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Thousands of Chabad followers gather in Jerusalem ahead of Gimmel Tammuz
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 11, 2026
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Thousands of Chabad followers, emissaries and supporters gathered in Jerusalem for "Vehiraketi," a major Gimmel Tammuz preparation event organized by Chabad Youth. The program featured exhibitions, a Western Wall tribute, a large niggunim concert and speeches by senior rabbis and public officials. Many participants later continued to the Western Wall for prayer and song.
- 01Thousands attended a Chabad gathering in Jerusalem ahead of Gimmel Tammuz.
- 02The event featured exhibitions on the Rebbe and his connection to the Western Wall.
- 03A two and a half hour niggunim concert included more than 100 performers.
- 04Officials and rabbis praised Chabad’s emissaries and urged renewed action.
- 05Participants ended the evening with prayer at the Western Wall plaza.
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