My Conversation with Rabbi Wilschanski on Erev Shabbas Parshas Pekudei 5779
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: Two weeks ago, the family of Chassidim suffered a severe loss with the passing of the Shliach and Rosh Yeshiva – Harav Yosef Yitzchak Wischanski A”H. Whether you were an official student of his (I was not), we all received from him. He was an example of someone that was completely selfless and dedicated to the Rebbe with all strings of his soul. To help bring comfort to the larger Chassidic family, I would like to share a very personal conversation I had with Rabbi Wilschaniski exactly six years ago – Erev Shabbas Parshas Pekudei 5779 • Full Article
Rabbi Wilschansky’s Last Interview
Last summer, ahead of Gimmel Tammuz, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Wilschansky, A”H, the Rebbe’s Shliach to Eretz Yisrael and Rosh Yeshiva of the Chabad Yeshiva in Tzfas, gave an awakening and inspiring interview. “Gimmel Tammuz symbolizes a process of Geula, not regression,” Rabbi Wilschansky emphasized. “Like the Chassidim in Russia, our faith in the Rebbe intensifies especially during concealment.” • On the occasion of his untimely passing on 8 Adar this year, and ahead of the 33 years since Chof Zayin Adar 5752, we present this important discussion in his memory • Full Article

