The Vizhnitzer chassidus has announced plans for a major gathering at Meron later this month, where thousands of chassidim are expected to assemble for special tefillos for the recovery of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe, while also rallying in support of the Torah world amid what organizers describe as the ongoing persecution of bnei Torah.

The event, titled “Makdishei Shemecha,” is scheduled to take place, be’ezras Hashem, on Tuesday, the 28th of Menachem Av, in Meron under the leadership and with the participation of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe.

The program will begin with a large tefillah gathering at the tziyun of Rashbi, where participants will daven for the Rebbe’s complete recovery. The event will also serve as a public outcry over what organizers describe as the disgrace of Torah and the persecution of its learners, under the banner, “Shelo Sishokach Torah MiYisroel.”

Following the prayers at the tziyun, a massive assembly will take place at a nearby venue for Vizhnitzer chassidim. Organizers stressed that admission will require a special entry card distributed through local coordinators. At the same time, the chassidus’ bochurim studying in its yeshivos will unite in tefillah from their respective batei medrash throughout the country.

A central focus of the gathering will be the launch of a new financial fund aimed at ensuring long-term support for families of avreichim devoted to full-time Torah study. Supporters are being asked to commit to sponsoring an avreich for a three-year period at a cost of 30,348 shekels.

In addition, the chassidus is preparing for a special “Shabbos Lo Sishokach” in Meron—a Shabbos of inspiration, yearning, and closeness to Hashem together with the Rebbe—for those who join in supporting families of avreichei Torah.

In a notice, organizers emphasized that the required contribution has been set at an amount intended to be attainable for participants and that no discounts or last-minute changes will be permitted. The announcement added that supporters may seek donations from outside the Vizhnitzer community to help fulfill their commitments.

{Matzav.com}