In a humble home in Bnei Brak, a deeply moving scene unfolded—a meeting of tears, emunah, and bitachon. The father of Elkana Ben Ruchama, a hostage from the Knesses Yisroel community in Mevaseret, sought solace and chizuk from Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Rashbi.
The visit took place just a day after the delicate hostage-ceasefire agreement went into effect, bringing a mix of relief and uncertainty to families awaiting news of their loved ones. The father, carrying the weight of anguish and longing, entered Rav Bergman’s home in search of a flicker of comfort amidst the darkness.

Last night, Yeshiva Darchei Torah of Far Rockaway, NY, hosted its highly anticipated annual dinner at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge, in Brooklyn, NY. The event brought together hundreds of supporters, alumni, and friends of the yeshiva, all gathered to celebrate the yeshiva‘s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to Torah and chinuch.
One of the evening’s most poignant moments was the showing of an exceptionally moving video that captured the hearts of all the attendees. Following the video, attendees were treated to a deeply stirring and powerful presentation.
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It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rabbi Nochum Stilerman z”l.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Moshe Aharon Reich zt”l, Pshevorsker Rebbe of Williamsburg.
Rav Reich, a son-in-law of the Rebbe Rav Yankele of Pshevorsk zt”l, passed away early Shabbos morning at the age of 77.
With his passing, the world has lost a chassid whose life epitomized service to Hashem and devotion to the three pillars upon which the world stands—Torah, avodah, and gemilus chassadim.

In a monumental display of generosity, a philanthropist from South America visited Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ yesterday and pledged an astounding $5 million annually for the next five years to support the yungerleit learning in the yeshiva, Matzav.com has learned.
This commitment will provide a total of $25 million, directly benefiting the talmidei chachamim and their families who dedicate their lives to limud haTorah.
The announcement comes on the heels of BMG’s recent decision to raise the monthly kollel stipend by 5%, increasing it to $1,100 per month, as noted in a missive shared by the yeshiva hanhalah this week.

In a rare and heartfelt communication, the Boyaner Rebbe has reached out to his Chassidim in the United States with a special invitation. Citing health-related challenges that prevent him from traveling abroad, the Rebbe has asked his American followers to journey to Eretz Yisroel for a meaningful gathering during Shabbos Parshas Yisro.
The Rebbe noted that, in the past, he would visit New York every few months, but it has now been years since his last trip. In his message, the Rebbe reflected on the connection his grandfather, Rav Mordechai Shlomo of Boyan zt”l, shared with the New York community, as well as his own time spent there.

For the past year, HaGaon HaRav Yitzchok Zilberstein, the esteemed posek and rov of Ramat Elchonon, has been deeply involved in supporting the families of the hostages taken captive. With unparalleled compassion, he met with them privately, strengthening their trust in Hashem and sharing in their anguish. Often, he would burst into tears alongside them, embodying the Torah ideal of sharing in the pain of another Jew.

The Biala Rebbe, son of the late Rebbe of Biala, the Mevaser Tov, who passed away in the month of Iyar last year, has instructed his chassidim not to publish pictures of him in newspapers or any media outlets.
Sources relate that the Rebbe, who recently married off his daughter, was shocked to see that pictures from the wedding were published in the media. This upset the Rebbe, who, after the Sheva Brachos, called upon the trustees and leadership of the Biala mosdos and ordered them not to allow such pictures to be published.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Mrs. Rochel Povarsky a”h, widow of Rav Dr. Chaim Povarsky z”l, at the age of 90.
Mrs. Povarsky was a daughter of Rav Pesach Kokis, who served as the Chief Rabbi of Bat Yam for over forty years, and her mother, Mrs. Ayala, daughter of Rav Refoel Eliyahu Yitzchak Halevi Katzenelenbogen, a prominent talmid chochom and leader of the Old Yishuv, and a key figure in the Poalei Agudas Yisrael movement.
She wed Rav Chaim Povarsky, who was a distinguished talmid at the Yeshiva of Chevron and the son of the Rosh Yeshiva of Ponovezh, Rav Dovid Povarsky, and a brother of the current Rosh Yeshiva of Ponovezh, Rav Berel Povarsky.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of the distinguished sofer stam, Rav Eliezer Kempeh zt”l, a founder of the chareidi moshav of Beit Chilkiyah. He was 102. He passed away peacefully last night at Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak.
The niftar was born in the city of Ladenburg, Germany, on the 5th of Teves, 1923, to his father, Rav Yitzchak Kempeh, and his mother, Mrs. Basya.