The Rebbe was adamant that he did not want the talmidos to occupy the building without first davening a tefillah for success
ONSuccos, we spend seven days dwelling in a structure that is simple, but fortified with so much kedushah. And although we move back into our homes at Yom Tov’s end, the conclusion of the chag needn’t signify a departure from heightened sanctity. We can strive to elevate our permanent homes as well.
This summer, the Bobover chassidus completed the construction of an additional, beautiful new building to house a portion of their flourishing Bnos Zion girls school. However, the hectic timing — the start of the school year and an intense pre-Yom Tov chasunah season — precluded a proper chanukas habayis to celebrate the $50 million building. Still, the Rebbe was adamant that he did not want the talmidos to occupy the building without first davening a tefillah for success.
And so, the Rebbe announced that while there was no time to arrange the typical festivities associated with a grand celebration, the chassidim would gather simply to daven that the school’s mission — to guide a new generation of bnos Yisrael to follow in the Torah’s ways — merit siyata d’Shmaya.
On the designated day, there were no colorful banners and no lively music, yet over 1,000 participants packed the room as the Rebbe himself led them in heartfelt prayer, readying the building for its new occupants.
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