Hassidic Courts Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah Across Israel and Brooklyn
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hassidic communities in Israel and Brooklyn celebrated the Sukkot holiday, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with religious services and festive gatherings led by their respective Rebbes. Notable events included renovations funded by benefactors for the Satmar Rebbe's home in Williamsburg and a planned visit by the Bobov Rebbe to Jerusalem's Old City. The celebrations featured prayers, meals, Torah readings, and traditional Hakafot processions, culminating in joyous Simchat Torah festivities.
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- Hassidic communities in Israel and Brooklyn celebrated Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with their Rebbes.
- The Satmar Rebbe's home in Williamsburg is undergoing renovations funded by benefactors Yitzchak Zev and Raphael Rabinowitz.
- The Bobov Rebbe is planning a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem.
- Various Hassidic courts held prayer services, festive meals, and Hakafot processions.
- The celebrations involved thousands of followers and marked the conclusion of the High Holidays.
Hassidic communities across Israel and in Brooklyn, New York, marked the Sukkot holiday, Hoshana Rabbah, and the conclusion of Simchat Torah with elaborate celebrations. The Rebbes of various Hassidic dynasties, including Toldos Tzvi Despinka, Satmar, Nadvorna Jerusalem, Premishlan, Pinsk Karlin, Bobov, Vizhnitz, Erloy, Dinov, Skuleni, Breslov, Toras Chacham, Mebakshi Hashem, Kretschneif Jerusalem, Sanz, and D'Arg, led their followers in prayers, festive meals, and Hakafot (circuit processions with the Torah scrolls).
In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the Tolded Tzvi Despinka community celebrated Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah under the guidance of their Rebbe, who delivered teachings during various ceremonies. The Satmar Hassidic court in Williamsburg also held extensive celebrations, including prayers and festive meals. During Chol Hamoed, the Satmar Rebbe visited the sukkah of benefactor Yitzchak Zev Rabinowitz and his son Raphael Rabinowitz to thank them for funding a significant renovation of the Rebbe's home, which will include affordable wedding halls named "Sarah Leah Halls."
In Israel, the Nadvorna Jerusalem Hassidic court celebrated in their expanded center, with the Rebbe inspiring his followers. Premishlan Hassidim in Bnei Brak experienced a peak moment when their Rebbe sang "Veharikoti Lach Bracha" for an extended period after the Havdalah ceremony. Pinsk Karlin Hassidim marked the holidays with visits to Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shachter, prayers at the Western Wall, and celebrations concluding with Simchat Torah.
Other celebrations included the Bobov Hassidic court in Boro Park, which saw thousands flock to their large sukkah. The Horonsteipol community and Beitar residents celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll. Vizhnitz Hassidim gathered for Simchat Beit Hashoeva and other holiday events. Erloy Hassidim held prayers at the Western Wall, and Dinov Hassidim in Beitar danced with torches, with the Rebbe even dancing with composer Chaim Shimshon Feig.
Breslov community members in Bnei Brak celebrated Simchat Beit Hashoeva, remembering the joy of the Temple. The article also notes the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, known as the "defender of Israel." The Toras Chacham Rebbe, Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern, led celebrations attended by prominent rabbis, including Tzvi Meir Zilberberg. The Mebakshi Hashem Rebbe hosted a festive meal, and the Bobov Rebbe is expected to visit Israel and stay in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Finally, the Kretschneif Jerusalem Rebbe led services and Hakafot Sheiniot. The Sanz Rebbe delivered a powerful address during Hakafot Sheiniot. The Machnovka Belz Rebbe concluded the holiday with a special meal where the gabbai, Israel Miller, dressed as a shepherd. The D'Arg Rebbe also led hours of prayer and song during Hakafot Sheiniot.
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