First time ever, Children’s Hakofos in 770

25 years ago on Simchas Torah 5741 when Tzivos Hashem was inaugurated, the Rebbe called all the children to come and dance with him. This year, on the night of Simchas Torah, when the men and older boys went on Tahalucha, all women and children were able to experience Hakofos in the Rebbe's Shul at a special program.

Immediately after Maariv, the women and girls entered from the ramp by the driveway on the side of the Rebbe's room. Upon entering the shul, the women had the Zechus of kissing both the Rebbe's Sefer Torah and Moshiach Sefer Torah.

After that, Kiddush was made by Rabbi Sholom Ber Baumgarten and pre-packed nosh bags were given out. The children also received flags.

Principals and teachers from all over the world said the pesukim of Ato Horeiso together with the children and their Madrichim. They danced with the children for the 7 Hakofos. It was a powerful and moving experience.

After Hakofos the boys had the opportunity to kiss the Rebbe's Sefer Torah.

The organizers were expecting a crowd of 1,000. The final numbers exceeded double that amount and the organizers apologize to those who found it difficult or were unable to gain entrance due to lack of space. Plans are already in hand to enlarge this fantastic event for next year.

Special thanks go to the organizers: Rabbi Sholom Ber Baumgarten, Rabbi Yitzi Hecht, Rabbi Velvel Karp, Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin, and Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum. Also to the gaboim of 770 without whose his help this would have been impossible to arrange.

Finally a special thanks to the Hecht boys for setting up the area and to the 50 Madrichim and Madrichos who worked tirelessly with the children to make this event so meaningful for them.

This amazing project was yet another example of Tzivos Hashem working together with the schools of the shechuna.