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19.12.2024

Israel

Journey of the Moetzet: Even Belzer Rebbe will come

Now it's final: Belzer Rebbe will participate in Admorim journey to the United States • Belz made an attempt this morning to attach the Lithuanian Council to the campaign - but without success • How did Hgray"l react when he heard it was decided to hold the trip? • First coming out: the Sadigura Rebbe to fly during the night • recruiting battle flying abroad

Moshe Weisberg, B'Chadrei Charedim 23.12.13

Netanyahu: Hopes circumstances for Pollard's release were created

Against the exposure of U.S. spy affair in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu said: "We hope circumstances will allow us to return Pollard home - I deal with this issue with President Obama" • Chairman of opposition Herzog: "On this issue there is no coalition and opposition in Israel"

Yonah Shub, Behadrey Haredim 23.12.13

Is Satmar Jerusalem built on graves?

Dayan of Satmar community Hgrm"z Zorger, reveals Satmar neighborhood in northern Jerusalem built on graves • "But Rabbi Schmidel allowed to build"

Moshe Cohen, B'chadrei Charedim 23.12.13

Vizhnitzer Rebbe cried: "Government is like Esav"

During a speech at the Vizhnitz center the Rebbe cried bitter tears: "Shocked to hear at the Moetzet how bad our situation is – there is no one to talk to"

Moshe Weisberg, B'Chadrei Charedim 22.12.13

Belzer Rebbe will not join journey abroad

Apparently the Gerrer Rebbe will leave on Wednesday to the U.S. and open the protest campaign of Admorim against conscription law • Today prep meeting, in Bnei Brak with the Mayor • yesterday MK Yaakov Litzman visited Belzer Rebbe to persuade him to join the campaign, but the Rebbe will probably not join

Avreimi Perlstein and Avi Glick, B'Chadrei Charedim 22.12.13

Jerusalem of snow: sights from above

Whilst the capital is covered in snow, Yisrael Burdago from Israel on air photographed the sights of Jerusalem from a helicopter. Gallery

Photography: Yisrael Burdago, B'Chadrei Charedim 22.12.13

Sentence: Rabbi Mordechai Elon will not sit in prison

Three years after the scandal broke, the Jerusalem Magistrates Court sentenced Rabbi Mordechai Elon: six months in jail converted to community service • Rabbi replied: " I will decide whether to appeal in accordance with Da'at Torah. My entire life I worked in public service and I look forward to it." • state representative: "we demanded a year in prison , but we hope that this punishment will deter"

Eli Schlesinger, Behadrey Haredim 20.12.13

Petition against courts: Avoid Forced Circumcision

A woman appealed to the High Court with the assistance of the Ministry of Justice, against the authority of the court to force her son being circumcised - as demanded by her husband

Eli Shlesinger, B'Chadrei Charedim 19.12.13

The end of the Golobnzitz saga: Governors will fund

Welcome initiative of Rabbi Shlomo Waldman, chairman of the Eideh trustees in the USA: A group of wealthy people will finance the construction which will end the battle in Beit Shemesh construction site • Approximate Cost: $ 8 million • Ra'avad Hagaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch welcomed the initiative • until implemented: Satmar faction are preparing again to demonstrate

Eli Cohen, B'Chadrei Charedim 18.12.13

Will Rebbe's campaign take place?

Led by Rebbe of Gur, it was decided on a campaign in answer to the recruitment law • Uncertainty: factor in Hasidus says his Rebbe "will not go out for fund raising only" • Disagreement in Hasidic newspaper headlines: Senior of Agudath Israel furious with Hamevasser • Yated: no reference of journey

Moshe Weisberg and Avrami Pearlstein, Behadrey Haredim 18.12.13

Hgray"l Steinman: "They want to eliminate all of Klal Yisrael'

Dual convention against the recruitment decree • While in Bnei Brak gather dozens of Roshei Yeshiva led by Hgray"l Steinman, also Admorim gathered at the Council of Torah Sages of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem • Hgray"l: "without Torah there is no nation" • Hagaon Rosen in the name of Hgray"l: "Whoever listens to Gedolei Yisrael – will not be harmed" • B'Chadrei Charedim updated regularly at conferences and resolutions

Moshe Weisberg and Avreimi Perlstein, B'Chadrei Charedim 17.12.13