Tzivos Hashem will once again host Children’s Hakafos in 770. On Monday night, while fathers and young men are on tahalucha, their children are invited to join this special experience.
Boruch Hashem, even with all of the extensive planning and organization, 770 is simply not big enough for the overwhelming crowds of Chassidim eager to spend yom tov with the Rebbe.
“We created this program to provide a meaningful experience for all of the kids whose fathers are away on tahalucha,” says Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum. “We wanted to give them a chance to experience the joy of Simchas Torah.”
That’s why attendance is limited to mothers with their children under six and boys and girls up to age eleven.
Men and boys sixth grade and up are encouraged to go on Tahalucha, while girls over bas mitzvah and mothers without their children are invited to watch from upstairs in the women’s section.
Men who are not on tahalucha for whatever reason are asked to attend other shuls. “There is simply not enough space to allow them in,” says Weinbaum.
This year Tzivos Hashem has created a guide to Children’s Hakafos in 770, sharing program details, helpful tips, and information about how to enter.
“We ask the public to please respect the guidelines set forth to allow as many children as possible to enjoy this special program,” Weinbaum says.
Tzivos Hashem thanks Crown Heights community in advance—and issues the hope that all the plans of golus be changed as we celebrate hakafos in the third Beis Hamikdash.
How can we explain to the wonderful Guests that come for Tishrei that this is our ONLY chance all year to go down stairs and there is so little space. PLEASE do not steal our Hakofos
For arranging this year after year
Thank you for the clear guidelines
Very helpful
Over the past few years more and more men have taken precious space from the boys area and their ability to dance freely with their married counselors. Those men have no business being there. They are supposed to go on tahalucha. If they don’t want or can’t, then as Rabbi Weinbaum says – Go to another local shul! If you are concerned over the safety and supervision of your child and don’t trust the counselors – don’t bring him. As a mother, I drop my son off so he can experience hakafos while my husband and older boys are on… Read more »
Thank you th for arranging
This program is amazing and so much appreciated by the community – thank you Rabbi Weinbaum. With regard to accepting help – this is true, do not just try to “hijack” a child in order to get in, there is nothing there for adults, it’s for the kids. However, considering the no stroller rule, it is most helpful to have someone accompany mothers with a few very young children. I for one, am a mother or 5 ba”h, under the age of 6. I want all my children to participate, but I cant manage without a stroller AND without extra… Read more »