Pekudei: What Is the Yetzer Harah Better At, Interfering With Learning Torah or Supporting Torah?

 

Rabbi Weissman

EndTheMadness Chapter 3: The Elimination of Natural Meetings

Plus interesting war-related items from the State of Amalek

On February 26, 2003, about four months after the EndTheMadness website went live, we had our first event, a symposium at Yeshiva University, where I was a rabbinical student. An audio recording of the event is embedded above. It is packed with common sense and true Torah guidance, the likes of which you won’t easily find these days. It should be required listening.

In 2007 I wrote a five-year retrospective, in which I described this event as follows:

One of the key moments in the development of EndTheMadness into a real movement was our first event, a symposium at Yeshiva University in February, 2003. At that time ETM still consisted only of me, our webmaster, and a bare-bones web site. All we had to look forward to was the occasional signer of the covenant from some random part of the world and e-mails supporting us or blasting us. It was fun, and we clearly had gotten some people’s attention, but it didn’t seem like very much was happening.

I realized that we needed to counter the ridiculous messages that dominated the educational landscape with an event that would send the right kind of messages. I had been fortunate to come across rabbis who said things that needed to be heard, but for some reason they weren’t attracting enough of an audience. They needed a forum dedicated for just this purpose.

I had never organized an event in my life, had no parallel experience, no partners, no one to guide me, and no real idea what I was doing. Consequently, those out there who say things like “I’d love to help, but I’m not someone who runs events” should understand why I consider it an excuse, and not a great one at that. But more on that and related matters in Part 3.

At that time I was attending classes in YU with Rabbi Moshe Tendler and Rabbi Allen Schwartz, and was impressed with not only their Torah knowledge, but their sensibility, ability to relate to communal issues, and their willingness to say what they believed without apologies. (Of course, it would be disrespectful to even give the impression that Rabbis Tendler and Schwartz need my approval; I am merely taking you through my thought process at the time.)

They both accepted my invitation to participate in a symposium on dating and shidduchim, as did Sandra Gross, an informal matchmaker and mother of a friend and fellow semicha student. The student council secured a location at YU for the event and a supportive administrator arranged to have the speeches professionally recorded. I insisted that the event be open to the entire community, not merely YU and Stern students, and the powers-that-be agreed despite the fact that this was unusual for an on-campus event organized by students.

The event was called for 8:00 PM, and at 8:00 PM I was the only person in the room. Do you think I was a little concerned? Yeah, maybe just a little. Then David Ebin walked in. David is the President of the Stony Brook Hebrew Congregation, and I used to frequently stay at his home to layn there on Shabbos. It was a pleasant surprise to see him, and I hoped he didn’t drive all that way for nothing.

Fortunately, by 8:10 a nice crowd had begun filing in, and before long we had a standing-room-only crowd that was estimated at over 300 people. It remains to this day by far the largest event ETM has ever run. There were quite a few people from nearby communities who attended, and I’m happy to say that although there were two large blocks of chairs with a row in the middle, men and women occupied both sides of the room together. No one misbehaved, either.

The presentations were powerful, more than I even dared to hope for. The audience was actively engaged, there were far more questions and comments than time to address them all, and quite a few people lingered long after the event was over. The recording of this event is available on the ETM web site, and I urge everyone who has not listened to it to clear an hour and a half and share in the experience.

The New York Jewish Week ran a page-3 article about the event and the Jerusalem Report ran a feature article shortly thereafter. The Yeshiva University Commentator ran multiple articles on ETM, and “End the madness!” became a common refrain for people experiencing difficulties finding a compatible chavrusa.

One of those late-night Jewish talk shows that no one listens to ran an hour-long show to discuss “the madness of the shidduch world”. The host bent over backwards to not mention EndTheMadness or me by name, even though he made reference to a “recent symposium” and even had Rabbi Schwartz on as a guest. (To his credit, and probably to the host’s dismay, Rabbi Schwartz gave proper credit to ETM on the air for organizing the symposium.)

