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Satmar Rebbe Leads Tisha B'Av Observance in New York Resort Town Amid Widespread Hasidic Events
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 13 hours ago
What happened
The Satmar Rebbe led Tisha B'Av prayers and ceremonies in New Paltz, New York, with thousands of Hasidim participating. He also visited Jewish inmates in a New York prison. Concurrently, numerous Hasidic leaders across the US, Canada, and Israel held significant religious events marking the period of mourning and spiritual renewal.
- 01Satmar Rebbe led Tisha B'Av prayers and Kiddush Levana in New Paltz with thousands attending.
- 02He visited Shawangunk prison to encourage Jewish inmates and meet with officials.
- 03Bobov 45 Rebbe held Siyum HaShas for 144 students in the Catskills.
- 04Meknovka Belz children completed the Five Books of Moses with public exams in Bnei Brak.
- 05Skulen, Breslov, Spinka, and other Hasidic leaders held key ceremonies across the US, Canada, and Israel.
- 06Jerusalem’s Hasidic courts observed Tisha B'Av with prayers, and Biala Hasidim planned a special Shabbat at the Western Wall.
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