Thousands Celebrate Sukkot in Elad with Religious and Cultural Events

Thousands of residents of Elad participated in a large religious gathering for Sukkot, including "Hakabalat Pnei Rebbe" and "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" ceremonies. The event was attended by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the First to Zion and chief Sephardic rabbi, along with local rabbis. The celebration featured performances by singers Moshe Klein, Moshe Davidik, and Moshe Louk, accompanied by an orchestra, with attendees joining in song and dance.

During the event, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef addressed the public, emphasizing the importance of joy during Sukkot and encouraging Torah scholars and yeshiva students in their role of upholding religious study. Mayor Yehuda Botbol spoke about the significant cultural development in the city, highlighting the range of religious, cultural, and community events held throughout the year, especially during Sukkot, catering to all residents.

The mayor also noted the city's spiritual growth, including the appointment of neighborhood rabbis, upgrades to the city's mikvahs (ritual baths), and the establishment of an "eruv" (a symbolic boundary for carrying on Shabbat) according to the "Beit Yosef" tradition. He thanked the organizers and Rabbi Yosef for attending and strengthening the community. The festivities continued late into the night.