On the one hand, it was flattering that others wanted a piece of the momentum that ETM had galvanized. On the other hand, it was the beginning of a disturbing trend of other groups and organizations wanting to go it alone and reinvent the wheel so they can take all the credit for themselves, rather than give credit to ETM for paving the way and working with us or openly borrowing our ideas. But more on that as well in Part 3.

With this one event ETM placed the so-called shidduch crisis squarely on the front burner and brought many of the related issues out into the open. For one thing, five years ago it was controversial to criticize the inappropriate questions that are typically asked by and about singles. Today it is mainstream, even fashionable to criticize the “tablecloth” question and others like it, and I think ETM is largely responsible for that.

Here is the next installment of EndTheMadness Guide to the Shidduch World:

Chapter 3:  The Elimination of Natural Meetings

Please go here to read:  https://chananyaweissman.substack.com/p/endthemadness-chapter-3-the-elimination

Some recent war-related items for your consideration:

Nir Davori accidentally showed a fake video on News 12 that allegedly showed American planes over Iran - but the video was not real footage at all. Internet surfers quickly identified it as screenshots from a computer game.

Another intelligence failure. Just laugh at people who think this matters and carry on, sheep.

Eerily reminiscent of the balcony cheers they did during Covid for the heroic doctors and nurses who were starving and murdering patients in isolation. The main thing is for the oppressed masses to maintain morale and cheer for their oppressors.

More copy-and-paste from the Covid playbook:

Two weeks to flatten the curve.  And this:

Israel is the only place in the world forcibly shutting down Yeshivas. Jews have more rights in Germany.

Isn’t it remarkable that IDF soldiers are desperately begging for food, clothing, and gear the same as they needed to in 1948?

Here’s a comment to a Jerusalem Post article from 2023:

Nothing has changed in the IDF since I was called up 50 years ago on Saturday Oct 6th 1973 in the afternoon at the start of the Yom Kippur War. We arrived in the evening at our infantry battalions mobilization base near Ashkelon - no meal or even combat rations was waiting for us, only uniforms (most were old & threadbare and should have been torn up & used as cleaning rags) no jackets or coats and very old ammo belts, water bottles & pouches, a mix of WW2 British type steel helmets & US WW2 helmets (I was lucky to get a US paratroop version with a chinstrap cup). We were given 7.62mm FN rifles and six 20 round mags & 9mm Uzi’s with five 25 round mags for NCO’s like me but no ammo for the rifles & only enough 9mm rounds for 2 mags. There was no tents even for the officers, we got one dirty old & worn wool blanket & slept on the cold & dirty concrete floors of the empty vehicle sheds. Our units transport was supposed to be trucks & jeeps but they were not at the base & in the morning we got no breakfast so the officers who had their private cars with them organized a collection from the troops of a few Lira (our old currency) each & went into a bakery in Ashkelon to buy us pitta breads & humus and tins of tuna from a supermarket. By mid-morning on Sunday 7th Oct a dozen Egged busses from the bus station in Ashkelon arrived to take our unit to our reserve brigade headquarters near the Rafedim airbase in the Sinai a 12 hour journey on clogged roads. Nothing ever changes in the IDF!

Meanwhile, the regime continues to earn record billions off tax-funded, state-owned weapons manufacturing companies. Keep supporting this racket, suckers.

The IDF should stop sending soldiers into death traps in malfunctioning equipment, without proper gear and food, for no clear objective or justifiable reason. 

If it saves one life it’s worth it.

What does the Torah say Who Will be Our Mashiach?

 

The Torah and Jewish tradition describe the Moshiach (Messiah) as a human leader—not a divine or supernatural being—descended from King David and Solomon, who will restore the Davidic dynasty, rebuild the Temple, gather the exiles, and bring universal peace

. He will be a master of Torah, deeply observant, and a righteous judge. 

