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Thousands Gather at Rabbi Michal Yehuda Lipkowitz’s Grave for Prayer and Shofar Blowing
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Hundreds gathered in Bnei Brak to mark 15 years since the death of Rabbi Michal Yehuda Lipkowitz with prayers for the world of Torah. His sons and grandsons led the service, and a shofar was blown at dusk to awaken mercy.
- 01Hundreds prayed at Rabbi Lipkowitz’s grave in Bnei Brak.
- 02The memorial marked 15 years since his death.
- 03His sons led the prayers and Kaddish.
- 04Grandsons recited Psalms amid tears because of Israel’s tense situation.
- 05A shofar was blown before the 13 Attributes of Mercy.
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