KHARKOV (VINnews) — The scene was almost surreal, as davening took place at a shul in Ukraine this morning, with the sounds of bombing heard in the background.
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It took place in Kharkov, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Early this morning Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz and his Rebbetzin, who lead the city’s Chabad, got a call from a community member, alerting them that the city was under attack.
The Moskovitz’s opened their window and heard explosions of artillery and smelled the burning, which tragically are becoming the “new norm” throughout the county.
Morning prayers in @Chabad Kharkov’s Choral synagogue with artillery in the background. The words they’re singing are a prayer for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem speedily in our days. pic.twitter.com/1IbmRHJX75
— Dovid Margolin (@dovidmargolin) February 24, 2022
When Rabbi Moskovitz arrived at the Choral Shul for Shacharis, he was not expecting to find a minyan. To his surprise, more than 30 men were waiting to daven, including a 95-year-old regular who said, “Where else should I be now if not the shul?”
An amazing video shows the congregants singing “Sheyiboneh Beis Hamikdash,” as the frightful sound of artillery filled the air. When they got to Krias HaTorah, the sound was even louder, yet the brave Kehilla continued, undeterred.
so brave.
now get the heck out of there!
We need to daven to Hashem to restore peace and bring moshiach.
Why are Yidden fleeing if life under Pootin will be so great?
When Israel offered to transport and put up the Jews in Hotels, Chabad told the Jews not to go. Although they now changed their tune and are urging Yidden to leave it’s probably too late: skies are closed. These mumarim will be partners in the killing of our brothers.
moshe rabbeinu told the jews now is not the time to daven, just before krias yamsuf.
Davening instead of getting to safety is not bravery it’s stupidity.