Ziditchov Hasidic Dynasty Joins Protest, Withholding Election Support
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Ziditchov Hasidic dynasty has joined the Gur dynasty in a silent protest, withholding election endorsements and activities. This move is reportedly driven by the recent imprisonment of the Ziditchov Rebbe's grandson, Shmuel Shmelka Pinter, despite the Rebbe's efforts. The dynasties' silence is causing political uncertainty as parties await their decisions ahead of the upcoming elections.
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- The Ziditchov Hasidic dynasty is joining the Gur dynasty in a silent protest regarding upcoming elections.
- Ziditchov has not announced support for any party and is withholding traditional election activities.
- The protest is reportedly due to the recent 20-day military prison sentence of the Rebbe's grandson, Shmuel Shmelka Pinter.
- The Rebbe's pleas and participation in protests did not prevent his grandson's imprisonment.
- A Ziditchov insider stated they are joining Gur's protest and may not vote.
- Political circles are closely watching the impact of this silence on election strategies.
The Ziditchov Hasidic dynasty is joining the growing protest movement by withholding its traditional election activities and has not yet announced support for any party in the upcoming elections. This follows a similar stance by the Gur Hasidic dynasty, which has also remained silent and refrained from its usual election operations, such as opening campaign headquarters or releasing campaign materials. The Gur dynasty's silence is attributed to internal considerations, possibly related to political alliances or internal tensions.
In Ziditchov, the Rebbe is maintaining complete silence, with no clear directive issued to followers regarding voting. Contrary to speculation linking this decision to financial demands, the primary reason is reportedly the recent imprisonment of the Rebbe's grandson, Shmuel Shmelka Pinter. Pinter served a 20-day sentence in military prison despite the Rebbe's pleas to relevant authorities and his participation in protests alongside other Hasidic groups.
A senior figure in the Ziditchov Hasidut expressed frustration, stating, "Are they looking for us now? Do they suddenly need our votes?" He added, "We are joining Gur's quiet protest. We will not act or mobilize, and who knows if we will even vote." Political circles are closely monitoring these developments, anticipating potential shifts in voting patterns and campaign strategies due to the silence from these influential Hasidic courts.
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