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.
Haredi businessman purchases shtreimel given to Rabbi Kanievsky by his father-in-law Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv at auction house.
Ahead of Shavuot holiday, institute publishes never-seen footage of the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, urging Torah study.
The Prime Judaica auction house has the item listed in Hebrew as 'Holy pants from the Prince of Torah, our leader Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.'
From Zion the Torah will go forth.
The departure of a Tzaddik from a city leaves an impact, but we have to know how to interpret that spiritually, not only tragically.
Former minister reveals details of nighttime visit to leading rabbi's home and its far-reaching consequences.
Grandson of sheikh, who received blessing from Rabbi Kanievsky, learns tractate in his memory.
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
You don’t have to be ultra orthodox to understand that on Friday, we lost a true giant.
Twitter account of Knesset Speaker blasts haredi sector, mocks Bnei Brak residents who welcomed mourners during Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral.
President Herzog returns from France and immediately pays condolence visit to family of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak.
"Everything Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky said was judged according to his exceptional clarity in Jewish law -- it was astounding to see."
One of the awe-inspiring stories about a Torah luminary who influence spans generations.
Beitar Jerusalem players wear black ribbons in memory of Rabbi Kanievsky at game against Hapoel Haifa. The crowd holds mourning signs.
When one Torah Luminary passes, the Creator sees to it that another sun rises to continue the light.
Rav Chaim Kanievsky's instructions about moving to Eretz Yisroel.
MDA reports 15 mourners evacuated to hospital for treatment during Bnei Brak funeral procession for Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
Just eleven people transported to hospital, all with minor injuries. Fears of tragic consequences of overcrowding thankfully unfounded.
"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."
Rabbi Elgazi explains Rabbi Kanievsky's unique ability to connect to every single Jew: "He wasn't interested in anything worldly."
"Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was unique in our generation. The Torah is now clothed in mourning," says dean of Ramat Gan yeshiva.
Everyone should donate 785 shekels, the gematria of Rav Chaim's name, l'ilui nishmato.
"When he ordered schools to close during the COVID epidemic, they all closed. The impact of his decisions was immense."
"I wanted to hit the man, but Rabbi Kanievsky said to give him the money..."
Major roads closed, thousands of police deployed, public urged to comply with instructions as up to a million expected to attend.
"If only we in the secular community had someone like this, someone available to everyone, someone there for those in need."
Former Transportation Minister: If police go to extreme of trying to avoid all risk & limit participation, crowds could break through.
Netanyahu unable to leave rabbi's home due to the gathering, is rescued from a nearby apartment more than an hour later.
Father of Yedidya Hayut who was killed in Meron disaster calls to prevent a recurrence of that tragedy during Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral.
'Grandson Yanky Kanievsky noticed a drop in the oxygen levels and understood the rabbi had passed away,' source tells Israel National News.
'Unthinkable that at funeral of Rabbi Kanievsky, people will be crushed and in danger,' brother-in-law Rabbi Zilberstein says.
Hundreds of first responders to be spread across funeral route, preparing to provide coverage to anyone in need.
Rabbi Gershon Edelstein mourns passing of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Oy, oy! He had such merits, such devotion.'
Funeral procession to depart Rabbi's home at noon, for one of largest events ever in Israel's history.
The Tel Aviv Police have prepared a contingency plan for an event of this magnitude and will present it to authorities for approval.
Medical teams were called to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's home late this afternoon after the Rabbi fainted. He was declared dead soon after.
A relative of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is in great distress. He is tormented by creditors day and night.
Thousands of haredi young women will gather at Western Wall for prayers, in protest of Reform movement's agenda.
In newly-publicized video, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky responds to question on whether father may turn to police after son is hurt.
As infection rates rise, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky calls on parents to vaccinate their children, promises that those who do can 'fear no evil.'
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky instructs school directors and Tamudei Torah to vaccinate the children following the threat of fifth wave of corona.
It’s not every day, however, that a person struggling is the friend of one of the most respected rabbanim in the world.
Anti-vaxxers are harassing those close to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky with hate mail, telephone harassment, and letters bearing outright threats.
After meeting senior doctors, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, tells parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19.
Rabbis Kanievsky and Edelstein sign joint statement castigating Bennett government over kashrut reform, tax hikes, and subsidy cuts.
"If you want to get an idea of what Israel's going to look like in 50 years, take a look at Beit Shemesh."
Israel's Defense Minister visits senior haredi rabbi for a blessing ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading haredi rabbi, urges followers to take precautions, adhere to Health Ministry guidelines, and get vaccinated.
'No forgiveness' for anyone who has a part in 'decrees' removing daycare subsidies from yeshiva families, leading haredi rabbi says.
Senior haredi rabbis endorse call by their personal physician urging parents to vaccinate children over 12 against COVID.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and Rabbi Gershon Edelstein tell followers not to 'provoke' Arabs by going to Western Wall on Shavuot.
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.'
Rabbi reassures those who unintentionally trampled others in Meron tragedy that they were not to blame.
Son of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky asks his father why Meron disaster occurred, what Jews need to improve in. This is Rabbi Kanievsky's response.
Senior haredi rabbi rules on clandestine rescue of Jewish woman from Hamas stronghold, and entering Christian monastery.
Haredi spiritual leader believes UAL, haredi parties hold similar positions on a variety of issues.
Leading haredi rabbi arrives at the Western Wall - for the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.
2 people wounded in stabbing at campaign rally outside of haredi rabbi's home in Bnei Brak.
Lithuanian haredi sage criticizes government failure to work to reopen education system: 'boredom and idleness lead to sin.'
In response to complaints against satirical sketch lampooning rabbi, Second Broadcasting Authority replies, denying it mocked Jewish leader.