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Bethar Hosts Spiritual Shabbat Event with Rabbi Elimelech Biderman
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Bethar hosted an uplifting Shabbat with Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, beginning with a Friday pre-Shabbat gathering and continuing through Motzaei Shabbat. The main events were held at the central Metmideim synagogue in Givat B, organized by Be’er HaEmunah activists and initiated by Mayor Meir Rubinstein.
- 01Hundreds gathered in Bethar for a Shabbat event with Rabbi Elimelech Biderman.
- 02The program began Friday afternoon with music and preparatory singing.
- 03Main prayers and tish gatherings were held at Metmideim in Givat B.
- 04Seudah Shelishit continued after Shabbat with R. Ashi Frush and a band.
- 05The event was organized by Be’er HaEmunah activists at Mayor Meir Rubinstein's initiative.
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