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Second Hakafot Celebrated at Beit Shmaya Yeshiva in Bnei Brak
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Originalנָגִיל וְנָשִׂישׂ בְּזֹאת הַתּוֹרָה • הקפות שניות בישיבת 'בית שמעיה' בבני ברק
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- Beit Shmaya Yeshiva in Bnei Brak hosted a second Hakafot celebration.
- The event occurred on October 5, 2026, after Sukkot.
- Second Hakafot involves circling Torah scrolls with singing and dancing.
The Beit Shmaya Yeshiva in Bnei Brak held its second Hakafot celebration, a traditional event following the Sukkot holiday. This custom involves circling the Torah scrolls multiple times, accompanied by singing and dancing, to express joy and gratitude for the Torah. The event took place on October 5, 2026.
The celebration is a significant religious and communal gathering for the students and faculty of the yeshiva, as well as for the wider community. It marks the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new one, symbolizing continuity and dedication to religious study.
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