The 97th wedding anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka was solemnly celebrated at the Dnipro Levi Yitzchak Schneerson Yeshiva Ketana, a leading educational institution of the Jewish Community of Dnipro for boys. The day was transformed into an inspiring educational space where learning naturally blended with joy and Chassidic warmth.
During the program, the yeshiva students embarked on a journey along the path of the Rebbe’s wedding events through a special themed game. This allowed them to experience the key stages of the festive day through active participation and positive emotions. The boys started with “Greeting the Guests,” moved on to a meal at the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva (where the Rebbe’s wedding took place in Warsaw), prepared for the Chuppah, passed through the solemn moment of the ceremony itself, and concluded with a festive meal and dancing. Step by step, they learned about the traditions, events, and Chassidic teachings associated with this day.
At individual stages, the students answered questions about the Rebbe, completed tasks, received “gifts of joy,” or overcame small “challenges,” making the process meaningful, dynamic, and truly engaging. This format allowed each participant to feel part of a larger story, immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Fourteenth of Kislev, and understand the spiritual significance of this day for Chassidim around the world.
“This day connects us to the Rebbe through joy, study, and unity, and we very much wanted the boys to experience it not just as a historical fact, but as a personal experience,” says the director of the Yeshiva Ketana, Rabbanit Chana Segal. “I express sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to preparing and conducting this inspiring day, which helped the yeshiva students feel a connection to the tradition and the light of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in the city that the Rebbe called his own and where we study thanks to the united and cohesive Jewish Community of Dnipro under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki.”
