Gerer Rebbe Endorses United Torah Judaism, Ending Weeks of Election Uncertainty
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The directive was issued, but the enthusiasm has disappeared
After days of speculation, the Gerrer Rebbe has instructed his followers to vote for United Torah Judaism. However, the limited wording of his directive and the absence of instructions to campaign have sparked controversy in the political arena.
Gerer Rebbe Endorses United Torah Judaism, Ending Weeks of Election Uncertainty
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — After weeks of uncertainty and growing concern within United Torah Judaism (UTJ), the Gerer chasidic movement has formally endorsed the party ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, easing fears that thousands of traditionally loyal voters might abstain. The endorsement appeared Sunday morning on the front page of Hamodia, the newspaper associated with Agudat […]
Nine days before the elections, "Hamodia" published a call in the name of the Rebbe of Gur to vote on Tuesday. The call was published alongside the call of the Rebbe of Slonim and other announcements. The announcement comes after reports of possible abstention from voting among Gur Hasidim. The post Rebbe of Gur in a Holy Call to Hasidim: Vote for Torah Judaism first appeared on JDN.
After days of tension and fear of an election boycott, the Rebbe of Gur's instruction to vote for Torah Judaism was published in "Hamodia." However, a comparison with previous election campaigns reveals a significant change.
BREAKTHROUGH IN UTJ CRISIS: Gerer Rebbe to Issue Personal Call to Vote Gimmel, Signaling Possible End to Election Standoff
The Gerer Rebbe is expected to issue a personal directive calling on his chassidim to vote for United Torah Judaism in Israel’s upcoming Knesset elections, a significant development following weeks of tensions between Ger and Degel HaTorah that had raised concerns about the party’s electoral strength. The Rebbe’s message is scheduled to appear Sunday in Hamodia, the newspaper affiliated with Agudas Yisroel. It will instruct Gerer chassidim to su…
Despite the internal tensions within Torah Judaism, reporter Amit Segal reported that the Rebbe of Gur is expected to issue a statement tomorrow calling for a vote for the G, unless there are last-minute changes. The planned statement reads: "In the name of the late Maran Rebbe of Gur, Shlita, as the elections approach, I ask all the people of our Shalom Sheikh, to vote for the Torah and Shabbat Judaism list that was marked by the G of Agudat Is…
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