Chabad Community in Monsey dedicates Bais Medrash in Memory of Rabbi Dovid Wichnin, O.B.M.
To an overflow crowd, Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey at its Chai Elul dinner dedicated its main Bais Medresh in memory of the former Rav of the Monsey Chabad Community, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Nota Wichnin, O.B.M. Rabbi Wichnin, in addition to founding the Chabad Shul in Monsey was also the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Tiferes Bochurim in Morristown, New Jersey.
Welcoming greetings were delivered by Synagogue President Yisroel Schulman. Rabbi Zalman Leib Markowitz, the Gabbai Rishon of Tzemach Tzedek and Menahal of the Morristown Cheder acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening’s program. Speakers included Rabbi Wichnin’s eldest son, Rabbi Yisroel Noach Wichnin, Rosh Yeshiva of Mayanot in Jerusalem, Rabbi Leima Minkowicz, brother-in-law of Rabbi Wichnin and close family friends, R’ Dovid Kaplan, Rabbi Yisroel Gordon and R’ Zvi Webb.
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The evening culminated with the presentation of a permanent piece of art hand made in copper and wood which will be displayed in the Synagogue in tribute to Rabbi Wichnin. The art was designed by local artist, Nechemiah Kaplan.
Monsey Lubavitcher
As a monsey Lubavitcher, it’s unbelievable the achdus that the whole community had to put together this project. Who would have believed 10 years ago that there would be such a gorgeous shul standing where it proudly stands today? If not for all my fellow Monsey Lubavs, it wouldn’t be. Thank you all for contributing your part to make Tzemach Tzedek and the memory of Rabbi Wichnin A"H, everlasting.