Hassidic Rebbes Lead Joyous Sukkot Celebrations Across Communities
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hassidic communities globally marked the Sukkot holiday with vibrant celebrations led by their Rebbes. Events included spirited Hakafot Shniyot, communal meals, and blessings distributed by the Rebbes. Notable celebrations occurred in Bnei Brak, Brooklyn, and Jerusalem, featuring traditional ceremonies and large gatherings of followers. The holiday concluded with joyous observances of Simchat Torah and preparations for future events, such as a planned visit by the Bobov Rebbe to Israel.
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- Hassidic communities celebrated Sukkot with Rebbes leading Hakafot Shniyot and other ceremonies.
- The Grand Rabbi of Nadvorna in Bnei Brak led hundreds in spirited Hakafot Shniyot.
- The Grand Rabbi of Kruli in Brooklyn distributed blessings of apples and almonds.
- The Satmar Rebbe in Brooklyn held services and visited a benefactor's Sukkah.
- The Nadvorna community in Jerusalem expanded its center for holiday observances.
- The Bobov Rebbe is planning a visit to Israel, including the Old City of Jerusalem.
Hassidic communities worldwide celebrated the Sukkot holiday with elaborate ceremonies and gatherings led by their Rebbes. In Bnei Brak, the Grand Rabbi of Nadvorna presided over Simchat Torah, leading hundreds of followers in spirited Hakafot Shniyot (second circuits) with intense devotion. Similar celebrations took place in other Hassidic centers, including Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where the Grand Rabbi of Kruli distributed apples and almonds as blessings for prosperity and good fortune. The Grand Rabbi of Satmar in Brooklyn also held services, including a visit to a benefactor's Sukkah. In Jerusalem, the Nadvorna community expanded its center to accommodate hundreds of followers for Sukkot and Hakafot Shniyot. The Premishlan Rebbe in Bnei Brak led a lengthy blessing ceremony, while the Pinsk Karlin Rebbe's celebrations included visits to Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shachter and the Western Wall. The Satmar Rebbe's Sukkot activities in Brooklyn involved decorating the Sukkah and processions with the Four Species. In Boro Park, the Bobov Rebbe led services and meals in a large Sukkah, drawing thousands. Other celebrations included the Horonstejpol community in Beitar inaugurating a new Torah scroll, Vizhnitz in Bnei Brak holding a large Simchat Beit Hashoeva, and Erluy in Jerusalem visiting the Western Wall. The Dinov Rebbe in Beitar danced with torches, and the Skulener Rebbe led Hakafot Shniyot in Jerusalem. Breslov followers in Bnei Brak celebrated Simchat Beit Hashoeva, and the Torat Chaim Rebbe of Jerusalem led services. The Bobov Rebbe is also scheduled for a visit to Israel, including the Old City of Jerusalem.
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