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Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

News and updates about Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Shtreimel of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky sold for $1.8 million

Haredi businessman purchases shtreimel given to Rabbi Kanievsky by his father-in-law Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv at auction house.

Shtreimel of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky sold for $1.8 million

Coronavirus spread - and Rabbi Kanievsky said to learn Torah

Ahead of Shavuot holiday, institute publishes never-seen footage of the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, urging Torah study.

Coronavirus spread - and Rabbi Kanievsky said to learn Torah

Rabbi Kanievsky's torn pants to be auctioned starting at $3,200

The Prime Judaica auction house has the item listed in Hebrew as 'Holy pants from the Prince of Torah, our leader Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.'

Rabbi Kanievsky's torn pants to be auctioned starting at $3,200

Israeli Rabbis on the subject of aliyah

From Zion the Torah will go forth.

Israeli Rabbis on the subject of aliyah

A Tzaddik’s protection

The departure of a Tzaddik from a city leaves an impact, but we have to know how to interpret that spiritually, not only tragically.

A Tzaddik’s protection

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

The secret meeting that changed the political map

Former minister reveals details of nighttime visit to leading rabbi's home and its far-reaching consequences.

The secret meeting that changed the political map

Grandson of sheikh:

'Rabbi Kanievsky's blessing spurs me to be a better Jew'

Grandson of sheikh, who received blessing from Rabbi Kanievsky, learns tractate in his memory.

'Rabbi Kanievsky's blessing spurs me to be a better Jew'

Parashat Shmini: Reb Chaim Kanievsky zt”l – Above nature

Seven is the natural number, eight is above nature. This week's parasha is "On the 8th day." How fitting for the shiva for Rav Kanievsky

Parashat Shmini: Reb Chaim Kanievsky zt”l – Above nature

Rabbi Kanievsky was pure humility, dedication, and righteousness

You don’t have to be ultra orthodox to understand that on Friday, we lost a true giant.

Rabbi Kanievsky was pure humility, dedication, and righteousness

Rabbi Kanievsky's Funeral:

Knesset Speaker's Twitter account slams haredim

Twitter account of Knesset Speaker blasts haredi sector, mocks Bnei Brak residents who welcomed mourners during Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral.

Knesset Speaker's Twitter account slams haredim

From Paris to Bnei Brak:

Herzog pays condolence visit to Kanievsky family

President Herzog returns from France and immediately pays condolence visit to family of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak.

Herzog pays condolence visit to Kanievsky family

What did Rav Chaim tell the religious son of a secular father?

"Everything Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky said was judged according to his exceptional clarity in Jewish law -- it was astounding to see."

What did Rav Chaim tell the religious son of a secular father?

A peek into the life of a great man

One of the awe-inspiring stories about a Torah luminary who influence spans generations.

A peek into the life of a great man

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Rabbi Kanievsky remembered at soccer game

Beitar Jerusalem players wear black ribbons in memory of Rabbi Kanievsky at game against Hapoel Haifa. The crowd holds mourning signs.

Rabbi Kanievsky remembered at soccer game

Sun set, Sun rise: The continuum of Torah Sages

When one Torah Luminary passes, the Creator sees to it that another sun rises to continue the light.

Sun set, Sun rise: The continuum of Torah Sages

Rav Kanievsky zt"l on aliyah to Israel today

Rav Chaim Kanievsky's instructions about moving to Eretz Yisroel.

Rav Kanievsky zt"l on aliyah to Israel today

15 people hospitalized at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral procession

MDA reports 15 mourners evacuated to hospital for treatment during Bnei Brak funeral procession for Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

15 people hospitalized at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral procession

MDA: No serious injuries recorded during funeral

Just eleven people transported to hospital, all with minor injuries. Fears of tragic consequences of overcrowding thankfully unfounded.

MDA: No serious injuries recorded during funeral

Rav Chaim's son: He wouldn't sit down to eat without my mother

"If she was delayed more than a moment, he would open a sefer to learn," he added. "He was devoted only to the things that mattered."

Rav Chaim's son: He wouldn't sit down to eat without my mother

'Rav Chaim wasn't interested in anything material at all'

Rabbi Elgazi explains Rabbi Kanievsky's unique ability to connect to every single Jew: "He wasn't interested in anything worldly."

