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Degel HaTorah leader backs car protest as ultra-Orthodox turnout widens
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago
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Organizers of today’s car protest say Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has endorsed the demonstration, which they expect will draw many more ultra-Orthodox drivers. The expanded participation is expected to cause major traffic disruptions on key roads in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch backed the car protest and blessed its participants.
- 02Organizers expect thousands of additional Lithuanian Haredi drivers to join today.
- 03Major traffic disruptions are expected on central roads across Israel.
- 04Rekhasim and Telz Stone residents are organizing large convoy departures.
- 05The Gur Rebbe ordered his driver to join, and Slonim also called for participation.
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