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Babov Rebbe Commemorates 26th Yahrzeit of His Father with Thousands of Followers
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 23 hours ago
What happened
The Babov Rebbe led thousands in commemorating the 26th anniversary of his father's passing with prayers and visits to holy sites in New Jersey and Brooklyn. The event was part of broader Hasidic activities including ceremonies, spiritual gatherings, and protests across various communities.
- 01Thousands of Babov Hasidim marked the 26th yahrzeit of their previous Rebbe with prayers and blessings.
- 02The current Babov Rebbe visited the holy gravesite in New Jersey and led a festive meal in Brooklyn.
- 03Other Hasidic leaders held significant ceremonies and visits in Israel, Hungary, and Ukraine.
- 04The Sanz Rebbe led a protest against the imprisonment of Torah scholars near a military prison.
- 05The Gur Hasidim planned a prayer rally in response to a yeshiva student's detention.
- 06The Skulen Rebbe delivered a special lesson in the West Bank settlement of Emmanuel.
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