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Culture22:01 · 1h ago

Rabbi Permits Vows at Nadvorna Hasidic Court

By זאב בלוי
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir, the Rebbe of Nadvorna, has granted permission for the annulment of vows, a ritual known as 'Hatarat Nedarim,' to be performed at the Hasidic court. This decision allows individuals to formally release themselves from vows they may have made. The Nadvorna Hasidic dynasty is a prominent Hasidic group with a significant following.

The practice of Hatarat Nedarim is traditionally performed before the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, to allow individuals to start the new year unburdened by unfulfilled vows. The permission granted by Rabbi Yitzchak Meir signifies a move to facilitate this spiritual cleansing for his followers.

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