Photographer Shuki Lerer Celebrates Grandson's 'Chalaka' Ceremony With 49 Rabbis
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Photographer Shuki Lerer and his family celebrated his grandson's third birthday with a "Chalaka" ceremony, the traditional first haircut. The event involved visits to 49 prominent rabbis and Rebbes, who taught the child the Hebrew alphabet before the ceremony. A large photo gallery documents the occasion.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Photographer Shuki Lerer celebrated his grandson's "Chalaka" ceremony with 49 rabbis.
- The grandson turned three years old, marking the traditional first haircut.
- The child was taught the Hebrew alphabet by the religious leaders.
- The ceremony included the traditional hair-cutting ritual.
- The event was documented with a large photo gallery.
Photographer Shuki Lerer, his son Naftali Lerer, also a photographer, and their family recently celebrated the "Chalaka" ceremony for Shuki's grandson and Naftali's son, who turned three years old. The ceremony, marking the traditional first haircut for a Jewish boy, took place during visits to the homes of 49 prominent rabbis and Rebbes across Israel.
During these visits, the child was taught the Hebrew alphabet by these religious leaders. Following the lessons, the traditional hair-cutting ceremony was performed, attended by the distinguished rabbis and Rebbes. The article includes a large photo gallery of the event.
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