A synagogue located near the grave of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, burned in Haditch, Ukraine, according to a ynet report. The fire broke out during Shabbat, and the extent of damage is not yet clear. Earlier, a fire caused heavy damage to the tomb's buildings; no casualties were reported at that time.
A fire that damaged the tomb of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi in Haditch, Ukraine, on Shabbat also spread to a nearby synagogue, according to a report by ynet. The new development comes after The Zioneer reported at 21:45 Saturday that the blaze had heavily damaged the study hall and main guest house at the tomb site, with no casualties. The synagogue, located adjacent to the grave, is now reported to have caught fire as well, though the extent of damage is not yet known.
The Zioneer's initial report at 21:45 Saturday said the fire broke out during Shabbat and firefighting crews battled the blaze for hours. The second update at the same time confirmed no casualties. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The tomb of the Baal HaTanya, the founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, is a major pilgrimage site for Chabad Chassidim worldwide. The surrounding synagogue served as a place of worship for visitors. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the fire caused heavy damage to the site's buildings but no injuries were reported.
It remains unclear how much of the synagogue was destroyed, and the full extent of damage to the tomb complex is still being assessed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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