The Sanzer Rebbe was informed by his father-in-law, R. Alter, the Wolberemer Rebbe (a descendant of R. David of Lelov), that when R. Hayim of Sanz’s third wife passed away, he personally escorted her to the grave and called out to her, “Do not fear anyone. Declare you were my wife. Go in peace! Go in peace!” He returned home, where he observed shiva [=seven-day mourning period] by engaging in aveilut [=bereavement rituals] for one hour. After this period, he resumed his duties as rebbe and carried on as if nothing had happened.
Y. F.
Sanzer Rebbe