'Rav Chaim wasn't interested in anything material at all'

Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira: Rav Chaim was entirely Torah

"Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was unique in our generation. The Torah is now clothed in mourning," says dean of Ramat Gan yeshiva.

Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira: Rav Chaim was entirely Torah

Rabbi Edelstein: Each person should donate to Kupat Ha'ir

Everyone should donate 785 shekels, the gematria of Rav Chaim's name, l'ilui nishmato.

Rabbi Edelstein: Each person should donate to Kupat Ha'ir

J'lem Mayor describes dramatic encounter with Rabbi Kanievsky

"When he ordered schools to close during the COVID epidemic, they all closed. The impact of his decisions was immense."

J'lem Mayor describes dramatic encounter with Rabbi Kanievsky

Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l:

His brother-in-law relates just one story of his greatness

"I wanted to hit the man, but Rabbi Kanievsky said to give him the money..."

His brother-in-law relates just one story of his greatness

Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l:

Final arrangements made for funeral which begins at noon

Major roads closed, thousands of police deployed, public urged to comply with instructions as up to a million expected to attend.

Final arrangements made for funeral which begins at noon

Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l through the eyes of a secular professor

"If only we in the secular community had someone like this, someone available to everyone, someone there for those in need."

Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l through the eyes of a secular professor

Funeral of Rabbi Kanievsky:

Smotrich warns police likely to lose control of events

Former Transportation Minister: If police go to extreme of trying to avoid all risk & limit participation, crowds could break through.

Smotrich warns police likely to lose control of events

Before the funeral:

Hundreds gather outside Rabbi Kanievsky's home

Netanyahu unable to leave rabbi's home due to the gathering, is rescued from a nearby apartment more than an hour later.

Hundreds gather outside Rabbi Kanievsky's home

Bereaved father:

'Prevent a second Meron disaster'

Father of Yedidya Hayut who was killed in Meron disaster calls to prevent a recurrence of that tragedy during Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral.

'Prevent a second Meron disaster'

'Rabbi Kanievsky died with a kiss'

'Grandson Yanky Kanievsky noticed a drop in the oxygen levels and understood the rabbi had passed away,' source tells Israel National News.

'Rabbi Kanievsky died with a kiss'

Brother-in-law of Rabbi Kanievsky: 'Do not endanger yourselves'

'Unthinkable that at funeral of Rabbi Kanievsky, people will be crushed and in danger,' brother-in-law Rabbi Zilberstein says.

Brother-in-law of Rabbi Kanievsky: 'Do not endanger yourselves'

Magen David Adom preparing for funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Hundreds of first responders to be spread across funeral route, preparing to provide coverage to anyone in need.

Magen David Adom preparing for funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

'Oy, oy': Rabbi Edelstein mourns colleague Rabbi Kanievsky

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein mourns passing of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Oy, oy! He had such merits, such devotion.'

'Oy, oy': Rabbi Edelstein mourns colleague Rabbi Kanievsky

A million people expected to attend Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

Funeral procession to depart Rabbi's home at noon, for one of largest events ever in Israel's history.

A million people expected to attend Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

One million people expected at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

The Tel Aviv Police have prepared a contingency plan for an event of this magnitude and will present it to authorities for approval.

One million people expected at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky has passed away

Medical teams were called to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's home late this afternoon after the Rabbi fainted. He was declared dead soon after.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky has passed away

Incredible verified blessing from Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

A relative of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is in great distress. He is tormented by creditors day and night.

Incredible verified blessing from Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky:

Thousands of women must protest Reform presence at Western Wall

Thousands of haredi young women will gather at Western Wall for prayers, in protest of Reform movement's agenda.

Thousands of women must protest Reform presence at Western Wall

Leading haredi rabbi: Father can report child's abuse to police

In newly-publicized video, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky responds to question on whether father may turn to police after son is hurt.

Leading haredi rabbi: Father can report child's abuse to police

Rabbi Kanievsky:

Leading haredi rabbi: It's a 'great merit' to vaccinate children

As infection rates rise, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky calls on parents to vaccinate their children, promises that those who do can 'fear no evil.'

Leading haredi rabbi: It's a 'great merit' to vaccinate children

Rabbi Kanievsky backs in-school vaccination campaign for kids

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky instructs school directors and Tamudei Torah to vaccinate the children following the threat of fifth wave of corona.

