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Vizhnitz Hasidic Leader and Philanthropist Abraham Waserman Dies at 82

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By כיכר השבת, חיים רוזנבוים

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 28, 2026

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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In this story
People
OrganizationsVizhnitz Hasidic Community
PlacesBnei Brak, Vizhnitz

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 28, 2026
Vizhnitz Hasidic Leader and Philanthropist Abraham Waserman Dies at 82
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 28, 2026
Prominent Vizhnitz Hasid Rabbi Abraham Wasserman Passes Away at 84 in Bnei Brak

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