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== His Connection with Chabad ==
The Admor (Rebbe) says that by studying the Tanya, one receives a clearer and deeper understanding of all Chassidic texts, and indeed he has extensive knowledge in Chabad Chassidus and in the Rebbe's teachings.

In 5758 (1998), during a "tish" (Chassidic gathering), he told a special miracle story about the Rebbe, which was later published in the book "Rabos Moftai" (Many of My Wonders). Similarly, before every special date in Chabad Chassidus, he speaks about the specific event and about Chabad in general.

In 5769 (2009) on 3 Tammuz, at the central farbrengen (gathering) held in Shikun Vizhnitz every Friday night, attended by thousands of Chassidim, he began with the niggun (melody) "Tzama Lecha Nafshi" (My soul thirsts for You), and afterward said: "The Rebbe's magnificent enterprise for all of Israel wherever they may be, namely the Shlichus (emissary) program, where thousands of Jews, businesspeople, etc., who travel to various remote countries around the world, find in Chabad Houses places to pray, learn, and taste kosher food of the highest standard. And not only in remote countries, but also in large countries like the United States, where the shluchim (emissaries) bring close countless Jews who wander around seeking meaning in their lives, and through this great activity, they gradually return to their roots.

This is in addition to the Rebbe's exalted holiness, as it is told that even when he was a young man staying in European countries, the holy Rabbi Aharon of Belz was passing through that country. The local Jews hurried to greet him. The holy Rabbi of Belz sat with his head bowed down, as was his holy custom, and extended his hand to those who came. When the Lubavitcher Rebbe approached, the holy Rabbi of Belz raised his head, looked at him, and remarked: 'These are pure and holy hands.'"

At the conclusion of his talk, the Admor instructed the Vizhnitz choir to sing the "Daled Bavos" (Four Stanzas) niggun of the Alter Rebbe.

In Kislev 5770 (2009), he participated in a meeting with Rabbi Yoel Kahn, in which they extensively discussed broad topics in Chassidic teachings according to Chabad Chassidus, such as instilling simple faith in every Jew and the virtue of studying Chassidic texts. The meetings were also attended by the Rosh Yeshiva of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Menachem Ernster, and the mashpi'im (spiritual mentors) Rabbi Avraham Mendel Vechter and Rabbi Aharon Shapira.

In Nissan 5774 (2014), he received a Chabad delegation at his residence and discussed with them his visit to the Rebbe. He related that on the Shabbos before their visit, he mentioned during his tish the Rashab (5th Lubavitcher Rebbe) and his approach toward the Temimim (Chabad yeshiva students). He also mentioned the story told by the Rayatz (6th Lubavitcher Rebbe) about a Tomim (yeshiva student) whose face became refined and gentle due to his diligent preparations for Pesach. Additionally, he sent his blessing to those participating in the farbrengen for 11 Nissan (the Rebbe's birthday).

In Nissan 5783 (2023), he served as sandak (godfather) at a bris for one of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Teichman's associates. At the seudas mitzvah (celebratory meal) held afterward, he ordered Chabad niggunim to be sung.

In Adar 5785 (2025), when he was not feeling well, he opened a Likkutei Sichos book randomly as a sign regarding his condition. The book opened to the words "Netzach Yisrael" (The Eternal One of Israel) which include his name. His son shared this at a public event of Vizhnitz Chassidim.