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Kikar HaShabbatCulture

Seret-Vizhnitz Rebbe Attends Grandson's Upsherin Ceremony in Meron

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Hebrew · Sole source

The Rebbe of Seret-Vizhnitz visited Meron on Wednesday for a "chalaka" ceremony for his grandson and great-grandson. He led prayers, held a "shulchan l'chaim" where he performed the first haircut, and later held another gathering dressed in Shabbat clothes.

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  • The Rebbe of Seret-Vizhnitz visited Meron for a grandson's "chalaka" ceremony.
  • The ceremony involved a traditional first haircut for three-year-old boys.
  • The Rebbe led prayers and a "shulchan l'chaim" gathering.
  • He performed the symbolic haircutting for his descendants.
  • The Rebbe was dressed in Shabbat attire for a later gathering.

The Rebbe of Seret-Vizhnitz visited the holy site of Meron on Wednesday evening for the "chalaka" celebration of his grandson and great-grandson. The "chalaka" is a traditional first haircut ceremony for three-year-old boys.

Before the main event, the Rebbe led the evening prayers. He then hosted a "shulchan l'chaim" (a table of life) gathering, where he performed the symbolic haircutting of the children's heads in front of his followers. Following this, he conducted his holy table gathering, dressed in Shabbat attire.

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