Expansion of Belz Shul in Yerushalayim

A historic announcement was made last week in Belz, as final authorization was granted to expand the massive Belzer Beis Medrash at the chassidus’ world center in Yerushalayim, which has long struggled to accommodate the tens of thousands who come to be in the presence of the Belzer Rebbe shlita.

The approval was granted on Tes Shvat, Belzer Yom Hatzalah, the day established by Maran Reb Aharon of Belz zt’’l to commemorate the miraculous rescue of himself and his brother following the Holocaust. After years of dedicated effort by askanim, final clearance was granted to proceed with the long-awaited expansion.

Under the plan, the Beis Medrash will be enlarged on three sides, and the ‘Groyse Shtib’ will be rebuilt as a vast multi-level tish hall, dramatically increasing capacity for Yomim Tovim and major gatherings. Special recognition was given to the project’s architect, askan R’ Aharon Ostreicher, and to R’ Elimelech Landman for their tireless dedication in bringing the project to fruition.

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