Hassidic Rebbes Lead Celebrations During Sukkot Holiday
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Hassidic Rebbes led Sukkot holiday celebrations across Israel.
- Events included Simchat Beit Hashoeva and Hakafot Shniyot.
- Many prominent rabbis and thousands of followers attended.
- Various rituals and traditions were observed.
- A significant donation was announced for Torah scholars.
Throughout the Sukkot holiday, numerous Hassidic communities across Israel gathered for festive celebrations, including Simchat Beit Hashoeva and Hakafot Shniyot. The Admor of Torat Chacham, Rabbi Yitzhak Meir Morgenstern, held services at his Beit Midrash in Jerusalem, drawing large crowds of residents. Among the attendees were various rabbis, including the influencer Rabbi Tzvi Meir Zilberberg.
In Bnei Brak, the Admor of Mevakshei Hashem led a lively Simchat Beit Hashoeva, with his sons joining him at the table. He distributed kugel and grape juice to participants. The Admor of Bobov is also expected to visit the Old City of Jerusalem for Shabbat, a visit that was previously postponed due to security concerns.
Other notable events included the Admor of Kretschneif Jerusalem's Hakafot Shniyot, the Admor of Sanz's powerful address during Hakafot Shniyot, and the Admor of Makenovk-Belz's closing-of-the-holiday meal, where the gabbai dressed as a shepherd to entertain the children.
The Admor of D'arg held Hakafot Shniyot in Bnei Brak, while the Admorim of Kaliv and Skuleni celebrated together in Jerusalem. The Admor of Bialla led Hakafot Shniyot with a small Torah scroll saved from Siberia. In Jerusalem, Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shakter, the elder of the Breslov rabbis, led Hakafot Shniyot, with Rabbi Lipa Friedman of Satmar holding the Torah scroll.
The Admor of Toldedot Aharon performed the ritual of throwing apples for good luck, and the Admor of Kopczynice led celebrations in Jerusalem. Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman, Rosh Yeshiva, visited the Admor of Gur in Jerusalem for discussions on Torah and current events.
Thousands of Vizhnitz Hassidim celebrated with their Admor, who led prayers and held festive meals. The Admor of Rachmastrivka engaged in intense prayer and services. The Admor of Toldedot Avraham Yitzchak concluded the holiday with a special meal, featuring a dance by elderly Hassidim. The Admor of Tolna led prayers on Hoshana Rabbah, and the Admor of Gur reappeared for Hoshana Rabbah and Hakafot Shniyot after a period of weakness.
Finally, the Admor of Boyan received news of a significant donation to increase stipends for Torah scholars during Hakafot Shniyot. The article also briefly mentions memories of Rabbi Israel Yitzchak Bazanson and his student Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Bender.
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