All the Details About the Holy Gathering of Rosh Hashanah Near Rav Berland - Drawing the Light of Uman to Tzalmon
Thursday, 28th of Elul, 5780 - 222 Days Since the Arrest of the Tzaddik
Unfortunately, due to the corona restrictions, the vast majority of Breslov chassidim will not merit to reach Uman this Rosh Hashanah and will have to remain in the Holy Land.
Like all other Breslov communities in the land and around the world, the 'Shuvu Banim' community is preparing for Rosh Hashanah prayers in the Holy Land, connecting with all Anash and especially with the holy site in Uman.
Our community's central gathering will be held in the prayer hall on Ido Hanavi Street in Jerusalem with the participation of the community's great influencers, yet by the grace of Hashem, a way has been paved for an additional gathering opposite Tzalmon Prison, close and visible to our teacher, the Rav shlit"a.
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Here are some important updates for the benefit of the public who wish to come and participate in the gathering at Tzalmon:
1. After consultation with the Rav's legal team - the release process of our teacher, the Rav shlit"a, will only conclude after Rosh Hashanah, and therefore the most likely possibility is the Rav's continued stay in Tzalmon Prison during the days of Rosh Hashanah.
2. After receiving approval from the Israel Police for protest activities opposite the prison and distancing the gathering to an isolated field outside the prison premises, the community's rabbinical board, led by Rabbi Tzanani and Rabbi Elmalich, also approve the gathering at Tzalmon and give their blessing to its participants and success.
3. The upcoming activities include Selichot Zochor Brit on Friday early morning at 4:00 AM and Rosh Hashanah prayers for those remaining.
4. After considerable investment and according to corona regulations, a tent and caravan area will be set up in the field opposite the prison for the comfort of those staying during the days of Rosh Hashanah.
The area includes:
A large synagogue in an open area consisting of 4 separate tents and a women's section.
500 chairs, 50 tables, lighting, and air conditioning.
Sleeping area in 6 tents with synthetic grass carpets, mattresses, and air conditioning.
Electricity and lighting via a large generator.
Water for washing and bathing, high-standard portable toilets, and a cooling room.
Basic food (grape juice and foodstuffs, challah, tuna, hummus, tahini, and vegetables).
6. Subsidized participation pricing as follows:
Full basic board + a chair in the synagogue - 350 NIS ($100)
Lodging + a chair in the synagogue - 300 NIS
A chair in the synagogue - 100 NIS.
Electric connection for a caravan - 300 NIS.
7. Transportation will depart from Shivtei Yisrael Street on Thursday night at midnight for Selichot Zochor Brit at Tzalmon at a cost of 100 NIS, returning after Shacharit prayer and traveling to Tikkun HaKlali at the grave of Rashbi in Meron - one can stay at Tzalmon on Friday and return after the holiday.
8. Due to corona restrictions for bus travelers - those returning to Jerusalem after the holiday will pay an additional 50 NIS for the return trip.
9. For those returning after the holiday and for those renting the caravans - a special lawyer's permit is required to allow the return trip home under lockdown conditions. The permit is family-specific or specific to each caravan at a cost of 50 NIS and must be coordinated with me via my personal mobile 0533-155-313.
10. Due to lockdown restrictions during the holiday, it is not legally possible to rent cabins in Kalanit, and therefore the preferred option is to rent a caravan that will be placed in the area and connected to electricity and water or to rent a place in the tent lodging area.
10. Please follow the instructions of the ushers and do not approach the prison area under any circumstances.
11. Please organize independently with personal sleeping gear, prayer books, holiday symbols, and festive meals.
12. Anyone interested in more information or in contributing to the expenses of the gathering at Tzalmon - please contact me at the above personal mobile.
Thank you very much to all those involved in the activities for the Tzalmon Gathering 5781 and a good year of redemption and salvation for all Anash.
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