Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Meisels Leads Holiday Closing Ceremonies and Second Hakafot
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Meisels led the holiday closing ceremonies and the "Second Hakafot" on October 12, 2026. The event marks the conclusion of holiday celebrations with traditional dancing with Torah scrolls. The "Second Hakafot" are a continuation of the joyous traditions following the last day of Sukkot.
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- Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Meisels led holiday closing ceremonies and "Second Hakafot" on October 12, 2026.
- The "Second Hakafot" are a continuation of traditional holiday celebrations.
- The event involves joyous dancing with Torah scrolls.
- It marks the conclusion of the holiday festivities.
Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Meisels led the closing ceremonies for the holiday and the "Second Hakafot" (Hakafot Sheniyot) on Monday, October 12, 2026. The event, which marks the conclusion of the holiday festivities and a continuation of the joyous dancing with the Torah scrolls, was held in accordance with tradition.
The "Second Hakafot" are typically held on the night following the last day of Sukkot, often on Simchat Torah itself or the following evening, especially in communities that observe an additional day of the holiday outside of Israel. This year's event, led by Rabbi Meisels, signifies the continuation of these celebratory traditions.
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