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Hasidic Communities Mark Tisha B'Av with Mourning and Prayer Across Israel and Abroad
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
Hasidic leaders and communities across Israel, the US, and Europe marked Tisha B'Av with prayers, mourning, and rituals reflecting on the Temple's destruction and hope for redemption. Events ranged from traditional kinot recitations and pilgrimages to unique customs like donning Shabbat clothes after the fast and communal Kiddush Levana ceremonies.
- 01Hasidic leaders led Tisha B'Av prayers and mourning in Israel, the US, and Europe.
- 02The Mielon Rebbe in Bnei Brak wore Shabbat clothes after the fast and led a Kiddush Levana.
- 03The Odvori Gaavad and Makova Gaavad held ceremonies in the US and Israel respectively.
- 04The Kretshnif Sighet Rebbe conducted a pilgrimage to European gravesites of righteous figures.
- 05The Tora Chacham Rebbe wore a kalpik during Eicha reading, a rare custom on Tisha B'Av.
- 06Communities combined mourning with spiritual renewal, including a bris and communal Shabbat in Jerusalem and Safed.
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