Rabbi: Tsunami result of haredi arrests

Leader of Rachmastrivka Hasidic dynasty says Japan punished for imprisonment of two yeshiva students convicted of drug smuggling

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Rabbi David Twersky, leader of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic dynasty, says the recent tsunami in Japan, which has left thousands of people dead, was the result of the arrest of two yeshiva students by Japanese authorities after being convicted of smuggling drugs. "The Japanese don’t understand why they keep on receiving blow after blow, and it never ends. If they want it to stop, they must release the two guys jailed in their prison immediately, and then experience salvation," the rabbi told his followers last week during a Purim celebration in Jerusalem. Haredi website Ladaat reported that the Rebbe asked for the names of the two jailed men and said a prayer for their immediate release. "Amen," the audience responded.   The Purim tish (Photo: Aharon Baruch Leibovitch, Ladaat.net) The yeshiva students were arrested in an airport in Japan in April 2008, in possession of a suitcase with some 90,000 Ecstasy tablets. The detainees' lawyers claimed at the time that the young men were victims of a 'sting' and were tempted with money, but the two were convicted the following year. One of the detainees, a minor, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and Israel submitted a request to have him transferred back to the country The Rachmastrivka Hasidic dynasty is one of the biggest and most famous Hasidisms, with thousands of followers and many affiliates. It has two centers – one in Jerusalem and one in Borough Park, New York Ahead of the Hasidic celebration last week, huge screens were placed near the Torah study house in Jerusalem, and the tish was broadcast live due to the density inside the building. .

Rachmastrivke Rebbe: Tsunami in Japan Result of Bochurim in Jail

Rav Dovid Twersky, the Rachmastrivka Rebbe of Eretz Yisroel, says that the recent tsunami in Japan, which has left thousands of people dead, was the result of the arrest of the two yeshiva bochurim, Yaakov Yosef and Yoel Zev, by Japanese authorities and jailed.

“The Japanese don’t understand why they keep on receiving blow after blow, and it never ends. If they want it to stop, they must release the two boys jailed in their prison immediately, and then experience salvation,” the Rebbe told chassidim this past week.

The Rebbe then said tefillos for the two boys.

{Yair Alpert-Matzav.com Israel}

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Rachmistrivka Rabbi: Tsunami result of Haredi Arrests in Japan

Thursday Mar 31 2011 07:48:00 AM

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http://www.vosizneias.com/79814/2011/03/29/new-york-final-music-video-to-aid-bochurim-held-in-japan-released/

New York - The Japan Song, an all star video to benefit the two bochurim that are still serving time in a Japanese prison,  as was first reported exclusively on VIN News, is being released today with the hopes that it will raise both funds and awareness for the two incarcerated boys.

The seven minute long video, featuring superstars Shloime Daskal and Avraham Fried was produced by Danny Finkelman,  contains sweeping footage of Japan and the Chiba Detention Center, filmed just two and a half weeks before the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan.

The song, with lyrics in both English and Yiddish, is a remake of the Dveykus classic In A Vinkele, later re-recorded by Yaakov Shwekey, relates the plight of Yoel Zev Goldberg and Yaakov Yosef Greenwald, who are being held in a Japanese prison almost three years after suitcases that they were carrying for someone else were found to contain drugs.

In an interview with VIN News, producer Danny Finkelman admitted to being deeply moved by the time he spent both at the prison and with the two bochurim.

''I personally witnessed the conditions that these boys live under every single day.  Aside from remembering these boys in our tefillos, it is important that everyone participate in the Pidyon Shevuyim campaign so that these boys can be reunited with their families.''

Donations can be made at TheJapanSong.com or mailed to Ezras Rayim c/o Japan Boys, 17B Cedar Lane, Monsey, New York 10952.

Boys in Japan Jail Thankfully Unaffected by Earthquake and Tsunami

With the massive earthquake in Japan, all of Klal Yisroel is wondering how it has affected our dear brothers in prison over there.  R’ Aron Nezri, and R’ Meilech Bindinger, the main askanim in the case, have been in constant contact to make sure everything is okay.

R’ Aron reports to Matzav.com: “We have been, and continue to be in constant contact with those in Japan. The Chiba detention center has not been affected at all. Even if water does come off of the shores of Chiba, it will not hit the district, as it is high up on a hill. I have had someone go a number of times already to the prison to make sure the boys are ok and he will continue to go over the next few days to check on the boys as well.”

Rabbi Binyomin Edery, the local Chabad shliach, who often visits the boys, related, “Today we had a major earthquake, but thank G-d we are all fine. All the houses and buildings literally swung, trains are not operating, highways have been closed and phone lines down. There hasn’t been such a strong earthquake in the Tokyo area for at least 70 years. This is a very strong tsunami.” He added: “One of the signs of the geulah is that the earth will shake and get worn out like a garment. We hope and pray that G-d will continue to protect Japan and all the people that no harm will befall anybody.  Thank you to all those who called, emailed or prayed for us. May Hashem give you only good tidings.”

Bochrim In Japan Not Affected By Horrific Quake & Tsunami

(Friday, March 11th, 2011)

These days, when we hear about an earthquake in Japan- all of Klal Yisroel are wondering - has this affected the two Yeshiva Bochrim in prison over there at all?

R’ Aron Nezri, and R’ Meilech Bindinger, the main keyplayers in the case, have been in constant contact to make sure everything is ok.

R’ Aron reports to us: “We have been, and continue to be in constant contact with those in Japan. The Chiba detention centre has not been affected at all. Even if water does come off of the shores of Chiba it will not hit the district as it is high up on a hill. I have had someone go a number of times already to the prison to make sure the boys are ok and he will continue to go over the next few days to check on the boys as well.”

Rabbi Binyomin Edery, the local Chabad shaliach who often visits the boys said “Today we had a major earthquake, thank G-d we are all fine. All the houses and buildings literally swung, trains are not operating, highways have been closed and phone lines down. There hasn’t been such a strong earthquake in the Tokyo area for at least 70 years. This is a very strong Tsunami.”   and added “One of the signs of the Redemption is that the earth will shake and get worn out like a garment. We hope and pray that G-d will continue to protect Japan and all the people that no harm will befall anybody.

Thank you to all those that called, emailed, or prayed for us. May Hashem give you only good tidings.”

IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICK HERE TO BE MEKAYEM PIDYON SHIVUYIM IN ASSISTING THE BOCHRIM STILL IN JAPAN PRISON!!

The tzibur is requested to continue being Mispallel for Yoel Zev ben Mirel Reesa Chava and Yaakov Yosef ben Raizel.

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