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Security08:30 · Jul 8

Sadigura Institutions Dispute in Jerusalem Moves to Israel's Supreme Court

By שאול כהנא
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Sadigura Institutions Dispute in Jerusalem Moves to Israel's Supreme Court
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The ongoing conflict over control of the Sadigura institutions in Jerusalem has escalated to Israel's Supreme Court. Justice David Mintz ruled that the interim injunction issued by Judge Aryeh Romanov, requested by the Jerusalem faction, will remain in effect until the Supreme Court issues a further decision. This ruling freezes all unilateral actions within the Sadigura association, including changes to its organizational structure, board composition, or property, maintaining the status quo until the court's final ruling.

The dispute involves rival Sadigura Hasidic groups, with tensions intensifying in recent weeks. Supporters, reportedly from Bnei Brak, have repeatedly attempted to seize control of the Jerusalem institutions by force, leading to violent clashes. Just after Justice Mintz's decision, another attempt was made to break into the room of the Sadigura Rebbe in Jerusalem, following a similar incident the previous week.

This Supreme Court involvement marks a significant turning point in the bitter struggle over the Sadigura institutions. Until the court's final verdict, no side may implement changes that could alter the current situation. The legal battle will determine the future leadership and management of the Sadigura institutions in Jerusalem, while the community remains on edge amid ongoing confrontations.

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