Hasidic Courts Celebrate Sukkot with Joyous Gatherings
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hasidic communities across Israel celebrated the Sukkot holiday with large gatherings, prayers, and festive events, including Simchat Beit Hashoeva and Hakafot Shniyot. The Vizhnitz, Erloy, Dinov, Skulen, and Breslov courts were among those holding significant observances. Several Rebbes led their followers in prayer and celebration, with some events drawing thousands of participants. The celebrations marked the culmination of the High Holidays and the festival period.
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- Hasidic communities celebrated Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with thousands attending festive gatherings.
- The Vizhnitz Hasidic court held a large Simchat Beit Hashoeva with their Rebbe leading prayers and celebrations.
- Various Rebbes, including those from Erloy, Dinov, Skulen, and Breslov, led holiday observances and ceremonies.
- The Skulener Rebbe led Hakafot Shniyot in Jerusalem, while the Dinov Rebbe danced with torches.
- The Babov Rebbe is scheduled for an upcoming visit to Jerusalem's Old City.
- Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman visited the Gur Rebbe for discussions on Torah and current events.
Hasidic communities across Israel marked the Sukkot holiday, including the subsequent days of Hoshana Rabbah and Simchat Torah, with elaborate celebrations. The Vizhnitz Hasidic court held a grand celebration, drawing thousands of attendees for the "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" (Rejoicing of the Water Drawing) ceremony, alongside solemn observances for Hoshana Rabbah and joyous dancing and singing on Simchat Torah. The Vizhnitz Rebbe led prayers and held festive meals throughout the holiday.
Other Hasidic groups also marked the holiday with significant events. The Erloy Hasidic court documented their Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah observances, including the Rebbe's visit to the Western Wall for the "Anaf" ceremony. The Dinov Hasidic court celebrated Simchat Beit Hashoeva with their Rebbe, who danced with torches and distributed them to prominent members, including the mayor. The Skulener Rebbe led the Hakafot Shniyot (second circuits) with great enthusiasm in Jerusalem, while the Breslov community in Bnei Brak held their Simchat Beit Hashoeva, remembering the Temple festivities.
The Vizhnitz Rebbe of Bnei Brak also held a large Simchat Beit Hashoeva, with his sons present. The Babov Rebbe is expected to visit the Old City of Jerusalem for Shabbat. The Kretschneif Rebbe of Jerusalem led services and celebrations throughout the holiday, culminating in Hakafot Shniyot. The Sanz Rebbe's holiday observances included prayer services and a powerful address during Hakafot Shniyot.
Further celebrations included the Mohnovk-Belz Rebbe's concluding feast, where a cantor disguised himself as a shepherd. The Darg Rebbe led hours of Hakafot Shniyot in Bnei Brak. The Kaliv and Skulen Rebbes celebrated together in Jerusalem. The Bialler Rebbe danced with a small Torah scroll saved from Siberia during Hakafot Shniyot. Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shkhter led Hakafot Shniyot, with Rabbi Lipa Friedman holding the Torah scroll. The Tolded Aharon Rebbe performed the ritual of throwing apples for good fortune. The Kopychintz Rebbe also held Hakafot Shniyot. Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman visited the Gur Rebbe for discussions on Torah and current events.
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