Center of Hasidism, Gadyach
19 kysleva year 5772 on the Jewish calendar (Gregorian reckoning - December 4, 2012), on the eve of Hanukkah in Gadyach opened the doors to the first visitor center of Hasidism, known as "Admor Azaken." The opening was timed to the 214 th anniversary of the liberation of the St. Petersburg fortress known Hasidic Rabbi Zalman Shneura, which is also called the Alter Rebbe. It is in Gadyach at the old Jewish cemetery is his grave.
History of Center "Admor Azaken"
Hasidism center built on donations, most of whom had family Rohr - known American patrons. At the same ceremony was attended by George Rohr, Ukrainian Rabbi Meir Stambler and many guests from Ukraine, Russia, the US and Israel.
One of the main objectives of the center of Hasidism - to ensure comfortable conditions of thousands of pilgrims who will arrive to the grave Hadiach Alter Rebbe.
Shneur Zalman is the author of the book "Tania" - one of the most important monuments of Hasidism.
How to get to "Admor Azaken"
Hasidism in Gadyach Center located on the street Red Hill, 21. This southern outskirts of the city, near the flowing river Psel.