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Leil Gimmel of Chanukah (the third night), 'B'tzeil HaKodesh' with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a

At the time of Rabbeinu Tam, the Rebbe shlit"a davened Maariv in his holy home. Before Maariv, the bochur Avrohom Yitzchak Schwartz, son of HaGaon R' Nosson Dov shlit"a, lit the menorah.

"These lights are holy"

At around 9:10 the Rebbe shlit"a entered the great beis medrash in Kiryas Joel for the lighting of the Chanukah lights, in the midst of a large crowd, "in the multitude of people is the glory of the King." The Rebbe shlit"a poured in the oil and recited the brachos. Afterwards the Rebbe recited the customary psalms, and stirring melodies were sung, and then the choir sang the customary piyutim.

Afterwards the Rebbe shlit"a delivered a holy address with a discourse and pilpul on the sugya in Maseches Shabbos of "kibsa zakuk lah" (once it has gone out, it still needs it), and then continued in the manner of aggadah, that the third night brings down the attribute of "chanun" (graciousness), free gifts even if one is not deserving. He spoke further that the Chanukah light on the right shows the faith that Jewish children have with mesirus nefesh even in difficult times, and the mezuzah on the left shows the Divine providence that Hashem has over Jewish children who are attached to Hashem.

The Rebbe shlit"a then continued and spoke about the mitzvah of mezuzah, first about the importance of the mitzvah and its segulos, and said that this winter, b'ezras Hashem, as many as 500 apartments will be completed, which will require as many as about 5,000 mezuzos, so there may possibly be a shortage of mezuzos, and the dealers will import from Eretz Yisroel whatever comes to hand. The Rebbe mentioned the assembly in the year 5721 held by the Rebbe zt"l, the Divrei Yoel zy"a, about the invalid tefillin and mezuzos being sold, and cried out from the depths of his pure heart: "Gentlemen, today invalid tefillin and invalid mezuzos are being sold," and urged all Jews who buy an apartment to see to it to obtain a kosher mezuzah, bought from a scribe who wrote it himself. "The wise man has his eyes in his head" — to provide oneself with mezuzos already now and not wait until the time when there won't be any. He said: "I must say that the dealers have no reliability unless there is a tremendous level of supervision. It is painful, but one must say it. I see that my uncle z"l said it, and it is valid today just as in his time."

Afterwards the Rebbe asked the scribes, saying "Kiryas Joel is a city full of wise men and scribes," that they should see to begin writing mezuzos already now, and concluded with his holy blessings that there should be an abundance of apartments and that there should be mezuzos.

After the address, melodies continued to be sung, and then the Rebbe drank a lechayim and bestowed his holy blessings. It ended at around 10:35.

Afterwards the Rebbe shlit"a went over to the Mivtzar HaKollelim building, where the annual inspiration gathering of the Leil Shishi group was taking place. Several melodies were sung, and HaGaon R' Hershel Kahn shlit"a spoke.

Afterwards the Rebbe shlit"a drank a lechayim and delivered holy words of chizuk, to strengthen oneself in fulfilling the mitzvos of Hashem with joy and fiery enthusiasm. He spoke in praise of the Leil Shishi group, saying that it is a jewel in the crown of Kiryas Joel and that more such groups should be increased, as this was the way of the Baal Shem Tov Hakadosh, and concluded with his holy blessings.

It ended at around 11:10.

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Tuesday, Parshas Miketz, Second Day of Chanukah, 'B'tzeil HaKodesh' with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a

In the morning, before Shacharis, the bris of the son of R' Moshe Yisroel Gottlieb took place, where the Rebbe shlit"a was honored with sandek.

The Rebbe shlit"a davened Shacharis in the hall of the mesivta "Snif Kedushas Yoel." Before davening, the Rebbe shlit"a put tefillin on the following bar mitzvah bochurim:
The bochur Yekusiel Malach.
The bochur Aharon Goldstein.

The Rebbe shlit"a led the Hallel, and during the Torah reading, the Rebbe received hagbah.

After davening, a lechayim gathering took place in the beis medrash hall, where melodies were sung and the Rebbe wished a lechayim to the bar mitzvah bochurim and the yeshiva students.

In the afternoon at around 5:10, the Rebbe davened Mincha in his holy home.

