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Rabbi Blocks Ears, Cries 'Empty Blessing' at Yeshiva Event

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By משה ויסברג

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

What happened

During a memorial event at Ponevezh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yisrael Bonom Shreiber covered his ears and declared a student's blessing to him an "empty blessing" on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, causing a stir.

  • 01Rabbi Yisrael Bonom Shreiber protested a student's blessing at a yeshiva event.
  • 02He covered his ears and called the blessing "empty" on Rosh Hashanah eve.
  • 03The incident occurred at Ponevezh Yeshiva during a memorial ceremony.
  • 04The rabbi cited concern over reciting an unnecessary blessing on the Day of Judgment.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsPonevezh Yeshiva, Netiv HaDa'at Yeshiva
PlacesBnei Brak

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Rabbi Blocks Ears, Cries 'Empty Blessing' at Yeshiva Event
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Rabbi Covers Ears, Scolds Student for Reciting Blessing Prematurely
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Rabbi Seals Ears, Scolds Student for Reciting Blessing Prematurely

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