Key Characteristics of the Moshiach

• Lineage: He will be a patrilineal descendant of King David through his son Solomon.
• Humanity: He will be a flesh-and-blood person, not a god or demi-god.
• Leadership Qualities: He will be a wise, charismatic, and righteous king, possessing extraordinary knowledge of both the Written and Oral Torah.
• Actions: He will inspire humanity to serve God, enforce Torah observance, and defend religious principles.
• Mashiach ben David and ben Yosef: Jewish tradition often speaks of two figures: Mashiach ben David (a kingly figure) and Mashiach ben Yosef (a warrior figure who precedes him).
• Potential in Every Generation: According to tradition, a potential redeemer from the House of David is born in every generation. 

Biblical and Traditional References

• Genesis 49:10: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah..." indicates the royal lineage of the Messiah from the tribe of Judah.
• Isaiah 11:2-5: Describes the Messiah as filled with the spirit of God, wisdom, understanding, and righteousness.
• Jeremiah 23:5: Foretells a "righteous sprout" from the Davidic line who will reign as king.
• Maimonides (Rambam): In Hilchot Melachim (Laws of Kings), he outlines that the Messiah must be a king, a Torah scholar, and a descendant of David. 

The era of the Moshiach is associated with a time when "Godliness will be revealed openly," allowing for a deep understanding of the Torah.

What does the Torah say about who will be Mashiach Ben Yosef?

 

Moshiach ben Yosef 

Messiah son of Joseph) is a precursor figure in Jewish tradition—not explicitly named in the Torah but derived from prophetic, Talmudic, and Kabbalistic interpretations of Joseph’s descendants (Ephraim/Manasseh). He is a warrior destined to lead the battle against forces of evil (Edom/Armilus), gather the exiles, and rebuild the Temple, often associated with a tragic death before the final redemption by Moshiach ben David. 

Key Concepts from Torah and Tradition:

• Source in Joseph's Blessings: The concept is rooted in the blessings given to Joseph's sons, specifically Ephraim, as the leader who will gather the exiles.
• Warrior and Leader: He is identified as a military leader, sometimes called an anointed for battle (meshu'ach milchamah), descending from Joseph, who removes the disgrace of Israel.
• The Dying Messiah: Traditional sources (e.g., Sukkot 52a) suggest he will die in the war against Gog and Magog. However, the Arizal and Vilna Gaon interpreted scriptures to mean he will not die, but instead endure immense suffering and 999 tests.

He is considered a precursor who prepares the physical world for the ultimate spiritual redemption by Moshiach ben David.

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The following is from Ari Goldwag’s research from: Rav Daniel Krentzman recently finished a new sefer which he graciously gave me permission:

“ Although little mention is given to Mashiach ben Yosef in the gemara, the Vilna Gaon teaches in Kol HaTor  (1:2):  It is incumbent upon each of us to learn and understand all the aspects and spiritual qualities of Mashiach ben Yosef, that they be a candle to light the way of our steps and accessible to us like a set table, to guide us in the way of action and the particular tasks that are upon us in order to assist the redemption of Yisrael, and bring it speedily. ”

The concept of Mashiach ben Yosef is discussed at great length in the Zohar and the writings of the AriZaL. It is also discussed in later Kabbalistic works by the RamChaL, the Vilna Gaon, and others. Upon deeper analysis of verses in Tanach and Midrashei ChaZaL, numerous references and teachings about Mashiach ben Yosef become apparent. 

I was motivated by the above injunction of the Vilna Gaon to develop some of these ideas and to commit them to writing in English, in order to present an introduction to the concept of Mashiach ben Yosef, for the English speaking public and to encourage the dissemination of the teachings of the Vilna Gaon which illuminate and clarify the Redemption process, which we are witnessing the unfolding of, each day. My ideas are based on the teachings of the Vilna Gaon, which appear in “Kol HaTor”, of Rav Hillel of Shkolov; the Vilna Gaon’s primary student.  

