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Thousands of chassidim were on hand taking part in the motzei Yomtov Ushpizin Tisch at Vishnitz Bnei Brak in the presence of the Vishnitzer Rebbe Shlita.

Among those taking part was philanthropist David Hagar of Los Angeles, who purchased ‘Shir HaMa’alos’ for $26,000, giving the kovod to the Rebbe.

Rishon L’Tzion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Shlita arrived at the event close to midnight, thereby returning the kovod to the rebbe who participated in the chasenah of Rav Yosef’s daughter this past summer. Rav Yosef was escorted by Shas MK Yigal Guetta and Bnei Brak Deputy Mayor Eliyahu Dadon.

Rav Yosef was received warmly and seated aside the rebbe.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)