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Vizhnitz and Satmar Rebbes End Years-Long Rift in Surprise Call
The Rebbe of Vizhnitz and the Rebbe of Satmar, brothers-in-law, spoke by phone on Thursday, ending a multi-year estrangement. The reconciliation was facilitated by family members over the past year and a half. During the call, the Satmar Rebbe inquired about the Vizhnitz Rebbe's health and wished him well.
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- 01The Rebbes of Vizhnitz and Satmar spoke by phone Thursday, ending a years-long rift.
- 02The reconciliation was facilitated by family members over the past year and a half.
- 03The Satmar Rebbe inquired about the Vizhnitz Rebbe's health during the call.
- 04The conversation brought relief and excitement to the Hasidic communities.
- 05The Vizhnitz Rebbe had been in Los Angeles for medical treatment.
The conversation brought relief and excitement to their respective Hasidic communities.
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