Rabbi Kanievsky backs in-school vaccination campaign for kids

A Peek Into Rav Kanievsky’s Closest Friendships

It’s not every day, however, that a person struggling is the friend of one of the most respected rabbanim in the world.

A Peek Into Rav Kanievsky’s Closest Friendships

Anti-vaxxers threaten elderly rabbi and his family

Anti-vaxxers are harassing those close to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky with hate mail, telephone harassment, and letters bearing outright threats.

Anti-vaxxers threaten elderly rabbi and his family

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Vaccinate children against COVID-19'

After meeting senior doctors, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, tells parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Vaccinate children against COVID-19'

Senior haredi rabbis condemn 'wicked' Bennett government

Rabbis Kanievsky and Edelstein sign joint statement castigating Bennett government over kashrut reform, tax hikes, and subsidy cuts.

Senior haredi rabbis condemn 'wicked' Bennett government

Gantz: I'm not afraid of having a haredi PM

"If you want to get an idea of what Israel's going to look like in 50 years, take a look at Beit Shemesh."

Gantz: I'm not afraid of having a haredi PM

Benny Gantz visits Rabbi Kanievsky ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israel's Defense Minister visits senior haredi rabbi for a blessing ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Benny Gantz visits Rabbi Kanievsky ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Top rabbi: Unvaccinated teachers shouldn't come to school

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading haredi rabbi, urges followers to take precautions, adhere to Health Ministry guidelines, and get vaccinated.

Top rabbi: Unvaccinated teachers shouldn't come to school

Leading rabbi: 'No forgiveness' for Liberman

'No forgiveness' for anyone who has a part in 'decrees' removing daycare subsidies from yeshiva families, leading haredi rabbi says.

Leading rabbi: 'No forgiveness' for Liberman

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky backs call to vaccinate children over 12

Senior haredi rabbis endorse call by their personal physician urging parents to vaccinate children over 12 against COVID.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky backs call to vaccinate children over 12

Haredi leaders: Don't go to Western Wall

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and Rabbi Gershon Edelstein tell followers not to 'provoke' Arabs by going to Western Wall on Shavuot.

Haredi leaders: Don't go to Western Wall

Yeshiva dean: 'Old City is a dangerous area'

Dean of Mir Yeshiva tells students to avoid Old City of Jerusalem and other areas of tension. 'No safer place than in the study hall.'

Yeshiva dean: 'Old City is a dangerous area'

Rabbi Kanievsky reassures those traumatized by 'survivor guilt'

Rabbi reassures those who unintentionally trampled others in Meron tragedy that they were not to blame.

Rabbi Kanievsky reassures those traumatized by 'survivor guilt'

What did Rabbi Kanievsky give as the reason for Meron disaster?

Son of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky asks his father why Meron disaster occurred, what Jews need to improve in. This is Rabbi Kanievsky's response.

What did Rabbi Kanievsky give as the reason for Meron disaster?

What anti-assimilation activists asked Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Senior haredi rabbi rules on clandestine rescue of Jewish woman from Hamas stronghold, and entering Christian monastery.

What anti-assimilation activists asked Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Rabbi Kanievsky: Better the Arabs than the left

Haredi spiritual leader believes UAL, haredi parties hold similar positions on a variety of issues.

Rabbi Kanievsky: Better the Arabs than the left

First time in 1.5 years: Rabbi Kanievsky visits the Western Wall

Leading haredi rabbi arrives at the Western Wall - for the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.

First time in 1.5 years: Rabbi Kanievsky visits the Western Wall

Stabbing outside of Rabbi Kanievsky's home

2 people wounded in stabbing at campaign rally outside of haredi rabbi's home in Bnei Brak.

Stabbing outside of Rabbi Kanievsky's home

Rabbi Kanievsky: Millions of children 'in spiritual danger'

Lithuanian haredi sage criticizes government failure to work to reopen education system: 'boredom and idleness lead to sin.'

Rabbi Kanievsky: Millions of children 'in spiritual danger'

First publication:

'Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was not humiliated on Eretz Nehederet'

In response to complaints against satirical sketch lampooning rabbi, Second Broadcasting Authority replies, denying it mocked Jewish leader.

'Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was not humiliated on Eretz Nehederet'