Break-In at Chernobyl Chassidus: Rebbe’s Silverware Stolen While He Was at the Kosel

Break-In at Chernobyl Chassidus: Rebbe’s Silverware Stolen While He Was at the Kosel

As a wave of burglaries continues to plague Bnei Brak, thieves targeted the Chernobyler Chassidus on Rechov Chabakuk, breaking into the chassidus’ beis medrash and stealing valuable silver items used by the Rebbe during his tish. According to reports, the burglars took advantage of the fact that the Chernobyler Rebbe was spending Shabbos at the Kosel Hama’aravi together with supporters of the chassidus. During his absence, the intruders broke into the room containing a safe where the silver items were stored and made off with the valuables. The Rebbe had been participating in a special Shabbos known as “Lev Yerushalayim,” organized for approximately 100 Chernobyler chassidim in Yerushalayim. The event was intended to encourage support for the construction of the chassidus’ new beis medrash, which is currently being built in the holy city. Witnesses said the burglars arrived with their faces covered and carried a special spray designed to prevent the leaving of fingerprints. Investigators believe the perpetrators may have had prior knowledge of the contents of the safe, as they took only items made of genuine silver while leaving behind silver-plated pieces. Sources within the chassidus estimate the value of the stolen property at tens of thousands of shekels. A complaint has been filed with police, who have opened an investigation into the incident. Detectives visited the scene on Wednesday to collect evidence and take statements from those involved. {Matzav.com}