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The Night of the Second Night of Chanukah 'B'tzeil HaKodesh' with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a

At the time of Rabbeinu Tam, the Rebbe shlit"a davened Maariv in his holy home. Before Maariv, the bochur Wolf, son of R' Berel Stein, lit the menorah.

"These lights are holy"

At around 9:10, the Rebbe shlit"a entered the great beis medrash in Kiryas Joel for the lighting of the Chanukah lights, amid a large crowd and with royal splendor. The Rebbe shlit"a poured in the oil and recited the brachos with holy fire.

Afterwards, the Rebbe recited the zemiros and stirring melodies were sung. Then the choir sang the piyutim as is customary.

Afterwards, the Rebbe shlit"a delivered holy words of Torah, with pilpul and discourse on the sugya in Maseches Shabbos of "kibsah zekuk lah." He then continued in the way of aggadah, that the second light draws down mercy. He also spoke about going to seek money during the days of Chanukah, relating a story about his grandfather, the holy Gaon, the Yitev Lev zy"a. He concluded with his holy blessings that great mercy be bestowed upon Jewish children.

After the holy words, they continued singing melodies. Afterwards, the Rebbe drank a lechayim and gave his holy blessings. It concluded at around 10:35.

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Night of the First Night of Chanukah, "B'tzeil HaKodesh" with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a

At the time of Rabbeinu Tam, the Rebbe shlit"a davened Maariv in his holy home. Before Maariv, HaRav HaChassid R' Berel Stein lit the menorah.

"These lights are holy"

At around 9:10, the Rebbe shlit"a entered the hall of the great beis medrash in Kiryas Joel for the Chanukah candle lighting, amid a great multitude, in royal splendor. The Rebbe shlit"a poured in the oil and recited the blessings with holy fervor.

Afterward, the Rebbe recited the zemiros and stirring melodies were sung. Then the choir sang the piyutim as customary.

Afterward, the Rebbe shlit"a delivered holy words of Torah, with discourse and analysis on the sugya in Maseches Shabbos of "kibsa zakuk lah," and then continued with words of aggadah, that the first day of Chanukah brings abundant parnassah, relating a story from his ancestor, the holy Yetev Lev zy"a, and concluded with his holy blessings that parnassah should flow in abundance.

After the holy words, the singing of melodies continued. Then the Rebbe drank a lechayim and gave his holy blessings. It concluded at around 10:30.

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Sunday, Parshas Miketz, Erev Chanukah, "B'tzeil HaKodesh" with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a

In the early morning before Shacharis, the bris of the newborn son of R' Moshe Shmuel Hirsch took place, where the Rebbe shlit"a was honored with sandek. And the bris of the newborn son of R' Yoel Hersh Hershkowitz took place, where the Rebbe shlit"a was honored with sandek.

The Rebbe shlit"a davened Shacharis in the hall of the Mesivta "Sniff Kedushas Yoel." Before davening, the Rebbe shlit"a put tefillin on the bar mitzvah bochur, the bochur Yoel Asher Zebel.

After davening, the Rebbe shlit"a recited the daily Tehillim shiur, chapter 8, verse 3. Afterward, a lechayim gathering was held with the bar mitzvah bochurim in his private room.

In the afternoon at around 5:10, the Rebbe davened Mincha in his holy home.

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On Motzei Yom Gila

Motzei Shabbos, Parshas Vayeishev, "B'tzeil HaKodesh" with the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a.

Last night, Motzei Shabbos after Havdalah, a signing ceremony took place in the Rebbe's holy home, where the esteemed philanthropist R' Shimon Moshe Kepetch, a member of the administration of the holy mosdos in Kiryas Joel, purchased the naming rights of the new building being built for the yeshiva ketana at the Beis Medrash Rav Tuv on Carlsburg Street, for a fantastic sum of over a million dollars.

The Rebbe shlit"a signed the documents with the distinguished donor and gave his holy blessings to the donor and his family and to the administration of the mosdos.

At around 2:15 at night, the Rebbe shlit"a accompanied the bier of the esteemed philanthropist R' Moshe Shmuel Farkash a"h, one of the leaders of our holy kehilla in Boro Park, in front of his holy home.

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