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Hundreds Gather in Bnei Brak for Memorial Service for Rabbi Chaim Dov Haferin
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What happened
A memorial and awakening service in Bnei Brak marked the end of shiva for Rabbi Chaim Dov Haferin, son of the Vaslui Rebbe and son-in-law of the Bohush Rebbe. Senior rabbis eulogized his righteousness and steadfast faith during a severe illness, before a large crowd of Hasidim, residents, and relatives.
- 01Bnei Brak hosted a memorial at the Bohush Hasidic study hall.
- 02The service marked the end of shiva for Rabbi Chaim Dov Haferin.
- 03His father, the Vaslui Rebbe, and father-in-law, the Bohush Rebbe, sat at the front.
- 04Rabbi Elimelech Biderman praised his faith and righteousness during illness.
- 05Rabbi David Feinstein called his death a major loss and spoke of his noble character.
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