Rebbetzin Malka of Belz: A Partner in Holiness

Rebbetzin Malka was not only the devoted Rebbetzin of the Sar Shalom of Belz zt’’l, but a true Aishes Chayil – partner in his spiritual mission. Steadfast and resolute, she stood at her husband’s side when shortly after their marriage, the Sar Shalom undertook a seemingly impossible challenge: to study Torah for 1,000 consecutive nights without interruption.

Throughout this monumental effort, Rebbetzin Malka remained by his side — literally. Each night, she would stay awake holding a candle to keep the room lit, ensuring the Sar Shalom could continue learning. If ever she noticed him starting to drift off, she would gently awaken him so he could resume his sacred task. Her dedication made his achievement possible.

On the thousandth night, as fierce winds and storms raged outside, Reb Shalom remained immersed in his learning. That night, Eliyahu HaNavi appeared to him and revealed the hidden wellsprings of Kabbalah. Together, they delved into the mystical foundations of Torah and the halachos related to the sanctity of a beis tefillah.

It was then that Reb Shalom resolved to build the Belz Shul, whose every detail would reflect the holiness and precision he had learned from Eliyahu HaNavi himself.

The Sar Shalom never forgot the sacrifices and devotion of his Rebbetzin during those early, difficult years. Her contribution was so profound that it gave rise to the beautiful saying often quoted among Chassidim:

“ומלכי צדק מלך שלם” — “It is in the merit of Malka (the Queen) that Shalom is a King.”

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