Tragedy in New York:

Hassidic man killed on way home from wedding

Rabbi Mordechai Zafir was traveling home with his son on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, when another car collided with him head-on, killing him and seriously injuring his son.

Three major hassidic courts:

Report for IDF preliminary evaluation

The leaders of the Ger, Belz, and Viznitz hassidim have told their followers to continue reporting for their pre-draft evaluations in the hope of reaching an agreement with the IDF.

Thousands at funeral of Viznitz Rebbe

Thousands of folloers escort Viznitz leader to his final resting place.

Leader of Viznitz Hassidim passes away

Rabbi Mordechai Hager, leader of the Viznitz Hasidic community of Monsey, passes away at the age of 95.

Leader of Visnitz Hasidim in critical condition

Rabbi Mordechai Hager hospitalized at Mount Sinai hospital in New York after health takes a turn for the worse.

Vizhnitzer Rebbe Passes Away at 95

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager, passed away in Bnei Brak Tuesday night at the age of 95.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Teenage Hassidic Vizhnitz Cousins to Wed

Even longtime Hassidim are raising eyebrows: A 16-year-old young man is engaged to his 15-year-old cousin from ‘Hassidei Vizhnitz.” Mazal tov.