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Vizhnitz Hasidic Leader and Philanthropist Abraham Waserman Dies at 82
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Rabbi Abraham Waserman, a prominent Vizhnitz Hasidic philanthropist who secretly donated over $500,000 for a community building, died at 82 in Bnei Brak. His funeral will be held at 2 PM from the main Vizhnitz synagogue to the local cemetery.
- 01Rabbi Abraham Waserman died at age 82 after a serious illness.
- 02He secretly donated over $500,000 to build the Vizhnitz 'Guest House' without public recognition.
- 03Waserman maintained traditional Hasidic dress even during international business trips.
- 04He was closely connected to the Vizhnitz Rebbes and upheld communal religious customs.
- 05His funeral will take place at 2 PM from the main Vizhnitz synagogue in Bnei Brak to the Vizhnitz cemetery.
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