Thousands Gather for Religious Zionist Rabbis' Sukkot Celebration
Thousands of participants and hundreds of rabbis from across Israel convened at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem for the 13th annual "Hakabalat Panai Rabo" (Welcoming the Face of the Teacher) event. The gathering, held during the intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday, is a prominent tradition for the Religious Zionist community.
Initiated by the "Rabbis of Derech Eretz" organization, the event is a collaboration with the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions. It featured an evening of Torah study, singing, and holiday joy.
The program included a pre-event gathering with prominent rabbis such as Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Avihay Schwartz, Rabbi Dudi Dudkovitz, and Rabbi Hananel Etrog, hosted by Rabbi Eyal Yaakovovitz. The main ceremony featured leading Religious Zionist rabbis, accompanied by singer Naftali Kempa and the "Ahalela" band.
A spokesperson for "Rabbis of Derech Eretz" stated that the event honors Torah and powerfully expresses the unity and deep connection between all segments of the public and their rabbis during the peak of the holiday's joy.
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