Ceiling Collapses in Old Skver Hasidic Synagogue in US Without Injuries

A major accident was narrowly avoided last weekend in the Skver Hasidic neighborhood in the United States when the ceiling of the women's section in the old synagogue building suddenly collapsed above one of the prayer rooms. The collapse occurred on the southern side of the women's gallery, with a large portion of the ceiling falling onto the prayer benches below. Miraculously, no one was present in the area at the time, and no injuries were reported.

The old synagogue building is located adjacent to the newly completed large main synagogue of the Skver community, which has recently been finished and now hosts most of the community's religious events. The older structure is currently used mainly for special occasions and smaller prayer groups. Emergency responders arrived promptly, conducted thorough searches, and confirmed that no one was harmed.

Following the incident, community leaders are awaiting the arrival of engineers and professionals to assess the damage and evaluate the structural stability of the remaining parts of the women's section and the old building. Shortly after the collapse, Rabbi Chaim Meir Twersky, the youngest son of the Skver Rebbe, visited the site accompanied by community officials. He inspected the heavy property damage and expressed gratitude to God for the great miracle that prevented a serious disaster.

The event has deeply affected the community, highlighting both the vulnerability of the historic structure and the relief at the absence of casualties.