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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Chabad Rabbinical Court Issues Election Guidelines, Barring Political Endorsements

The Chabad Rabbinical Court issued a directive stating the movement is apolitical and prohibiting the use of its name in politics. It urged members to vote for the most religious list, as per the Rebbe's instructions.

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What happened

  1. 01Chabad Rabbinical Court forbids political use of movement's name.
  2. 02No individual can speak for Chabad on election matters.
  3. 03Chabad members are barred from serving in Knesset without permission.
  4. 04Followers are urged to vote and influence others.
  5. 05The Rebbe's directive to vote for the most religious list is cited.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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