Posted on 11/20/24
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 20, 2024 - In what has become an annual event, a large crowd gathered at the Kedushas Yisroel Shul this past Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayeira to commemorate the 66th yahrzeit of the great gaon of Baltimore, HaRav Michoel HaKohein Forshlager, zt’l. Rabbi Yisachar Frand, shlita, spoke at length about the gaon’s immense contribution to building Torah in America, particularly in Baltimore, where he was instrumental in encouraging HaGaon HaRav Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, zt’l, to establish Yeshivas Ner Yisrael.
Afterward, Rabbi Amrom Jungreis, shlita, Rav of Kedushas Yisroel and Rosh Kollel of K’hal Chassidim, spoke about the greatness of Rav Forshlager and the tremendous yeshuos people experience at his kever. He shared firsthand stories, including a personal account.
The Ziditchover Rebbe of Baltimore, HaRav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein, shlita, then addressed the crowd, highlighting the immense koach of Rav Forshlager and the profound impact he had on Baltimore. He concluded by expressing heartfelt gratitude to Rav Jungreis for the tremendous zechus of keeping the light of the tzaddik shining brightly. The Rebbe emphasized that undoubtedly the gaon will serve as a meilitz yosher for all who support Rav Jungreis in his avodas hakodesh.
Rav Yankel Bergman from Seagate, father of Rav Benzion Bergman (author of Michael B’Achas, the Hebrew biography of Rav Forshlager), then delivered divrei Torah, quoting and elaborating on a vort from Rav Forshlager on the parsha. Rav Benzion Bergman was honored with leading Birkas Hamazon.
At the event, the newly published sefer Kedushas Michoel was made available, as well as the updated version of Michoel B’Achas.
Rav Forshlager’s kever, which has become world-renowned, saw hundreds of visitors over the weekend, beginning Thursday and continuing through late Sunday night. On Motzei Shabbos, dozens of people came throughout the night. The Beis Hachaim was open 24 hours, and groups traveled from as far as New York and New Jersey, including Monroe, after hearing about the power of davening at the kever. Many visitors shared that they had merited yeshuos over the past year and returned to express their gratitude.
Mosdos K’hal Chassidim, who arranged the entire yahrzeit event, extends their heartfelt thanks to Shomrim, Chaverim, and Misaskim for their invaluable assistance in making the event so successful.
Beis Olam
