Thousands across the globe will mark the 33rd yartzeit of the legendary Chossid Reb Yisroel Duchman OBM, on this Shabbos, Vov Iyar.
Reb Yisroel’s many descendants, who serve as Shluchim and community leaders around the world, will be commemorating the 33rd yartzeit with memorial events in many Shuls and communities across the globe.
R’ Yisroel’s children will commemorate the yartzeit on Shabbos at Chabad Headquarters – 770 Eastern Parkway, with a full-day long lavish Kiddush hosted by the family, beginning with pre-shacharis cake and a full hot Shabbos meal during the day. All are invited to attend. The Kiddushim will take place both upstairs and downstairs in 770.
Other Kiddushim will take place around the world, including Bais Shmuel Chabad, Getzel’s Shul and Ksav Sofer shul on Empire Blvd in Crown Heights, JLC Chabad Miami Beach, Chabad OkC, Chabad Newport Beach, The Rebbe’s Diamond Daveners in Los Angeles, California, Chabad of South Brunswick, NJ, Chabad of Dubai, Chabad of Morocco, Chabad of Roosevelt Island, NY, Chabad of Cherry Creek, Chabad of Chattanooga and Chabad of Abu Dhabi.
Reb Yisroel was known for his unique relationship with the Rebbe, and his great effort to always make the Rebbe happy. He had a special love and Ahavas Yisroel for every single Jew and was ready to help anyone in need. Reb Yisroel truly represented Ahavas Yisroel – love for the Rebbe, love for his fellow Jew, and love to do another Jew a favor.
He was a sincere Chossid who never missed a day of Davening in 770 with the Rebbe, which was highlighted by his privilege of Davening before the Omud on Simchas Torah.
This year marks Reb Yisroel’s 33rd Yartzeit – which is the same number as Lag BaOmer – the 33rd of the Omer, which was a special day for Reb Yisroel, who was known for his attention and love to the Rebbe’s Lag BaOmer parades.
Click here to read R’ Yisroel’s biography
AUDIO: R’ Yisroel Duchman’s Niggunim
