Photographer Shuki Lerer Captures 16 Bnei Brak Hasidic Rebbes Mourning on Tisha B'Av

Photographer Shuki Lerer documented a poignant scene in Bnei Brak on Tisha B'Av, capturing 16 Hasidic rebbes sitting on the ground and mourning the destruction. The images show the rebbes deeply engaged in lamentation, reflecting the solemnity of the day, which commemorates the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem. This visual collection offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the spiritual observance within one of Israel's most prominent ultra-Orthodox communities. The gallery was published on July 23, 2026, corresponding to the ninth of Av in the Hebrew calendar year 5786. The photos were shared by the news outlet "Bachadrei Charedim," which also invited readers to join their WhatsApp group for further updates.