliberation. Following the prayer service, Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein will sign a "secret prayer certificate" for the donors. Those wishing to submit names for this prayer, or to receive the signed certificate, can do so by clicking a provided link.
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