As we write, thousands are already converging on the Ohel, the resting place of the Rebbe, in advance of Gimmel Tammuz, the 31st anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing.

Open 24 hours a day, the Ohel is a magnet for people from all walks of life seeking solace, guidance, support, and spiritual guidance.

We took to social media to ask people if they’d been to the Ohel before and what the experience was like. Here is a sampling of the replies we received:

“Standing in line, waiting to get close to the Ohel, the person behind us overheard our conversation about the need for a Chabad branch in South Florida and immediately said, “I own a building you can use.”

—Kenneth

“I was lucky to be there on my 70th birthday! I felt so blessed. We were visiting family in NJ and were returning to Canada through NY, so we stopped at the Ohel. It was a truly emotional moment.”

—Cheryl

“As soon as you go in, there is an aura of lightness and serenity. When you leave, this lightness and serenity brings feelings of hope and acknowledgment that there is an Almighty power, you just need to get closer to it. It is small and crowded, but even standing like sardines you can’t help but think: May the prayers of the person next to me be answered.”

—Dina

“An amazing holy place to pray to Hashem, while asking for the help of the tzadikim who lie there to beseech Hashem to accept our prayers and requests.”

—Ariah

“Was a wonderful experience. All of my worries and concerns disappeared. I felt at home. Safe, secure, and at peace. This feeling lasted for a while after I left. So grateful that I was able to go.”

—Jillian

“I went last year. I found it to be moving. And to be there with my Rebbetzin was a special, special time. My letter was answered almost right away.”

—Karyn

“I once went with my husband, and we didn't want to leave. So peaceful and meaningful.”

—Liora

“Regardless of whether I can take my time or it's a quick visit, it is always a very special and moving experience.”

—Mark

Have you been to the Ohel? Please write to us in the “comments” section below, sharing your feelings from that moment.