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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 Celebrate Grandchildren's Weddings and Milestones

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Multiple Hasidic Rebbes and their communities recently celebrated significant family events, including weddings and bar mitzvahs, with large gatherings of rabbis and followers. Notable events included the weddings of grandchildren of the Rebbes of Dedesh, Spinka-Solitsa, Skalia, Kapishnits, Ozerov, Modzitz, and Babov 45. The Rebbe of Ger was hospitalized for a medical procedure, while the Rebbe of Vizhnitz addressed violence within his community and criticized Haredi politicians.

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  • Hasidic Rebbes and communities celebrated numerous weddings and bar mitzvahs for grandchildren.
  • The Rebbe of Ger was hospitalized for a medical procedure in Jerusalem.
  • The Rebbe of Vizhnitz condemned violence and expelled individuals from his Hasidic court.
  • The Rebbe of Jerusalem criticized Haredi Knesset members regarding the conscription law.
  • Several Rebbes traveled for religious commemorations and community events.

The article details a series of recent celebrations within the Hasidic community, primarily focusing on weddings and bar mitzvahs of grandchildren of prominent Rebbes. These events, often attended by numerous other Rebbes and community leaders, highlight the continuation of dynastic traditions and communal joy.

One significant wedding involved the granddaughter of the Rebbe of Dedesh and the Rebbe of Spinka-Solitsa, held in Bnei Brak. Another wedding celebrated the grandchild of the Rebbes of Skalia and Kapishnits, with the Skalia Rebbe traveling from Borough Park, USA, for the occasion. The bar mitzvah of the orphaned grandson of the Rebbe of Drekhovitz and Rabbi Beirish Eichler also took place, with many Rebbes in attendance.

Further events included a wedding for a granddaughter of the Rebbe of Ozerov, attended by many Rebbes and community members. The Rebbe of Modzitz celebrated his granddaughter's wedding, which was also graced by many distinguished Rebbes and rabbis. In Borough Park, a Melave Malka and dinner were held for the D'Amberau Hasidic community, featuring the Rebbe of D'Amberau and other prominent rabbis.

Additional celebrations mentioned are the wedding of a granddaughter of the Rebbe of Babov 45, a bar mitzvah where the Rebbe of Sadigura laid tefillin on the bar mitzvah boy, and a wedding for a granddaughter of the Rebbe of Ozerov. The article also touches upon a trip to Poland by the Rebbe of Shidlovtza for a yahrtzeit commemoration and prayers at the graves of righteous figures.

In a political context, the Rebbe of Ger was hospitalized for a medical procedure, leading to the cancellation of his weekly audience. The Rebbe of Vizhnitz issued a strong condemnation of violence against Rebbes and expelled several individuals from his Hasidic court. The Rebbe of Jerusalem delivered a sharp critique of Haredi Knesset members, warning about the conscription law. The Rebbe of Kretschneif Sighet held a celebration in Monsey, and the Rebbe of Vizhnitz Montreal held a Melave Malka in Borough Park.

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