Great excitement is sweeping through the Vizhnitzer kehillos as news spreads that the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak, Rav Yisroel Hager, is expected to return to Eretz Yisroel this Thursday after spending over six weeks in Los Angeles undergoing medical treatment.
Sources within the chassidus convey that the Rebbe’s return, initially scheduled for earlier in the week, has been delayed by one day. B’ezras Hashem, the Rebbe is now slated to land in Eretz Yisroel on Thursday, the 12th of Nissan, depending on his health condition.

At two major gatherings—one in Ashdod marking the start of bein hazmanim and another at the Ichud Bnei HaYeshivos Conference in Ashkelon—HaGaon Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva of Slabodka, addressed pressing issues facing Torah Jewry, including the complex and sensitive matter of yeshiva students’ status regarding military conscription.
Rav Hirsch called on bnei Torah to maintain the nobility and standards of the yeshiva world, especially during the bein hazmanim break. In his address, he offered a rare glimpse into the discreet, behind-the-scenes efforts led by roshei yeshiva and members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in dealing with the current crisis surrounding the draft.

Once again, concern has gripped the Torah world with the news of a serious decline in the health of Rav Yehuda Ades, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Yaakov and a senior member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Degel HaTorah.
Rav Ades was hospitalized this morning for the second time in a week.
The 87-year-old rosh yeshiva was rushed today to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Yerushalayim following a sharp deterioration in his condition caused by a severe case of pneumonia.
Doctors have described his condition as critical, and he is currently under intensive care and close supervision.
Mass tefillos were organized earlier this evening at the Kosel HaMaaravi in Yerushalayim and at the kever of the Chazon Ish in Bnei Brak.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.comreports the petirah of habochur Raphael Yechezkel (Chezki) Perkal z”l. He was 41 years old.
Chezki was the beloved son of Reb Chaim Perkal, founder and chairman of Magen Avraham and Aley Siach, organizations dedicated to children and adults with special needs. Through his life’s work, Reb Chaim established a powerful legacy of chessed in honor of his son and for the benefit of so many.
Born on the 11th of Adar I, in 1983, Chezki’s life was one of radiant light. Friends and family recall a young man with a heart full of joy, gratitude, and a remarkable sense of humor. His inner goodness shone brightly and left a deep impression on everyone he encountered.

In a powerful Shabbos HaGadol drasha to hundreds of his followers in Elad, the noted Chassidishe rov, Rav Naftali Glanz, turned his focus to a growing and deeply troubling phenomenon within the Torah world: what he calls counterfeit kannaus, or zealotry. Rav Glanz, known for his work in shalom bayis and guiding families with children who have strayed from the derech, did not mince words as he decried the violent actions and misguided fervor displayed by some members of the community.

Rav Meir Mazuz, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Kisei Rachamim, was once again taken to the hospital last night, just days after being released following a previous hospitalization.
On Sunday evening, Rav Mazuz was transported to Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak for continued medical treatment.
This marks the second time within a week that the rosh yeshiva has required hospitalization.
Close associates of Rav Mazuz reported that the return to the hospital was necessary for further care and monitoring of his condition.
Just before Shabbos, Rav Mazuz had been discharged after spending a full week in the hospital.
All are asked to daven for Rav Meir Nissim ben Kamsana.
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In an urgent meeting, leading halachic authorities convened at the home of Slabodka Rosh Yeshiva Rav Dov Landau to address growing concerns surrounding modern technological appliances and their impact on Shabbos observance.
The meeting was prompted by alarming new information about everyday electrical devices — including water pumps — which, without proper halachic oversight, may involve serious chilul Shabbos.
Rav Landau opened the session with a strong and emotional call to action: “We must cry out ‘Shabbos!’ People are violating severe prohibitions!”

In a powerful and impassioned Shabbos Hagadol drasha delivered this past Thursday night, Hagaon Rav Moshe Sternbuch issued a strong call to action regarding the growing public chillul Shabbos in Eretz Yisroel, particularly in connection with shopping centers operating on Shabbos in various cities.
Speaking at the central beis medrash of the Dushinsky chassidus on Rechov Shmuel Hanavi in Yerushalayim, Rav Sternbuch addressed thousands of attendees, including admorim, rabbanim, and members of the wider Torah community.

During a swift visit to Eretz Yisroel, the Rebbe of Vizhnitz Yerushalayim, who currently resides in the United States, made a special stop at the home of the Belzer Rebbe.
Upon his arrival, the Belzer Rebbe warmly welcomed his guest and inquired about the purpose of his brief trip to Eretz Yisroel. The Vizhnitz-Yerushalayim Rebbe responded with deep emotion, explaining that he had traveled especially in honor of the upcoming yahrtzeit of his grandfather, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz zt”l, which will be marked this coming Monday.
“I came,” the Rebbe said, “to seek a yeshuah at the kever of the Imrei Chaim.”

A unique moment occurred during the opening shiur of the yeshivas bein hazmanim program in Ashkelon, delivered by the Ateres Shlomo rosh yeshiva HaGaon Rav Chaim Feinstein to all the local yeshiva bochurim gathered from the various branches across the city.