This work came about through the influence of many Rabbeim whom I’ve had the merit of learning from. I would like to thank, in particular, Rav Pinchas Winston for opening me up to and helping me gain a basis in, this area of Torah. I must also extend my deepest heartfelt thanks to Rav Yehoshua Gerzi for playing such a large role in my development in this area of Torah and other areas of my spiritual development, and for encouraging me to take on this project. Last but not least, I offer thanks to my wonderful wife Malka. Without her constant love and encouragement, none of this would have been possible. 

About this Work 

This work, entitled: ” מאורעות ציון “, “The Events of Tzion”, is based on the second chapter of the book “Kol HaTor”, written by R’ Hillel of Shkolov, the main student of the Vilna Gaon. There, R’ Hillel records the teachings of the Vilna Gaon regarding Mashiach ben Yosef and his relationship to the Redemption process of the Jewish people. 

This work is not a direct translation. My goal in writing this work was to provide an English version of the “156 Aspects of Mashiach ben Yosef”, discussed thoroughly in the second chapter of “Kol HaTor”, which could be studied by those lacking the proficiency in Hebrew, and the conceptual background necessary to successfully grasp the content contained in the original work.

Wherever possible, I have tried to remain as close to the actual wording and order in which the concepts appear. However, because of the concise and holistic style in which these concepts were written, where R’ Hillel assumes the reader’s strong background in all the traditional Torah sources, as well as a firm understanding of Kabbalah and the sefiros; I felt the need to fill in the gaps by giving background, expanding on certain concepts, and being more explicit in pointing out the conceptual connections and flow from one idea to the next. At times, I also may have presented the ideas in a different manner in order to add clarity and fluidity to the content being given over.

To this end, at times I may also have subtracted or de-emphasized certain points which were not essential to understanding the main concept being given over. At times I may also have added points for clarification and added explanation which were not included in the original text.  

Titles and verses, related to each concept, are presented in both Hebrew and English, while sources for reference remain primarily in Hebrew. 

The ideas are arranged according to the same mode of organization used in the original work. Each of the 156 aspects is presented individually and is ordered, roughly, according to the Hebrew alphabet, with each concept beginning with a conceptual title or verse that the ideas are based on.  

Because many of the concepts discussed are either based totally or partially on Kabbalistic understandings of the sefiros and interrelations between them, I have attempted to give brief explanations of the sefiros, on site, according to the need in understanding a particular section. With this aid, I feel that even one with little background in Kabbalah will be able to comprehend the main thrust of the ideas presented in such sections. However, for one to really appreciate many of the teachings of this work, in depth, I suggest that the reader familiarize themselves with at least a basic understanding of the sefiros and their interrelationships.  

The reader is also encouraged to look up the sources presented inside and gain greater appreciation and scope of understanding from seeing the ideas expressed in context.  

Lastly, I encourage the reader to eventually study the original work, “Kol HaTor” in its original Hebrew and style, with this work hopefully having laid a stronger foundation in the concepts therein. 

The 156 Allusions to the Various Aspects of Mashiach ben Yosef and his Mission in Bringing about the Final Redemption  

The Vilna Gaon revealed 156 aspects of Mashiach ben Yosef in which all the qualities of Mashiach ben Yosef are alluded to, throughout Tanach and other areas of Torah; all of which are components of the Redemption process. The significance of the number “156” is that the gematria of “Yosef”, as well as “Tzion”; the focal point of the Redemption process, is “156”. 

(1) “אפרים”: The name Efrayim refers to Mashiach ben Yosef who is descended from the tribe of Efrayim; specifically in the context of Yirmiyahu’s prophecy found in ( ירמיה לא ) where the name “Efrayim” appears as:

(a) ” אפרים בכורי “, “Efrayim, My firstborn”;

(b)” הר אפרים “, “the Mountain of Efrayim”;

(c) ” אפרים מתנודד “, “Efrayim wanders”; and

(d) ” הבן יקיר לי אפרים “, “Efrayim My precious son”. Each usage of Efrayim represents a different aspect of Mashiach ben Yosef’s mission.

