Renowned Rabbi Aharon Toyssig Leads Special Tisha B'Av Prayer for Donors' Salvation and Mercy
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago
What happened
Rabbi Aharon Toyssig will lead a special prayer on Tisha B'Av for donors of Kupat Ha'Ir, invoking a spiritual tradition to seek salvation and mercy. The prayer, held while sitting on the floor and shedding tears, follows a practice from Rabbi Pinchas of Koretz and aims to bring blessings for various personal and communal needs. Donors can submit names to be included before midday on Tisha B'Av.
- 01Rabbi Aharon Toyssig will pray on Tisha B'Av for Kupat Ha'Ir donors, seeking salvation and mercy.
- 02The prayer follows a tradition from Rabbi Pinchas of Koretz emphasizing sitting on the floor on Tisha B'Av.
- 03Toyssig will shed tears and pray for personal and communal needs like health and livelihood.
- 04A signed 'Document of Salvation and Mercy' will be issued after the prayer.
- 05Donors must submit names before midday on Tisha B'Av to be included in the prayer.
- 06The initiative combines charity and prayer at a spiritually auspicious time for blessings.
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