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Hakaphoth (“Circumabulations”). Eight manuals for use on Simchath Torah: Hakaphoth shel ADMO”R Sighet (According to the rite of the Rebbe of Sighet) (Seini, Rumania, 1924). ff. 24. 8vo.* Kunteros Berachoth ve-Hoda’oth (according to the rite of Rebbe of Spinka) (Maramaros-Sighet, 1912).ff 8, 10. 8vo.* Kunteros Berachoth ve-Hoda’oth (Satu Mare, Rumania, n.d.). 8vo.* Seder Nusah…Hakaphoth (according to the rite of R. Hayim Halberstam of Sanz) (Maramaros-Sighet, 1905). ff 21. 8vo. With endorsements of R. Baruch Halberstam of Görlitz and R. Solomon Halberstam of Bobov. * Seder Nusah…Hakaphoth (according to the rite of R. Hayim Halberstam of Sanz) (Bardiov, Slovakia). ff. 25.* Seder Hakaphoth (according to the rite of R. Israel of Ruzhin…Sadigora) (Vienna, 1931). pp. (6), 4-15, (1). 12mo. * Nusach Hakaphoth (according to the rite of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk) (Cluj, Romania,1925). ff. 30.* Seder Hakaphoth (according to the rite of R. Mordecai of Nadvorna. (Maramaros-Sighet, n.d.)

It is the tradition on Simchath Torah to circle seven times the bimah while bearing the Torah scrolls. At this time it is customary to recite prescribed prayers, which differ from community to community. Over the years, several Chasidic courts published special manuals, Seder Hakaphoth, reflective of their distinctive rite