Splinter Gur Group Endorses United Torah Judaism in Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The splinter community of the Gur Hasidic dynasty, led by Rabbi Shaul Alter, has unexpectedly announced its support for the United Torah Judaism party in the upcoming elections. This unprecedented move comes after the community's leadership cited the "difficult situation" of religious Jewry in Israel. The main Gur Hasidic court has remained silent on the election, while the splinter group has historically avoided official endorsements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The splinter community of Gur Hasidim, led by Rabbi Shaul Alter, will vote for United Torah Judaism.
- This is an unprecedented decision for the splinter group since its separation from the main Gur court.
- The community cited the "difficult situation" of religious Jewry and Torah scholars in Israel.
- The main Gur Hasidic court has not yet made any official statement regarding the elections.
- The announcement was made by gabbai Rabbi Yechiel Halperin on Saturday night.
In a significant shift, the splinter community of the Gur Hasidic dynasty, led by Rabbi Shaul Alter, has announced its unprecedented decision to support the United Torah Judaism party in the upcoming elections. The announcement came on Saturday night following the community's third meal at their central study hall on Yosef Ziv Street. Gabbai Rabbi Yechiel Halperin read the declaration, stating it was given under the instruction of Rabbi Shaul Alter.
The statement explained that the decision was prompted by the "difficult situation" facing religious Jewry in Israel, particularly Torah scholars. "According to the Jewish worldview, the advice is prayer and supplication before the Master of the Universe, but we are not exempt from effort, and according to the way of our holy rabbis, we are participating in the upcoming elections and voting for the united United Torah Judaism, Gimel, and those suited to do so, will also make efforts as possible for the success of the list, and salvation is from God," the announcement read.
This move is considered highly unusual for the splinter group, which has historically refrained from active participation or official endorsement of United Torah Judaism since its separation from the main Gur Hasidic court. Meanwhile, the central Gur Hasidic court remains silent regarding the elections, with no official announcement made.
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