Satmar Rabbis Unite for Torah Scroll Ceremony in Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Satmar rabbis from all factions gathered in Jerusalem for a Torah scroll dedication ceremony. In the US, the Satmar Rebbe warned students against Zionism and technology. Political endorsements included a call to vote for United Torah Judaism by Rabbi Shneur Zalman Alter's gabbai, while the Ziditshov community remained silent. Other events included various Hasidic celebrations and a report of vandalism at a Polish Jewish cemetery.
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- Satmar rabbis from all factions attended a Torah scroll dedication in Jerusalem.
- The Satmar Rebbe in the US warned students against Zionism and technology.
- Rabbi Shneur Zalman Alter's gabbai called for votes for United Torah Judaism.
- The Ziditshov Hasidic community is silent on election support due to a family issue.
- Vandalism was reported at the Jewish cemetery in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Poland.
A Torah scroll, donated by Shimon Shimhon in memory of his late wife, was brought into the main sanctuary of the Satmar Hasidic community in Jerusalem. The celebratory event was attended by all Satmar rabbis from various factions, as well as the Rebbes of Rachmistrivka, Skuleni, Mebakesh Emunah, and Rabbi Shneur Zalman Alter, among others.
In other news, the Satmar Rebbe in the United States delivered a strong address to thousands of his students, warning them to avoid Zionism, refrain from driving, and abstain from technology. He also spoke on matters of Jewish law and legend.
Separately, the Rebbe of Mebakesh Emunah visited the community of Emanuel in the Samaria region, focusing on spiritual encouragement rather than political campaigning. Meanwhile, the Rebbe of Bitskiv, who generally aligns with Satmar's views, surprised his followers by calling for votes for an established Haredi party, despite criticism of Haredi lawmakers. He underwent a heart catheterization the following morning.
In politics, the gabbai (sexton) of Rabbi Shneur Zalman Alter announced a call to vote for the United Torah Judaism party in the presence of the Rosh Yeshiva (head of the yeshiva), marking a shift after years of abstention. The Ziditshov Hasidic community in Bnei Brak remains silent on election support, reportedly due to the imprisonment of the Rebbe's grandson, leading some within the community to join the Gur Hasidim's protest.
Additional reports covered a Bar Mitzvah celebration for the grandson of the Rebbe of Zutchka, a Hilula (commemoration) event by the former Brigadier General and Rebbe of Pishkany in Jerusalem, and a Brit Milah (circumcision) for a great-grandson of the Slonim Rebbe. The article also mentioned a vandalism incident at the Jewish cemetery in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Poland, and a phone-in prayer session at the grave of Rabbi of Ribenitz in Monsey, New York, for Jerusalem residents.
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