Rebbes and Rabbis Attend Grand Hasidic Weddings and Events
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Numerous Hasidic rebbes and thousands of followers gathered for various celebrations, including weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, across different communities. Several rebbes also made public statements regarding upcoming elections, with some urging votes and others criticizing political figures and laws. The Rebbe of Gur was hospitalized for a medical procedure, leading to the cancellation of his public audiences.
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- Hasidic rebbes and thousands of followers attended multiple weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.
- Several rebbes urged their followers to vote in upcoming elections.
- The Rebbe of Gur was hospitalized for a medical procedure.
- The Rebbe of Lelov, who usually abstains, instructed followers to vote.
- The Rebbe of Kretschif Jerusalem criticized Knesset members and conscription laws.
The wedding of the granddaughter of the Rebbe of Ozharov was a significant event, drawing a large crowd of Hasidim, rabbis, and rebbes. The bride is the daughter of Rabbi Aryeh Beker, head of the Ozharov Yeshiva, and the groom is the son of Rabbi Asher Yeshayahu Kahn, head of the Tolna Ashdod Yeshiva. The event was a joyous occasion for the Hasidic community.
In other recent Hasidic news, the Rebbe of Modzitz celebrated the wedding of his granddaughter. The bride is the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Taub, and the groom is the grandson of Rabbi Yitzchak Shapira. Prominent rebbes and rabbis attended this celebration as well.
Further events included the wedding of a granddaughter of the Rebbe of Babov 45, held in Boro Park, which saw thousands of attendees. The Rebbe of Kretschif Sighet held a celebratory meal in Monsey, distributing garlic and dancing. The Rebbe of Vizhnitz Montreal also held a gathering in Boro Park. Additionally, a Torah scroll was dedicated in Bania, with the Rebbe of Nadvorna Bania participating in the celebrations.
Political statements were also made by Hasidic leaders. The Rebbe of Lelov, who typically abstains from voting, instructed his followers to vote in the upcoming elections due to the gravity of the situation. The Rebbe of Vizhnitz made an impassioned plea for people to vote for Yahadut HaTorah, citing health concerns. Conversely, the Rebbe of Kretschif Jerusalem strongly criticized the Knesset members and warned against conscription laws.
In health-related news, the Rebbe of Gur was admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital for a medical procedure and canceled his weekly audience. The Rebbe is expected to be released later the same day, and the public is urged to pray for his recovery.
Other notable events included the Bar Mitzvah of a grandson of the Rebbe of Skuleni Lakewood, attended by Rabbi Malkiel Kotler, who danced with the Bar Mitzvah boy. The Rebbe of Tchernobyl officiated at the wedding of his grandson, and the Rebbe of Satmar spoke with his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, after a period of estrangement.