Just two days after chassidim were informed that the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak Rav Yisroel Hager, had returned to his home, a new update from his household reports that he is suffering from an infection and weakness, leading to the cancellation of scheduled kabbolas kahal for the evening marking his 81st birthday.

Earlier this week, the Vizhnitzer chassidus had shared uplifting news that the Rebbe had returned to his residence in Bnei Brak after an extended period away for rest and medical recovery in Netanya and Moshav Ora.

The announcement at the time noted that in recent days the Rebbe had been spending much of his time at the home of his father, the Yeshuos Moshe, and receiving people at the residence of his grandfather, the Imrei Chaim.

It was also reported that the previous evening, the Rebbe participated in a simcha marking the engagement of his great-granddaughter, a granddaughter of his son-in-law Rav Yitzchok Twersky, son of the Skverer Rebbe. The Rebbe sat at a tish for an extended period, encouraging singing with visible strength.

However, on Wednesday, chassidim received a more troubling update stating that the Rebbe is currently experiencing inflammation and weakness, and that all public receptions planned for the day have been called off.

“Since our master is feeling weak due to an infection, the public reception schedule this evening, as well as Maariv in the main beis medrash, will not take place. An update regarding the coming days will, with Hashem’s help, be issued separately.”

The message also called on anshei shlomeinu and all of Klal Yisroel to use the occasion of the Rebbe’s birthday on the 6th of Iyar to strengthen themselves and offer tefillos on his behalf for renewed strength and complete recovery.

{Matzav.com}