Press Release: The Travelling Chassidim visit Hendon, London, UK
The Travelling Chassidim were invited to the Torat Chaim Shul in
Hendon, North West London.
A group of Belzer Chassidim and families from London and Westcliff
spent Shabbos with the community as part of the celebrations marking the 20th
anniversary of the Shul's founding.
This was a Shabbos that the local community will not forget so quickly.
In addition to the 20th anniversary jubilee, there was also Rosh Chodesh and
Shabbos Shekalim, which added to the festive mood.
Adults and children alike were enthralled by the Chassidim who were
dressed in their Shabbos garb and by the lively singing, dancing and animated
storytelling. The children took turns wearing the shtreimels and took a keen
interest in its fabled cost!
The Carlebach Kabbalas Shabbos was led by Chazan and singer Moshe Mordechai Meislik, with uplifting singing and dancing.
Shabbos morning davening with Halel was followed by a gala kiddush, which the entire community enjoyed. Special thanks were extended by Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, who attended the Davening - flanked by the Rov of the Shul, Rabbi Blau, and Rabbi Yisroel Yaacov Fine of Kinloss United Synagogue in London.
Se'udah Shelishis was attended by large numbers of Shul members,
peppered with Divrei Torah, song and schmoozing, which broke down many a
barrier and built many bridges between the Hendonites and Chassidim, cementing
a relationship that will grow and flourish for many years to come.
Shabbos was ushered out with a musical Havdalah, led by Yaakov Klein of
Eyleycho, followed with lively dancing.
As with the many other communities inviting the TCUK for a Shabbos, the Toras Chaim Shul found this Shabbos to be an incredibly inspiring and enjoyable experience. Here is what Avi wrote to the Travelling Chassidim: "Thank you again for all your incredible singing and efforts in making our Shabbos such a memorable one!"
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