Hundreds attended the annual memorial for Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel
Slonim, on the 128th anniversary of her passing. Menucha Rochel was a
matriarch of the Hebron community and daughter of the second Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Dovber Schneuri. Both Jews and non-Jews, Sephardic and Ashkenazic sought her advice and
blessings.
Slonim, on the 128th anniversary of her passing. Menucha Rochel was a
matriarch of the Hebron community and daughter of the second Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Dovber Schneuri. Both Jews and non-Jews, Sephardic and Ashkenazic sought her advice and
blessings.
Services took place at the ancient synagogue of Hebron followed by
evening prayers at the Tomb of Machpela and a festive gathering at the Gutnick
Center.
evening prayers at the Tomb of Machpela and a festive gathering at the Gutnick
Center.
Organizers stated they arranged the day to be a symbol of unity in trying
times and call for a spirit of strength and hope.
times and call for a spirit of strength and hope.
Among those who spoke were Sarah Nachshon, a pioneer of the renewed Jewish
community, Rabbi Ze’ev Dov Slonim, a descendant of Menucha Rochel, and many top Chabad
officials from around the country including Rabbi Danny Cohen, who with his wife
Batsheva, heads the local Chabad house.
community, Rabbi Ze’ev Dov Slonim, a descendant of Menucha Rochel, and many top Chabad
officials from around the country including Rabbi Danny Cohen, who with his wife
Batsheva, heads the local Chabad house.
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