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Zvahel Hasidic Rebbe Welcomes 13th Son, Celebrates with Upcoming Ceremony in Jerusalem

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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The Zvahel Hasidic community is rejoicing following the birth of a son to their Rebbe, marking the 13th child in his family. This significant event was announced recently, bringing great joy to the followers of this Hasidic dynasty. The upcoming "Shalom Zecher" celebration will take place on the upcoming Sabbath night at the main study hall in Jerusalem, coinciding with the anniversary of the passing of the Rebbe's father, who died four years ago in 2022.

The event is expected to be a spiritually uplifting occasion, blending the joy of the newborn's brit milah with the remembrance of the late Rebbe. The previous brit milah ceremony saw the honor of sandek given to the Gur Rebbe, a prominent figure in the Hasidic world. Community members are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of who will be honored with this role at the forthcoming ceremony.

This birth and celebration reinforce the continuity and vitality of the Zvahel dynasty, cherished by its followers. The community is preparing for a week of heightened anticipation and spiritual engagement as they honor both new life and cherished memory.

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