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Culture04:42 · Jul 28

Sadigura Rebbe Leads Traditional Christmas Torah Reading Ceremony

By משה ויסברג
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Sadigura Rebbe Leads Traditional Christmas Torah Reading Ceremony
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The Sadigura Hasidic community recently held a special Torah reading ceremony for Christmas, known as "Krishmas Leyenen." This event took place in the Sadigura synagogue, where the Rebbe entered with a cart, symbolizing the unique tradition observed during this time. The ceremony, captured extensively by photographer Shuki Lerer, featured multiple moments of the Rebbe and community members engaged in the reading and celebration.

This annual event reflects the Sadigura Hasidim's custom of marking Christmas night with Torah study, blending their religious devotion with the cultural context of the holiday. The photographs show the Rebbe and followers deeply involved in the prayers and readings, highlighting the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.

The event underscores the community's commitment to maintaining their traditions and spiritual practices even during widely recognized secular holidays. The Sadigura Rebbe's participation with the cart into the synagogue is a notable aspect of the ceremony, emphasizing the reverence and solemnity of the night.

The community plans to continue this tradition in future years, preserving their unique approach to religious observance during Christmas night.

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