On the 14th of Kislev in 1928, Rebbetzin Chana’s oldest son, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, married Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, the daughter of the then Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn. The wedding took place in Warsaw, Poland. Rebbetzin Chana and her husband were unable to attend the wedding, because the Soviet government had severely restricted travel outside the country. Yearning to participate in her son’s joy, Rebbetzin Chana organized a festive celebration in her own home while the wedding was taking place in Warsaw.
Despite the danger in organizing a public gathering, and expecting only thirty guests, she was overwhelmed when some three hundred people bravely showed up. As someone played the violin and Chasidic music filled the apartment, the Jews of Yekatrinoslav celebrated with their beloved Rabbi and Rebbetzin.
All who were present shared in Rebbetzin Chana’s joy, yet sensed her longing to be with her eldest son at his wedding. Despite the sadness in his heart, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak danced with the guests, moving them deeply. Bittersweet tears flowed freely.
