Knesset Israel Supporters Lead Spiritual Pilgrimage to Polish Tzadik Graves

Supporters of the Knesset Israel institutions embarked on a spiritual journey to visit the graves of revered tzadikim (righteous figures) in Poland. The delegation was led by the Admor (Hasidic Rebbe) Rabbi Israel Yehudoff, head of the institutions Rabbi Yaakov Kenig, and Rabbi Avigdor Walkin, son of the founder Rabbi Chaim Walkin zt"l. Participants included the institutions' leadership and supporters from across Israel.

The pilgrimage began with prayers at the holy grave of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, where Rabbi Yehudoff spoke about the power of Rabbi Elimelech's merit to bring blessings to every Jew. He emphasized that the journey was undertaken with the spiritual merits of Knesset Israel's extensive Torah work throughout Israel. The prayers were held with deep emotion, seeking salvation for the community and individuals.

During the concluding meal, Rabbi Avigdor Walkin delivered an emotional speech recalling his father's teachings, highlighting Knesset Israel's mission to spread Torah and holiness from city to city, awakening and illuminating hearts. On the second day, the group visited the grave of Rabbi Mordechai of Kozmir on his yahrzeit, where heartfelt selichot prayers were recited, led by Rabbi Chaim Broner, a senior figure in the institutions.

Following the prayers, Rabbi Yehudoff and Rabbi Kenig toured the new guesthouse building near the Kozmir grave. The pilgrimage then proceeded to the grave of the Saba Kadisha of Radoshitz, where Rabbi Shmuel Spitzer, founder and chairman of the guesthouse, participated. A mezuzah was affixed and a dedication ceremony held for the new wing of the guesthouse adjacent to the grave.

The main meal for the supporters took place in Radoshitz, where Rabbi Kenig spoke about the tzadikim's power to awaken the inner spiritual point within each Jew, connecting them to God and bringing salvation. He thanked Rabbi Yehudoff, Rabbi Walkin, the institutions' leadership, and all supporters for their partnership in Knesset Israel's activities, expressing hope for abundant blessings and salvation.

The pilgrimage concluded with Psalms at the grave of Rabbi David of Lelov and a special prayer for the well-being of Rabbi Shmuel Shmelka ben Etel of Lelov, who supports the institutions. The annual pilgrimage ended with feelings of gratitude and spiritual elevation.