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Dirshu's 31st Global Convention Concludes in Vilnius

Dirshu's 31st global convention and a ceremony concluding the tractate Yoma took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, last weekend. The event followed spiritual journeys in Belarus and Lithuania, including visits to prominent rabbis' gravesites.

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  1. 01Dirshu's 31st global convention and a ceremony concluding the tractate Yoma were held in Vilnius, Lithuania.
  2. 02The event followed spiritual journeys in Belarus and Lithuania, including visits to prominent rabbis' gravesites.
  3. 03Rabbi Nissim Kaplan spoke about Dirshu's impact, and Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkl highlighted its role in inspiring Torah study.
  4. 04Dirshu President Rabbi David Hofstedter addressed spiritual challenges and the importance of strengthening oneself.
  5. 05The convention concluded with joyous dancing and singing, with leaders celebrating Torah.
  6. 06The delegation visited Rabbi Baruch Dov Leibowitz's grave before returning to Israel.

The convention featured addresses from leading rabbis and concluded with joyous celebrations of Torah, with the delegation returning to Israel on Friday.

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