Rebbe Dances With Disabled Child Amidst Hakafot Sheniyot Celebration
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
During a Hakafot Sheniyot celebration in Bnei Brak, a Rebbe paused his dancing to engage in an enthusiastic dance with a disabled child, delighting his followers. The Rebbe then continued the celebration with fire torches and singing. The article also briefly touches upon similar holiday celebrations from various other Hasidic courts across Israel and the United States.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A Rebbe danced with a disabled child during a Hakafot Sheniyot ceremony in Bnei Brak.
- The Rebbe continued the celebration by dancing with fire torches and leading singing.
- The event took place among his followers during the Hakafot Sheniyot.
- The article mentions various other Hasidic holiday celebrations in Israel and the US.
During the Hakafot Sheniyot (second circuits) ceremony in Bnei Brak, a deeply moving moment occurred when a Rebbe noticed a special child among his followers. The Rebbe paused his own dancing, approached the child, and began an enthusiastic dance with him, to the cheers of the assembled Hasidim. Following this, the Rebbe continued to dance with burning torches and led the singing with great fervor.
The article also briefly mentions other Hasidic celebrations during the Sukkot holiday, including events in Jerusalem with the Rebbe of Zwohil, and celebrations in Williamsburg with the Rebbes of Kruli and Tolded Zvi Despinka. Other Hasidic courts mentioned include Satmar, Nadvorna Jerusalem, Premishlan, Pinsk Karlin, Satmar in Boro Park, Horonsteipol in Beitar, Vizhnitz, Erloy, Dinov in Beitar, Skulen in Jerusalem, and Breslov in Bnei Brak. The article notes that the Rebbe of Sanz Zwohil in Union City, USA, distributed rolls for livelihood and threw apples for good fortune. The Rebbe of Kruli in Williamsburg distributed apples and almonds for blessings.
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