He is called “Efrayim, my firstborn” because he is the first Mashiach, who precedes Mashiach ben David, and who gathers the Jewish people together in Eretz Yisrael, from exile.

He is called “the Mountain of Efrayim” because he gathers the Jewish people to Tzion, as the verse says: ” אל הנצרים קראו מהר אפרים קומו ונעלה ציון א-לקינו ‘ – “the watchmen will call out on the Mountain of Efrayim, ‘Arise, let us ascend to Tzion, to Hashem our G-d”.

Mashiach ben Yosef is referred to as “Efrayim wanders” because he has no rest, constantly wandering from north to south and south to north, in fulfillment of his mission
; for about him the verse in Shir HaShirim (ד’ טז) says: “עורי צפון ובואי תימן”, “Awake from the north and come from the south”. The first letters of each word in that phrase is, all together עצו”ת , , equal to the gematria of “Mashiach ben Yosef”(566). 

“Efrayim, My precious son” represents how Mashiach ben Yosef is spiritually rooted in the sefirah of Gevurah which receives from the sefirah of Chesed, meaning Gevurah whose purpose is ultimately motivated and governed by Chesed. “Efrayim” represents Gevurah, for Yosef placed him to Yaakov’s left when Yaakov was to bless Menashe and Efrayim ( בראשית מח’ יג ); the left representing Gevurah. Yaakov moved his right hand onto Efrayim to manifest that even though Efrayim was essentially rooted in Gevurah, he would be governed by Chesed, represented by the right. Thus, the love expressed for Efrayim, “הבן יקיר לי”, “My precious son” represents that Efrayim has the love, of his Father; that is, Mashiach ben Yosef, who stems from Gevurah, receives and channels Chesed, from Hashem (also see (142) below). It is also a mitzvah to speak about Mashiach ben Yosef constantly, as the verse continues: ” כי מדי דברי בו זכור אזכרנו עוד “, “Whenever I speak of him, I remember him more and more”; and Hashem pledges: “I will surely take pity on him”.(לא’ יט) 

Special Customs of the Yemenite Jewry from the First & Second Temple Rabbi Bar Ami

 

Discover the astonishing, untold story of the Yemenite Jews—a people shaped by ancient legends, royal kingdoms, exiles, and groundbreaking DNA discoveries. Journey from the myths of the First Temple to the rise and fall of the Himyarite Jewish kingdom, to centuries of survival under oppression, all the way to the dramatic 20th-century exodus to Israel. Are they the last true descendants of ancient Israel, or something far more complex? This is the real, emotional saga behind the “purest Jews on Earth”—a story of faith, identity, and survival that science is still trying to explain. Yemenite Jews Jewish history Ancient DNA Himyarite Kingdom Operation Magic Carpet

 

The Jews of Haban in the Immigrant Camp: The Zarnuga Passage - 1950 — Second Temple Era

 

A 1950 archive film of the transit camp at Zarnuga (the transit camp near Rehovot) where the immigrants from Yemen were housed in the "Magic Carpet". In the video are the tents of the immigrants from the Haban community in the Shaharmut district of Yemen.

Legacy of Habban Yemenite Jews

https://www.youtube.com/@yahaduthabban

The channel was created to concentrate multimedia on the legacy of the Jews of Hadarmout (and Shabwa) In 1950, in the immigration to Israel of "Magic carpet operation" - "Al Kanfe Nesharim" immigrants came from the areas of Hadarmout, Habban, Shabwa and Aden (East Yemmen), which also had a different appearance than the ordinary Yemeni. They were men from the Corps armed with a knife and their long-haired head. (according to Samuel Yavanali, "Journey to Yemen". And settled in Moshav Barket and Salma (West Tel Aviv). The big families are: Matuf, Hilel, Sameach and Mife'e (Madai). The uniqueness and ancient tradition of Habban Jews preserves ancient customs from the Second Temple (Biet Hamikdash) period. website: https://www.habbanim.co.il/home

The channel was established and maintained by Segev Matuf. To add more content, contact me by email or through the Facebook page: @Habani.com #legacy #yemmen #segevmatuf #mus

The Gates Of Nikanor | Rabbi Naftali Reich

 

ESSER AGAROTH: The King Granted the Jews.....

