Israeli Rabbis Lead Joyous Sukkot Celebrations Across Communities
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hasidic communities across Israel marked the Sukkot holiday with widespread celebrations, including the dedication of new Torah scrolls and lively Simchat Beit HaShoeva events. The festivities featured dancing, communal meals, and the participation of various Rebbes leading their followers in prayer and song. Notable events included the dedication of a Torah scroll in Beitar, celebrations led by the Rebbes of Dinov, Skulen, Breslov, and others in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak. The celebrations underscored a spirit of religious devotion and community joy throughout the holiday period.
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- Hasidic communities across Israel celebrated Sukkot with extensive festivities including Simchat Beit HaShoeva and Hakafot Shniyot.
- A new Torah scroll was dedicated in Beitar by the Horonistaypol Hasidic community.
- Various Rebbes, including those from Dinov, Skulen, and Breslov, led celebrations in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak.
- Mayor Meir Rubenstein participated in a Simchat Beit HaShoeva event led by the Dinov Rebbe.
- Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman visited the Admor of Gur for discussions on Torah and current events.
Throughout the Sukkot holiday, various Hasidic communities across Israel celebrated with elaborate festivities, including Simchat Beit HaShoeva (rejoicing of the drawing of water), Hakafot Shniyot (second circuits with Torah scrolls), and the dedication of new Torah scrolls. In Beitar, the Horonistaypol Hasidic community, along with local residents, celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll for their grand study hall, culminating in a festive meal.
The Rebbe of Dinov led a Simchat Beit HaShoeva celebration in Beitar, where he danced with torches and presented them to community leaders, including Mayor Meir Rubenstein. He also danced with composer Rabbi Chaim Shimshon Feig. The Skulener Rebbe officiated Hakafot Shniyot in Jerusalem, accompanied by enthusiastic singing and dancing. In Bnei Brak, the Breslov community celebrated Simchat Beit HaShoeva with a festive meal and dancing, remembering the joy of the Temple.
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern, the Admor of Torat Chaim, held celebrations in Jerusalem, drawing many residents and rabbis, including Rabbi Tzvi Meir Zilberberg. The Admor of Mebaksei Hashem led a lively celebration in Bnei Brak, distributing cake and grape juice. The Rebbe of Bobov is expected to visit Israel and stay in Jerusalem's Old City.
Other celebrations included those led by the Admor of Kretschneif Jerusalem, the Admor of Sanz, the Admor of Munkacs-Belz, the Admor of D'arg, the Admor of Kaliv, the Admor of Bialla, and the Admor of Kopychyntsi. The Admor of Tchebin held Hakafot Shniyot, and the Admor of Rachmastrivka led services. Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shachter, the elder of the Breslov rabbis, led Hakafot Shniyot, with Lipa Friedman of Satmar holding a Torah scroll. The Admor of Toldos Aaron performed the ritual of throwing apples for good fortune.
In a notable inter-rabbinic meeting, Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman, head of the Ponevezh Yeshiva, visited the Admor of Gur in Jerusalem for discussions on Torah and current events. The Admor of Vizhnitz led extensive Sukkot celebrations for his followers, and the Admor of Rachmastrivka conducted services late into the night.
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