🕯️ Rabbinical Pilgrimage Dates in Poland for 2025: Yahrzeits You Shouldn’t Miss
✡️ Why These Dates Matter
Poland is the resting place of some of the most influential Hasidic rabbis in Jewish history. Each year, thousands of pilgrims travel to honor their legacies on the anniversaries of their deaths, known as yahrzeits. These days are not only spiritual milestones but also opportunities for communal gathering, learning, and reflection.
If you're planning a Jewish heritage trip to Poland in 2025, these are the key dates to keep in mind.
📅 2025 Yahrzeit Calendar for Poland
1. Rebbe Elimelech of Leżajsk
🗓 Yahrzeit: March 23, 2025 (21 Adar)
📍 Leżajsk, Subcarpathian Voivodeship
✡️ One of the greatest Hasidic leaders and author of Noam Elimelech. His grave attracts over 10,000 pilgrims yearly.
2. The Seer of Lublin – Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Horowitz
🗓 Yahrzeit: August 4, 2025 (9 Av)
📍 Lublin, Eastern Poland
✡️ A legendary mystical figure who shaped Hasidism in Poland.
3. Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov (Bnei Yissaschar)
🗓 Yahrzeit: January 16, 2025 (18 Tevet)
📍 Dynów
✡️ His works on Jewish calendar months and spirituality are still studied today.
4. Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz
🗓 Yahrzeit: May 11, 2025 (11 Iyar)
📍 Ropczyce
✡️ A key student of Rebbe Elimelech, known for his wit and wisdom.
5. Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz
🗓 Yahrzeit: April 23, 2025 (25 Nissan)
📍 Nowy Sącz
✡️ Founder of the Sanz dynasty, spiritual ancestor of Bobov and Klausenburg Hasidim.
6. Rabbi Shlomo Halberstam (1st Bobover Rebbe)
🗓 Yahrzeit: August 27, 2025 (1 Elul)
📍 Bobowa
✡️ Established the Bobov Hasidic court; his resting place draws Hasidim from the U.S., Israel, and Europe.
7. Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter – Chiddushei HaRim
🗓 Yahrzeit: March 25, 2025 (23 Adar)
📍 Góra Kalwaria (Ger)
✡️ The first Gerrer Rebbe; his influence continues through the Ger Hasidic dynasty.
🧭 What to Expect on These Pilgrimage Days
Mass Gatherings: Some yahrzeits, like Rebbe Elimelech’s, attract thousands of pilgrims. It’s a vibrant mix of prayer, song, and learning.
Accommodations Fill Quickly: Towns like Leżajsk and Bobowa are small; booking months in advance is strongly recommended.
Kosher Food & Religious Support: Special kitchens and minyanim (prayer groups) are usually available.
Local History Tours: Add visits to synagogues, cemeteries, and ghettos to deepen the experience.
🧳 Travel Tip from My Heritage Road
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