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Ongoing Story· Day 5

Second Hakafot Celebrations Held Across Religious Zionist Yeshivas

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Second Hakafot Celebrated at Kiryat Melech Yeshiva

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The Kiryat Melech Yeshiva celebrated its "Second Hakafot" event, a tradition following Sukkot where participants dance with Torah scrolls. The celebration involved singing and dancing, symbolizing the continuation of Torah study. The event was photographed by Shuki Lerer and highlighted the yeshiva's religious and communal spirit.

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  • Kiryat Melech Yeshiva held its Second Hakafot celebration after Sukkot.
  • The event involves dancing and singing with Torah scrolls.
  • Students danced with binders of new Torah insights.
  • The celebration marks the end and beginning of the annual Torah reading cycle.
  • Shuki Lerer photographed the festive religious event.
Second Hakafot Celebrated at Kiryat Melech Yeshiva
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The Kiryat Melech Yeshiva held its annual "Second Hakafot" celebration, a traditional event following the Sukkot holiday. During the celebration, students and faculty engaged in dancing and singing, circling the Torah scrolls. The event, photographed by Shuki Lerer, is a significant part of the yeshiva's religious and communal life, marking the conclusion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new one.

The Second Hakafot are a joyous occasion where participants express their devotion to the Torah. The students at Kiryat Melech Yeshiva were seen dancing with binders of new Torah insights, symbolizing their commitment to continuous study and spiritual growth. The atmosphere was described as one of festivity and religious fervor, bringing together the yeshiva community in a shared celebration.

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