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Expert on Bobruisk synagogue and its rabbi

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MINSK, 4 May (BelTA) - Bobruisk was chosen as a spiritual center not only because of its rich Jewish history but also thanks to its rabbi, said Deputy Chairperson of the Union of Belarusian Jewish Public Associations and Communities Elena Kulevnich, BelTA has learned.

Jewish life in Belarus is often associated with Bobruisk. “It is truly a city with a very rich Jewish history, but that is not the main reason it was chosen as a spiritual center. A key figure in the spiritual world is the rabbi. Rabbi is not a title, it is a spiritual leader, teacher, advisor, and dispute resolver in Judaism. When we talk about Bobruisk, we cannot help but mention Rabbi Shaul [Shaul Hababo, rabbi of the Bobruisk synagogue], who by his own example shows how to bring a community together and unite people,” Elena Kulevnich said.

“Shaul uses information channels where he wishes everyone a good morning every day, shares how the prayer went, what achievements he has made, and simply wishes people good health. Such warmth and sincerity do not leave people indifferent.”

“That is why many different people come to Bobruisk, and Shaul is ready to show them the city. He even has a ready-made tour route: the synagogue itself and the Jewish courtyard. For our part, we certainly support his initiatives: we try to help preserve monuments. Bobruisk also has an Avenue of the Righteous,” Elena Kulevnich said.

She stressed that today people can visit the synagogue and the Jewish courtyard. “The development and promotion of Jewish cultural heritage is also continuing in other cities, including Volozhin, Grodno, and Vitebsk,” Elena Kulevnich added.

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