An iconic landmark in Bnei Brak’s chassidic landscape came down this week, as the Alexander Chassidus’ Beis Medrash on Achiezer Street was demolished after serving as the community for 55 years.
In its place, a grand new Beis Medrash will soon rise, one designed to accommodate the rapidly growing number of Alexander chassidim.
The modest yet beloved structure had long stood as a spiritual center for generations of Alexander chassidim and was the site where the Admorim of the chassidus led countless tefillos, tishen, and gatherings over the decades.
As bulldozers arrived to begin the demolition, many community members gathered to watch, some with tears in their eyes, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.
Due to the demolition work, Achiezer Street was temporarily closed to traffic. Access to the adjacent main Beis Knesses will now be available only through Kalish Street, rather than via Achiezer or Rabi Akiva Streets.
