During the months of Tammuz-Av, many rebbes go to vacation cities in Europe in order to rest from holy work throughout the year. In preparation for the days of Elul, the leaders of the denominations return to Hasidic centers and guide the Hasidic towards the terrible days. Places go out to meet the tzaddik and take care of all his needs, but some receive assistance from people of action and kindness who help and assist in whatever is needed.
‘JDN News’ presents a fascinating glimpse into the work of the confidant of Israel’s great men, Rabbi Israel Aharon Friedman, who stands to the right of the Rebbe during their stay in the resort town of Davos in Switzerland, for the needs of rest and recovery and to strengthen the forces before the terrible days of BaalT.
Friedman, one of the leaders of the ultra-Orthodox community in the city of Zurich in Switzerland, is currently busy serving the great rebbes who are staying abroad. In the houses of the rebbes, they tell ‘JDN News’ that Rabbi Israel Aharon was extremely well-liked by the rebbes and rabbis, and this after he took it upon himself for many years to stand at their right from the time they landed on Swiss soil until they returned to their places of residence.
Among other things, he accompanies the KKK of the Rebbe from the history of Avraham Yitzchak, Vizhnitz London, Sadigora, Vizhnitz Beit Shemesh and Pinsk Karlin. Also, by virtue of being a follower of Viznitz, he had the privilege of hosting his teacher and rabbi Maran the Rebbe of Viznitz when he was on Shabbat in the city in 1974.
JDN News learned that Rabbi Israel Aharon, who worked for a living in a tool shop in the city, began the holy service many years ago when he noticed that not all of the rebbes who come to rest have followers or associates in the country, and sometimes he is amazed to see rebbes who walk around Alone in the town, look for a kosher market or a suitable resting place.
Rabbi Israel Aharon immediately took it upon himself to stand to the right of all the rebmors who visit the city, considering it “greatly useful for its study” and since then, the people of the house and the close associates of all the rebmors who land in Switzerland, know by reference the place of residence of Rabbi Israel Aharon He receives them with the respect of kings, and many times even bothers himself and drives the rebbes in his car for a long drive of several hours to the mountains for rest. Also, Rabbi Israel Aharon increased his efforts and even invested in silverware which he accompanies to the Rebbe on Shabbat and special occasions.
