The visit came after the Rebbe traveled to Ohel to visit the kever of the Yismach Moshe on his yahrtzeit. From there, he continued to Kerestir, where, on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av—a time traditionally regarded as especially auspicious for prayer—he visited the kever of the renowned miracle worker, Rav Yeshaya ben Rav Moshe of Kerestir זי”ע.

Upon arriving in Kerestir, the Rebbe was warmly welcomed by the leadership of Rabbi Yeshaya’le’s House (Reb Yeshaya’les Hoiz) and members of the Rubin family, descendants of the tzaddik who have spearheaded the restoration of the town’s historic Jewish sites.

During the visit, the Rebbe toured the historic bais medrash of Rav Yeshaya’le, which is currently being rebuilt on the original foundations of the shul where the famed tzaddik davened and served the Jewish community. Although the restoration project remains under construction, all work was suspended and the building was specially opened in honor of the Rebbe’s visit, allowing him to daven Maariv within the very walls where Rav Yeshaya’le himself once stood in prayer.

The restoration is part of a major preservation effort led in recent years by the tzaddik’s descendants, headed by Rav Menachem Mendel Rubin, who directs the Reb Yeshaya’les Hoiz organization. After a lengthy process to return the property to Jewish ownership, the bais medrash has been painstakingly reconstructed according to its original design, based on uncovered foundations, historical documents, and eyewitness accounts.

Following Maariv, the Rebbe proceeded to the kever, where he remained for an extended period. Standing in the Kohanim room adjacent to the ohel, he read kvitlach and offered heartfelt tefillos on behalf of both the klal and individual petitioners. He later greeted the many visitors gathered at the site and bestowed blessings for yeshuos, refuos, and continued success.

{Matzav.com}