Hassidic Courts Mark Shabbat with Weddings and Memorials
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
This Shabbat, numerous Hassidic courts are celebrating weddings and "Sheva Brachot" ceremonies across Israel and the United States. Prominent Rebbes are traveling to various locations, including the US, Canada, and Europe, for family events and to support their institutions. The Shabbat also marks the commemoration of Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, author of "Brechet Shmuel." Prayers are ongoing for the recovery of several ailing rabbis. The article concludes with Shabbat candle lighting times for cities worldwide.
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- Multiple Hassidic dynasties are holding wedding celebrations and "Sheva Brachot" ceremonies this Shabbat.
- Several prominent Rebbes are traveling internationally for family events and institutional support.
- The Shabbat commemorates Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, author of "Brechet Shmuel."
- Prayers continue for the full recovery of several prominent rabbis.
- Shabbat candle lighting and end times are provided for cities globally.
This Shabbat, the Hassidic world is abuzz with multiple celebrations and commemorations. Several "Sheva Brachot" (seven blessings) ceremonies, marking the week following a wedding, are scheduled across various Hassidic dynasties, including Bobov-Sphinka, Sanz-Makova-Dzikov Vizhnitz-Strokov, Vizhnitz-Kaliv, Lelov-Sert Vizhnitz USA, Lelov-Bobov 45, Pittsburgh-Krechnif Yerushalayim-Meor Chaim, Parshei-Mashlov-Kalov, Rachmastrivka-Barniv-Beit Aaron, Bobov-45, Krechnif-Dzikov Vizhnitz-Meilitz-Deesh, Pshevorsk-Sphinka-Meshenot HaRoim-Chernobyl, Alexander-Zwohil, Mishkoltz-Zwohil Bnei Brak, Kalushin-Karlin Stolin-Cleveland, Sphinka-Satmar-Tash, Brezdivitz-Sphinka-Shatz, Lizhensk-Halmin-Sanz, and Tartikov-Chust Vizhnitz Boro Park. These events involve the extended families of numerous Rebbes and prominent rabbis, taking place in synagogues and halls in Israel and the United States, including Boro Park, Monsey, and Netanya. Additionally, "Aliyah LaTorah" ceremonies, where the groom is called to read from the Torah before the wedding, are scheduled for several couples. One such ceremony is for the grandson of the Nadvorna Rebbe, to be held in Jerusalem.
Several prominent Rebbes are also traveling or observing Shabbat in specific locations. The Satmar Rebbe is resting in North Miami, Florida, while the Munkacs Belz Rebbe is staying with the Skver Rebbe in the US. The Vienna Rebbe will be in Boro Park, and the Vizhnitz Rebbe will be in Ashdod for the inauguration of a new Beit Midrash. The Grand Rabbi of Makova is in Hungary for the anniversary of his grandfather's passing, and the Sadiger Rebbe is in Montreal, Canada, for a family simcha. The Vizhnitz Beit Shemesh Rebbe will be with his followers in Beit Shemesh, and the Skolier Rebbe is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rabbi Shmuel Yehuda Zilber, Av Beit Din of 'Emunat Yisrael', will be in Lakewood. The Sphinka Rebbe, in New York for his granddaughter's wedding, will be in Boro Park. The Strykov Rebbe is in Lizhensk, Poland, near his great-grandfather's grave. The Lelov Yerushalayim Rebbe is in Boro Park. The Koidanov Rebbe is in Strasbourg, France, for his institutions, and the Shomrei Emunim Rebbe is in Brazil. The Shomrei Emunim Ashdod Rebbe will be in Beit Shemesh for a "Shalom Zachar" celebration, and the Talna Ashdod Rebbe is in the Skver community in the US. Rabbi Elimelech Biderman will be in Meron.
Following Shabbat, several events are scheduled, including a "Vort" (engagement announcement) for a grandson of the Vizhnitz Rebbe in Bnei Brak, a Bar Mitzvah for the grandson of the Bayan Rebbe in Jerusalem, and a "Sheva Brachot" for a Sanz wedding in Netanya. A farewell meal for the Vizhnitz Williamsburg community will take place before the Rebbe travels to Israel for his granddaughter's wedding.
This Shabbat also marks "Shabbat Brechet Shmuel," commemorating Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, the author of "Brechet Shmuel." His memory and teachings will be honored in Torah institutions worldwide. A special prayer event will be held at his grave in Vilnius, Lithuania, led by his grandson, Rabbi Uziel Leibowitz. Additionally, Rabbi M.H. Hirsch will be in the US for a gala event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Slobodka Yeshiva. The "Meor HaTalmud" Yeshiva in Rehovot is observing Shabbat before the 32nd anniversary of its founder, Rabbi Chaim Naftali Hertz Zelivensky's passing. The Mashgiach Rabbi Binyamin Finkel will be in Zurich, Switzerland, for a Shabbat of inspiration and preparation for a Mir Yeshiva dinner.
"Shalom Zachar" celebrations for grandchildren of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Adler and Rabbi Shaul Karlin are also scheduled. Prayers continue for the recovery of several prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky, Rabbi Yitzchak Haker Rabbi Yaakov Hillel, Rabbi Yisrael Bunim Schreiber, Rabbi Chaim Berman, and Rabbi Chizkiyahu Dov HaKohen Kook.
Finally, the article lists Shabbat candle lighting and end times for various cities in Israel and around the world, including Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, New York, and London. It concludes with a call for increased prayer for the healing of the sick and wounded soldiers.
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