Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
The garment had an opening bid of $3,200 before it was pulled, following reporting from the “New York Post.”
Israeli Police deployed 3,000 officers including Border Police to direct crowds and control traffic. Despite some scuffles and momentary losses of control, security personnel prevailed to maintain order.
Hundreds of thousands accompany Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky to final resting place
“The name of Rabbi Kanievsky will be remembered as an important part of the Torah history of the people of Israel,” says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Hundreds of roads were shut down across the country as crowds head to Bnei Brak for what is predicted to be among the largest funerals in Israeli history.