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The Dobshina Rebbe.
Looking for an Apartment: If anyone knows of an empty apartment in one of the local Heimishe neighborhoods, let Tyler Oliveira know. The popular YouTuber has been spotted running around frantically everywhere from Crown Heights to Shikun Skver, Lakewood to Boro Park, and most recently Williamsburg. It looks like he’s either trying to become a part of the community or perhaps even undergo a full geirus.
OU Kosher Appointment: The OU has appointed Rabbi Shmuel Silber, Rav of Kehilas Toras Chaim in Baltimore, as its new Executive Vice President, following the petirah of Rabbi Moshe Hauer Z”L last year.
Lakewood: Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood has opened a massive new warehouse, generously donated by the nagid Reb Meir Fischel.
A Mechitzah in Italy: Guests at the wedding of popular Israeli singer Omer Adam in Italy couldn't believe their eyes when they saw that the event was completely separated with a mechitzah between men and women. It turns out that Adam strongly wanted renowned baal menagen Reb Motty Steinmetz to sing at the chasunah. Steinmetz made it clear that under no circumstances would he perform at a mixed-seating event, prompting Adam to arrange separate seating for the wedding.
Galanta: The Galanta Rebbe, who has been visiting his chassidim in Eretz Yisroel, is returning to New York today. Pictured: The Rebbe conducting Shalosh Seudos at his Beis Medrash in Yerushalayim.
Pshevorsk: The Pshevorsker Rebbe sent a kvittel with his einikel to the Gerrer Rebbe ahead of the Yamim Noraim.
Belz: A cheder arinfir was held for a great-grandson of the Belzer Rebbe, the son of Rav Avrohom Safrin.
Biala: The Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak seen learning at a table in the corner of the Beis Medrash in the city of Peshischa.
Kretchnif Kfar Ata: The Kretchnifer Rebbe of Kfar Ata was seen last night at Ben Gurion Airport en route to New York. The Rebbe is traveling on a special nesiah to receive chassidim and mekuravim for eitzah and brachah ahead of the upcoming Yamim Noraim. Due to an infection in his leg, the Rebbe is being accompanied by a private doctor.
Viznitz Monsey: For the sake of shmiras einayim, a complete airport operation—including check-in and security passport screening—was set up in front of the Viznitzer Beis Medrash HaGadol in Monsey ahead of a mass nesiah to Eretz Yisroel. Upon arriving at the airport, the chassidim will be able to board the aircraft directly. This arrangement was made possible because the chassidus chartered two private planes, which are operating privately without standard TSA interference.
Eida HaChareidis: The Eida HaChareidis is calling on the tzibbur to come out and protest at the Lishkas HaGiyus (draft office) this coming Sunday.
Satmar: The second part of the chalukas hayerushah of the Berach Moshe of Satmar Z"L took place, during which the silver items were distributed using the same lottery system as the previous round. The event was attended by the einiklach and gabbaim of the Berach Moshe Z"L.
Medical Breakthrough: In welcome news for cholim, the FDA has approved a new medication that has shown incredible results for patients battling pancreatic cancer R"L, significantly raising the survival rate for those taking the treatment.
Chesed Until the Last Breath: Chareidi Israeli attorney Reb Nosson Rosenblatt shared an incredible story: Earlier this month, unaware of his medical condition, he called the Sanz-Klausenburger Rebbe of Boro Park Z"L to ask for a place to sleep in Williamsburg. The Rebbe personally answered the phone and provided him with all the details for an apartment where he could stay. Upon hearing of the Rebbe's petirah shortly after, Rosenblatt was in disbelief, realizing that the Rebbe was engaged in chesed until his very last breath.
Sadigura: A simcha in Sadigura: A baby was born to Harav Shimon Menachem Nachum Shlit"a, the youngest son of the Ateres Yisroel of Sadigura Z"L, who is recognized by some as the Sadigura Rebbe of the US.
Breslov: Leading Breslover Rabbanim gathered for an asifah to recite a special tefillah for a safe and successful journey to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Together, they signed a letter of appreciation to the Ukrainian government for their assistance with the thousands of chassidim expected to make the trip. Although Hagaon Rav Yaakov Meir Shechter Shlit"a is not traveling himself, he davened from the depths of his pure heart for all those who are planning to make the journey.
Three Generations: Der Shrift magazine features an interview this week with the owners of Mendelsohn’s Pizza, aptly titled "Three Generations of Pizza."
Kretchnif-Sighet: The Kretchnif-Sighet Rebbe gave a lengthy interview to the HaEida publication, sharing zichronos of his father, the Raza D'Emunah Z"L.
Kosson: "B'chol eis yihyu vegadecha levanim": A beautiful photo captures the brothers and brothers-in-law at a simcha in the Kosson court of Beit Shemesh.
Historic Selichos in Belz: For the first time in history, Sephardic Selichos were held tonight in the main Belzer Beis Medrash, led by the Rebbe. The historic maamad was dedicated for Sephardic Yidden and organized by the Belz outreach organization, Tzohar.
Manhattan Attack: The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has requested that the court deny bail for Larry Montes, the attacker who targeted the Central Synagogue in Manhattan. Montes assaulted several attendees on a Friday night two weeks ago.