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Ponevezh Yeshiva Leaders Issue Urgent Prayer Appeal for Rabbi Chaim Brman
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Ponevezh Yeshiva leaders in Bnei Brak issued a rare public appeal for prayers after Rabbi Chaim Brman fell seriously ill. They asked students and alumni to strengthen observance and begin learning 15 minutes earlier each day. The rabbis described Brman as the yeshiva’s “living Torah scroll” and said his absence is deeply felt after more than 70 years there.
- 01Ponevezh Yeshiva leaders made an urgent appeal for Rabbi Chaim Brman’s recovery.
- 02They described him as the yeshiva’s “living Torah scroll” and a 70-year fixture.
- 03The letter calls for increased prayer and spiritual commitments from students and alumni.
- 04Each student was asked to begin daily study 15 minutes earlier.
- 05The rabbis said his illness has left a painful void in the yeshiva.
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