 ...That The King Had Granted To The Jews... (Esther 8:10-11)

אשר נתן המלך ליהודים... (אסתר ח,י-יא)

ESSER AGAROTH

Haredi10: Zichron Moshe and Mea Shearim also entitled to bear arms: 300,000 enter the circle of eligibility (translated)  Chaim Twill, March 9, 2026

Significant news for Jerusalem residents: Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has approved 41 more neighborhoods in the city as areas eligible for a personal firearms license, as part of the continued expansion of the firearms reform led by the minister.

Esser Agaroth (2¢):
This report reminds me of something from Megilath Esther (Scroll of Esther) we just read last week on Purim.

And they wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, riding on swift steeds that were used in the king’s service, bred of the stud; that the king had granted the Jews that were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, and to slay, and to cause to perish, all the forces of the people and province that would assault them, their little ones and women, and to take the spoil of them for a prey, (Esther 8:10-11)

More here Esser Agaroth’s (2¢) Substack!

🎶שלא אחד בלבד עמד לכלותינו: לאחר סדרי הלימוד והתפילה חצות הליל, אלפי תלמידי פוניבז' בשירה אדירה

 

New "Alert" Recording of Incoming Musical Missiles

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Many people find the current pre-warning alerts extremely distressing and stressful. So someone created a more soothing alert for the Home Front Command to use instead.

Jews throughout Israel find it hysterically funny.

Very charmingly, it combines the style of a Sephardi soloist with that of a Chassidish choir.

Here is the English translation...

Sephardi soloist:

Mmmmm-mmmmm-mmmm...

Chassidish choir:

Ohhh-oh-oh-ohhhh...

Sephardi soloist:

In the next few minutes, alerts are expected to be received in your area.

Chassidish choir:

You should upgrade your location...

Sephardi soloist:

...to the most favorable shelter in your midst.

Chassidish choir:

Ohhh-ohhh-OHHHH – You should upgrade your location to the most favorable shelter in your midst...

Sephardi soloist:

...in the next few minutes...

Chassidish choir:

Ohhh-ohhh-oh-oh-oh-oh...

ריקוד הבקבוקים במירון | The Bottle Dance in Meron

ם ההילולה של משה רבנו ע"ה, ז' באדר, התקבצו המונים בחצר ציון רבי שמעון בר יוחאי במירון, לאירועי תפילה, שירה וריקודים מלאי דבקות. רגע מיוחד ומרומם נרשם כאשר הרב שרגא שניצר ומאיר פרנק הובילו את ריקוד הבקבוקים, ריקוד סוחף המסמל את הכמיהה והציפייה לגאולה ולתחיית המתים. ב

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ומהלך ההילולה, ההמון רקד בשירה אדירה, הלבבות התלכדו יחד ברגעים עוצמתיים של קדושה ושמחה טהורה. האירוע התקיים לצד ניגונים חסידיים, כשאווירת ההתעלות ניכרת על פני המשתתפים. הילולת משה רבנו, המתקיימת בכל שנה בז' באדר, היא מועד מיוחד בעם ישראל, ובפרט במירון – מקום המסמל חיבור עמוק לרוחניות, לתורה ולצדיקים. הריקודים בציון הרשב"י הם מסורת רבת שנים, המהווה חלק בלתי נפרד מההילולה, ומביאה לידי ביטוי את שמחת האמונה והתשוקה לגאולה שלמה. 📌 צפו ברגעים הבלתי נשכחים של ריקוד תחיית המתים, שתפו עם חברים, וכתבו לנו בתגובות על החוויה שלכם במירון! The Bottle Dance in Meron – Moments of Joy and Elevation at the Hilula of Moshe Rabbeinu at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai On the Hilula of Moshe Rabbeinu, on the 7th of Adar, thousands gathered in the courtyard of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s tomb in Meron for a night of prayer, singing, and heartfelt dancing. A particularly uplifting moment was when Rabbi Shraga Schnitzer and Meir Frank led the mesmerizing Bottle Dance, a symbolic and spirited dance expressing the longing for redemption and the resurrection of the dead. Throughout the Hilula, the crowd danced and sang passionately, hearts united in powerful moments of holiness and pure joy. The event was accompanied by Chassidic melodies, with a palpable atmosphere of spiritual elevation. The Hilula of Moshe Rabbeinu, marked annually on the 7th of Adar, is a significant day in Jewish tradition, especially in Meron—a place deeply connected to spirituality, Torah, and the righteous. The dances at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s tomb are a long-standing tradition, an inseparable part of the Hilula, expressing the joy of faith and the yearning for ultimate redemption. 📌 Watch these unforgettable moments of the Bottle Dance, share with friends, and let us know in the comments about your experience in Meron!

