Thousands of Etkanshu Members to Gather in Meron for Historic Prayer and Zohar Completion Event
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Thousands of Etkanshu Zohar students will gather in Meron on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Elul for a historic prayer event led by top rabbis. The gathering aims to seek divine mercy amid rising threats to the Torah world, including military conscription decrees. The event features communal prayers, Zohar completion ceremonies, and a grand bonfire lighting, with live broadcast for those unable to attend.
- 01Thousands of Etkanshu Zohar learners will gather in Meron for a major prayer event on Rosh Chodesh Elul eve.
- 02Leading rabbis issued a rare call to pray against harsh decrees threatening the Torah world.
- 03The event includes communal prayers, Psalms, Selichot, and a Zohar completion ceremony.
- 04A grand bonfire lighting will conclude the event, symbolizing spiritual unity and awakening.
- 05Organized subsidized buses will bring participants from across Israel, with refreshments provided.
- 06The event will be broadcast live for those unable to attend, with a special petition list placed at Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb.
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