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Hasidic Leader Leads Pilgrimage to Holy Sites in Tiberias and Meron
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By משה ויסברג
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 7 hours ago
What happened
The Grand Rabbi of Ashlag, Bnei Hichla, led a Hasidic pilgrimage to the tombs of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness in Tiberias and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. The group engaged in prayer, Psalms, sermons, and spiritual singing, culminating in a special gathering within Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's cave.
- 01Hasidic leader Rabbi Ashlag Bnei Hichla led a pilgrimage to Tiberias and Meron.
- 02The journey included prayers and spiritual gatherings at holy sites.
- 03The Rabbi delivered sermons on spiritual preparation and sensitivity.
- 04A special tish was held inside Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's cave.
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