Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across US and Israel
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hasidic Rebbes led holiday celebrations across the United States and Israel, including prayers, festive meals, and traditional ceremonies like Hakafot Shniyot. Notable events included the Sanz-Zwohil Rebbe distributing rolls for livelihood in Union City, the Bobov Rebbe leading celebrations in Boro Park, and the Nadvorna Jerusalem Rebbe hosting events in his expanded center. The celebrations marked Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with widespread participation from followers.
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- Hasidic Rebbes led Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations in the US and Israel.
- The Sanz-Zwohil Rebbe distributed rolls for livelihood and apples for good fortune.
- Numerous Hasidic courts, including Sanz-Zwohil, Satmar, and Bobov, held public celebrations.
- Events included prayers, festive meals, and traditional ceremonies like Hakafot Shniyot.
- The Bobov Rebbe is planning a visit to Israel, including a stay in Jerusalem's Old City.
Hasidic leaders across the United States and Israel presided over joyous celebrations during the Sukkot and Simchat Torah holidays. In Union City, New Jersey, the Rebbe of Sanz-Zwohil engaged his followers in prayer and festive meals, distributing rolls as a segulah for livelihood and throwing apples for good fortune on the holiday's conclusion. In Brooklyn, the Rebbe of Kruly distributed apples and almonds for blessings after a Simchat Torah feast, while the Rebbe of Toldos Tzvi Despinka led prayers and festive meals in Williamsburg. The Satmar Rebbe in Brooklyn visited a benefactor's sukkah, celebrating Sukkot with prayers, meals, and Hakafot Shniyot. The Nadvorna Jerusalem Rebbe celebrated in his expanded center in Jerusalem, while the Premishlan Rebbe in Bnei Brak led a lengthy prayer for blessings after the holiday. The Pinsk Karlin Rebbe marked Sukkot and Hoshana Rabbah with visits and celebrations, including at the Western Wall. The Bobov Rebbe in Boro Park led prayers and meals in his large sukkah, drawing thousands. In Beitar, Horonisteipol Hasidim celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll. The Vizhnitz Rebbe in Israel led celebrations including a large Sukkot gathering and Simchat Torah dancing. The Erloy Rebbe celebrated Sukkot and Hoshana Rabbah, including a visit to the Western Wall. The Dinov Rebbe in Beitar danced with torches and the composer of well-known melodies. The Skulener Rebbe in Jerusalem led Hakafot Shniyot with enthusiasm. Breslov followers in Bnei Brak celebrated Simchat Beit Hashoeva with prayers and dancing. The Toras Chaim Rebbe in Jerusalem led celebrations, and the Mebakshi Hashem Rebbe in Bnei Brak held a festive meal. The Bobov Rebbe is also scheduled for a visit to Israel, including staying in the Old City of Jerusalem. The Kretschneif Jerusalem Rebbe celebrated Sukkot and Hoshana Rabbah with prayers and festive meals. The Sanz Rebbe delivered a powerful message during Hakafot Shniyot.
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