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Grand Wedding Celebration of Sanz Rebbe’s Great-Grandson Draws Thousands in Israel

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 5, 2026

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Thousands gathered in Kiryat Sanz for the grand wedding of the Sanz Rebbe’s great-grandson, Shmuel David Berger, with prominent Hasidic leaders attending. The event was part of a series of significant religious and communal celebrations across Hasidic communities in Israel and abroad, including prayer gatherings, Torah study, and other weddings and engagements.

01The Sanz Rebbe’s great-grandson married in a grand ceremony in Kiryat Sanz attended by thousands.
02The bride is granddaughter of Nadvorna Haifa and Antonia Rebbes, uniting prominent Hasidic families.
03The Mielan Rebbe’s son’s upsherin and Kretshnif yahrzeit bar mitzvah were also celebrated recently.
04Thousands of Vizhnitz Hasidim gathered at the Western Wall for prayers for their Rebbe’s recovery.
05Skulen Hasidim in Lakewood held extended Torah study and a special tish during the 17th of Tammuz fast.
06Other major events included weddings in Mishkoltz and Koson dynasties and a Bobov 45 Rebbe farewell speech.

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