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Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Praises Grandson at Bar Mitzvah, Shares Story of Wisdom and Unity
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein celebrated his grandson David Segal's Bar Mitzvah last week, praising his Torah knowledge and sharing a story of wisdom from Bnei Brak. He highlighted the importance of children like David in preserving Jewish tradition and called for sanctifying God's name through wise and noble behavior.
- 01Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein celebrated his grandson David Segal's Bar Mitzvah last week.
- 02David's speech addressed the blessing over new tefillin, citing his grandfather's ruling.
- 03Rabbi Zilberstein shared a story of a bus driver who averted conflict with wisdom in Bnei Brak.
- 04He emphasized the role of wise children in safeguarding the Jewish people and tradition.
- 05The rabbi called for sanctifying God's name through noble and sensitive behavior.
- 06He concluded with a prayer for wisdom and success for the Jewish people.
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