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Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Leads Rare 'First Shearing' Ceremony with Pinsk-Karlin Rebbe in Jerusalem
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch held a rare 'First Shearing' ceremony in Jerusalem, featuring specially bred sheep and attended by kollel members. The Pinsk-Karlin Rebbe received the wool, danced with Rabbi Sternbuch, and bestowed priestly blessings upon him.
- 01Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch conducted a rare 'First Shearing' mitzvah with specially bred sheep in Jerusalem.
- 02The event included kollel members from the Geula branch completing a year-and-a-half study cycle.
- 03Rabbi Sternbuch gave a detailed lecture on sukkah partition laws before the ceremony.
- 04The Pinsk-Karlin Rebbe received the wool and danced with Rabbi Sternbuch and his son.
- 05The Rebbe recited priestly blessings wishing Rabbi Sternbuch long life and leadership.
- 06Rabbi Sternbuch responded with blessings for the Rebbe’s success and Torah dedication of his descendants.
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