ריקוד תחיית המתים בהילולת משה רבנו במירון - Resurrection Dance in Meron | Hilula of Moshe Rabbeinu

 

ום ההילולה של משה רבנו ע"ה, ז' באדר, התקבצו המונים בחצר ציון רבי שמעון בר יוחאי במירון, לאירועי תפילה, שירה וריקודים מלאי דבקות. רגע מיוחד ומרומם נרשם כאשר הרב שרגא שניצר ומאיר פרנק הובילו את ריקוד תחיית המתים, ריקוד סוחף המסמל את הכמיהה והציפייה לגאולה ולתחיית המתים.

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יבמהלך ההילולה, ההמון רקד בשירה אדירה, הלבבות התלכדו יחד ברגעים עוצמתיים של קדושה ושמחה טהורה. האירוע התקיים לצד ניגונים חסידיים, כשאווירת ההתעלות ניכרת על פני המשתתפים. הילולת משה רבנו, המתקיימת בכל שנה בז' באדר, היא מועד מיוחד בעם ישראל, ובפרט במירון – מקום המסמל חיבור עמוק לרוחניות, לתורה ולצדיקים. הריקודים בציון הרשב"י הם מסורת רבת שנים, המהווה חלק בלתי נפרד מההילולה, ומביאה לידי ביטוי את שמחת האמונה והתשוקה לגאולה שלמה. 📌 צפו ברגעים הבלתי נשכחים של ריקוד תחיית המתים, שתפו עם חברים, וכתבו לנו בתגובות על החוויה שלכם במירון! The Resurrection Dance in Meron – Moments of Joy and Elevation at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s Tomb 🎶🔥 On the yahrzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, the 7th of Adar, crowds gathered in the courtyard of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s tomb in Meron for a night filled with prayer, singing, and heartfelt dancing. A particularly uplifting moment took place when Rabbi Shraga Schnitzer and Meir Frank led the Resurrection Dance—a powerful and inspiring dance symbolizing the longing and anticipation for redemption and the resurrection of the dead. Throughout the event, participants danced with fervent joy, their voices uniting in song, creating an atmosphere of holiness and spiritual elevation. The celebration was accompanied by uplifting Chassidic melodies, enhancing the deep sense of devotion among those present. The yahrzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, marked every year on the 7th of Adar, is a significant day for the Jewish people, especially in Meron—a place deeply connected to spirituality, Torah, and the righteous. The traditional dances at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s tomb are an integral part of this sacred gathering, expressing the joy of faith and the yearning for complete redemption. 📌 Watch these unforgettable moments of the Resurrection Dance, share with friends, and tell us about your experience in Meron in the comments! צילום: דוד כהן הצילום כפוף לחוק זכויות יוצרים, לכן חל איסור להעתיק או להוריד אותו, וכן להשתמש בו ללא קבלת רשות במפורש ובכתב Clip by: David Cohen This video clip and/or photograph is legally protected by law. All and any use of this clip and/or photo, including downloading or electronically copying, is prohibited unless granted written permission by the owner

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