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Ongoing Story· Day 59

Prominent Rebbes Visit Israeli Cities, Participate in Religious Events

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Kikar HaShabbatCulture

Hasidic Rebbes Attend Grandchildren's Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Multiple Hasidic Rebbes and their communities celebrated weddings and bar mitzvahs across Israel and the United States. Events included the weddings of grandchildren of Rebbes from D'aash, Sulyitza, Ozherov, Modzitz, and Babov 45. The Rebbe of Gur was hospitalized for medical treatment, while other Rebbes engaged in political calls to vote and critiques of government policies.

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  • Hasidic Rebbes and communities celebrated multiple weddings and bar mitzvahs in Israel and the US.
  • The Rebbe of Gur was hospitalized for medical treatment in Jerusalem.
  • Rebbes issued political calls to vote and criticized haredi Knesset members.
  • A prayer journey to Poland was led by the Rebbe of Shidlovtza.
  • A Torah scroll was dedicated in honor of the Rebbe of Bania.

The article details a series of joyous events within various Hasidic communities, primarily focusing on weddings and bar mitzvahs of grandchildren and descendants of prominent Rebbes. These celebrations, often described with phrases like "joy reached the heavens," took place in locations such as Bnei Brak and Borough Park, USA.

Notable events include the wedding of a granddaughter of the Rebbes of D'aash and Sulyitza, held in Bnei Brak. Another significant wedding involved the granddaughter of the Rebbe of Ozherov, with attendees including the Rebbe of Karlin. The Rebbe of Modzitz also celebrated his granddaughter's wedding, attended by many esteemed rabbis and Rebbes.

Further events highlighted are the bar mitzvah of an orphan boy, grandson of the Rebbe of Drahavitch, and the wedding of a granddaughter of the Rebbe of Babov 45. The article also mentions a bar mitzvah where the Rebbe of Sadigura placed tefillin on the bar mitzvah boy. Additionally, a Torah scroll was dedicated in honor of the Rebbe of Bania.

Beyond celebrations, the article touches upon other communal activities. The Rebbe of Shidlovtza led a prayer journey in Poland, visiting graves of righteous figures. The Rebbe of Kretschneff Sighet held a celebratory meal in Monsey, USA, and the Rebbe of Vizhnitz Montreal also hosted a gathering in Borough Park. The Rebbe of Gur was reported to be undergoing medical treatment at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem, leading to the cancellation of his weekly audience.

Political commentary from within the Hasidic world is also present. The Rebbe of Vizhnitz urged his followers to vote for Yahadut HaTorah, expressing concern for his health. Conversely, the Rebbe of Kretschneff Jerusalem delivered a strong critique of the haredi Knesset members and warned against conscription laws. The Rebbe of Lelov, who typically abstains from voting, instructed his followers to vote due to the gravity of the situation.

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