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Lyalov Rebbe Leads Mourning Prayers in Safed Amid Tisha B'Av Observances
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 23 hours ago
What happened
The Lyalov Rebbe led kinnot prayers in Safed on Tisha B'Av, joined by many locals and visitors. Across Israel and abroad, Hasidic leaders held mourning events, including the Alexander Rebbe in Switzerland and the Dinov Rebbe in Beitar Illit. The period featured spiritual gatherings, commemorations, and communal solidarity marking the Temple's destruction.
- 01The Lyalov Rebbe led Tisha B'Av lamentations in Safed with large local and visitor attendance.
- 02Hasidic leaders worldwide held kinnot prayers, including in Switzerland, Beitar Illit, and Mount Yonah.
- 03Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern wore the kalpik for the first time during Lamentations reading.
- 04Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Erlanger led thousands in kinnot and inspiration in Monroe, USA.
- 05Commemorations included yahrzeit visits, new religious publications, and joyous family events.
- 06The observances emphasized mourning, spiritual awakening, and hope for redemption.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Lyalov Rebbe Leads Mourning Prayers in Safed Amid Tisha B'Av Observances
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Hasidic Leaders Mourn Temple Destruction Together on Tisha B'Av at Har Yona
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