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Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: Today (17 Iyar 5785), marks the second Yahrtzeit of my dear Rosh Yeshiva and personal Mashpia: Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon Wagner A”H. While much has been written, and will be written, about his unique personality, talents and method of learning and teaching – I would like to focus on (in a way of V’hachai Yitten El Libo) one particular innovation and passion of his: His connection to all his alumni • Full Article
Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: This shabbas, 17 Iyar 5784, marks the (first) Yahrtzeit of my beloved Rosh Yeshiva and Mashpia: Rabbi Michoel Akiva Gershon A”H Wagner – Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. On that day, a text went out that encapsulated the feelings of all his students and admirers: “During Sefiras Ha’Omer, Rabbi Akiva mourned the passing of 24,000 of his students. Today, 17 Iyar 5783, 24,000 students mourn the passing of Rabbi Akiva (Wagner).” • Full Article
Live at 7:45 PM: An event of Kavod LaTorah and reflection will mark the Shloshim since the passing of the beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Akiva Wagner A”H • Full Story, Watch
Rabbi Dov Wagner shares a story and a lesson from his brother, the beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner • Full Article
A special Kovetz was published by the Bochurim of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. The Kovets includes Rabbi Akiva Wagner‘s Ha’oros U’biurim on the Rabbe’s Torah in a new kovetz to mark the end of Shiva • Full Story, Download
Monday, the day after the Shiva ended, the Matzeiva was put up for Rabbi Akiva Wagner, OB”M, the beloved Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. On the Matzeiva you can see some of the tremendous accomplishments this true Chossid did during his lifetime • Photo
Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY
L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.
Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM
