There is growing excitement among Belzer chassidim after the Belzer Rebbe made a decision to hold the long-awaited Heichala D’Malka Shabbos for donors this coming Shabbos, Parshas Emor, following a delay due to his weakened condition.

The special Shabbos, which had originally been scheduled for last week’s Parshas Acharei-Kedoshim and postponed because of the Rebbe’s health, will now take place this coming Shabbos in a hotel in the Yerushalayim hills. While it had initially been planned for the D-City complex, other locations are now being considered, though that option has not been ruled out.

The event is being described as a historic Shabbos for major supporters who have committed $100,000 to the Belz institutions, payable over three years, or over two years for donors from overseas.

The announcement created a stir within the Chassidus after senior representatives entered the Rebbe’s private chamber on Sunday following Mincha. Those present included Rabbi Pinchas Lerner, CEO of the Belz institutions’ U.S. offices, and Rabbi Shimon Faivush, a member of the Belzer leadership in Israel. During the meeting, the Rebbe expressed a strong desire to participate in the upcoming Shabbos, which coincides with Pesach Sheni.

After leaving the Rebbe’s residence, Rabbi Lerner shared an emotional message that was distributed widely among Chassidim.

“Blessed is He who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this time. As all Belzer Chassidim can see and hear, thank G-d that our master is feeling better, and even more so—may Hashem continue to help. The Rebbe’s son, Rav Aharon Mordechai Rokeach, asked me to reenter and present all the options, and whatever the Rebbe says—that is what we will do, with G-d’s help. I went in after Mincha and told the Rebbe that there are Jews abroad calling me and saying that the Rebbe should not be burdened and the Shabbos should be postponed, while others insist that it must take place now so that the tzibbur should not cool off, Heaven forbid.”

“I told the Rebbe that whatever he says, we will follow, and I presented all the options: to hold the Shabbos on Parshas Beha’aloscha or Bamidbar, or on Parshas Matos-Masei. The Rebbe thought for a long minute and then said clearly: ‘Parshas Emor.’ I then gathered the courage and said that the president in America is threatening war every day, and I wanted to know whether we could invite people from all over the world to attend. The Rebbe responded that they can come to the Holy Land and return home safely, with G-d’s help. After that, the Rebbe told me: ‘Tell them that whoever comes for Shabbos will add to my health.’”

Rabbi Lerner continued, visibly moved by the message. “Ladies and gentlemen, to hear such holy words from the Rebbe! Every one of us is concerned for his well-being and health. I say this again with emotion: any Belz חסיד who hears such words and has the ability to give the $100,000 requested should seize this opportunity and merit that the Rebbe himself declared ‘Parshas Emor.’ Let us not be among those who regret missed chances—let us take advantage of this moment. We eagerly await seeing you, with G-d’s help, this holy Shabbos together with our Rebbe.”

{Matzav.com}