Stotshin Rebbe to Lead Jerusalem Shabbat Amidst High Anticipation
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The Grand Rabbi of Stotshin will lead a special Shabbat in Jerusalem, a rare occurrence for the Rebbe, who rarely holds services outside the US. The visit, prompted by repeated requests from his Hasidim in Israel, is to commemorate the 45th yahrzeit of his great-grandfather, Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz of Stotshin. Following the Shabbat, the Rebbe will embark on a prayer pilgrimage to Tiberias and Meron before returning to New York on Monday.
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- The Grand Rabbi of Stotshin will hold a rare Shabbat in Jerusalem at the request of his followers.
- The visit commemorates the 45th yahrzeit of his great-grandfather, Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz of Stotshin.
- The Rebbe rarely conducts Shabbat services outside his residence in the United States.
- The Shabbat will take place in Jerusalem's "Beit Malka" hall.
- Following Shabbat, the Rebbe will visit Tiberias and Meron.
- The Rebbe returns to New York on Monday and observes the yahrzeit on Tuesday, November 1st.
The Grand Rabbi of Stotshin is set to conduct a spiritually uplifting Shabbat in Jerusalem, a rare event for the Rebbe who seldom holds Shabbat services outside his residence in the United States. This special visit, anticipated with great excitement by Stotshin Hasidim and holy communities in Jerusalem, is in honor of the 45th yahrzeit of his great-grandfather, Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz of Stotshin, the author of "Minchat Yehuda," which falls on Tuesday, November 1st. Hasidim in Israel had repeatedly urged the Rebbe to extend his stay in the Holy Land and lead a Shabbat in Jerusalem, allowing the community to participate in prayers and festive meals in his presence. The Rebbe ultimately agreed to their persistent requests, and the Shabbat in Jerusalem will take place on the weekly portion of Noah. This decision has generated considerable enthusiasm among the Hasidim in Israel, who see it as a unique opportunity to be close to the Rebbe during a full Shabbat and witness his spiritual devotion, continuing the tradition of his ancestors. The Rebbe and a large group of Hasidim are expected to arrive from New York today, joined by others from Europe and elsewhere who are traveling specifically for the visit and the Shabbat. The highlight will be the Shabbat of unity in Jerusalem, with prayers and meals held at the "Beit Malka" hall, drawing Hasidim from across Israel and local residents. Following the Shabbat, on Sunday, the Rebbe will lead a prayer pilgrimage to Tiberias to visit the grave of his great-grandfather, Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz, in the ancient cemetery. This visit precedes the yahrzeit on Tuesday. The itinerary also includes visits to holy sites in the Galilee, such as Meron, where the Rebbe will pray at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. The Rebbe is scheduled to conclude his visit and return to his New York residence on Monday. On Tuesday, November 1st, he will observe the yahrzeit of his great-grandfather with a ceremony at his synagogue in Borough Park, Brooklyn, as he does annually.
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