Thousands Celebrate Sukkot with Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Beri in Jerusalem

Thousands of people gathered in Jerusalem's Yemin Moshe neighborhood during Sukkot to celebrate with Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Beri, known as the "Gaon Ha'inoch." The event, held in a sukkah facing the Old City walls, was attended by numerous prominent rabbis, poskim (halachic decisors), kabbalists, and scholars from various communities.

Among the distinguished guests were Gaavad of Heichal Hora'ah Rabbi M. Brandesdorfer, Posek Rabbi M. Sirota, Admor the Admor, a grandson of the Baba Sali, Rabbi David Bardugo of the Great Rabbinical Court, former Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, Av Beit Din of Jerusalem Rabbi Yissachar Meir Mazuz, Rabbi Michael Lasri, Kabbalist Rabbi Moshe Frish, Raavad of 'Darchai Mishpat' Rabbi Shlomo Beri, Dayanim Rabbi Shmuel Pinchasi and the Dayan, Rabbi Abraham Tanji, Rabbi Benjamin Mizrahi, and Rabbi Simcha Ilan.

During the celebration, Kabbalist Rabbi Moshe Frish referred to Rabbi Beri as "the rabbi of all exiles." Rabbi Shlomo Beri of 'Darchai Mishpat' drew parallels between Rabbi Beri's fiery spirit and teachings and those of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, stating, "What was said about Rabbi Nachman of Breslov can be said in full mouth about the Gaon Ha'inoch: his fire will burn until the coming of our righteous Messiah, and everyone needs him."

Rabbi Beri himself delivered a lengthy discourse on the importance of joy during Sukkot and the significance of the Simchat Beit HaShoeva ceremony during the Temple era and today. Following his address, the crowd passed before him to receive his blessings. A highlight of the event was the presentation of an ancient Torah scroll, approximately 300 years old, which was said to have been used by historical figures like the Chida, Or HaChaim HaKadosh, and Hacham Abulafia. The donors entrusted the scroll to Rabbi Beri, intending for it to be transferred to the Temple upon the Messiah's arrival.