Hasidic Rebbes Lead Celebrations Across Israel During Sukkot Holiday

Throughout the Sukkot holiday, various Hasidic Rebbes led celebrations and religious services, drawing large crowds of followers. In Bnei Brak, the Rebbe of Mambakshei Hashem held a spirited Simchat Beit Hashoeva gathering in his Sukkah, distributing kugel and grape juice to attendees. Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, the Rebbe of Kretschneff led Hakafot Shniyot (second Hakafot) until the early morning hours, following celebrations that included the traditional Lulav shaking.

Other notable events included the Rebbe of Sanz delivering a powerful address during Hakafot Shniyot, and the Rebbe of Munkacs Belz's gabbai amusing children by dressing as a shepherd during the closing of the holiday. The Rebbe of Darg held an extended Hakafot Shniyot ceremony in Bnei Brak, while in Jerusalem, the Rebbes of Kaliv and Skuleni celebrated Sukkot together.

The Rebbe of Bialla led a Hakafot Shniyot with a small Torah scroll that survived Siberian exile, and Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shachter, the elder of Breslov rabbis, presided over Hakafot Shniyot attended by thousands, with Rabbi Lipa Friedman of Satmar holding the Torah scroll.

Further celebrations included the Rebbe of Toldos Aaron performing the traditional apple-throwing custom for blessings, the Rebbe of Kopczynice leading services in Jerusalem, and Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman visiting the Rebbe of Gur for discussions on Torah and current events. The Rebbe of Vizhnitz led services and holiday meals, while the Rebbe of Rachmastrivka engaged in intense prayer and services. The Rebbe of Toldos Avrohom Yitzchak concluded the holiday with a festive meal, and the Rebbe of Tolna led prayers on Hoshana Rabbah. The Rebbe of Boyan received news of a significant donation to support Torah scholars during Hakafot Shniyot.