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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Gur Rabbi Issues Voting Order, But Lacks Call to Action

The Grand Rabbi of Gur has ordered his followers to vote for United Torah Judaism, but the directive lacks a call for active campaigning. This is a departure from past elections where the Hasidic dynasty was a major force in mobilization.

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What happened

  1. 01The Grand Rabbi of Gur ordered followers to vote for United Torah Judaism, but without a call to action.
  2. 02This directive omits the traditional active campaigning and mobilization seen in past elections.
  3. 03Political factions warn of consequences for coalition roles if Gur Hasidim show indifference on election day.
  4. 04The Gur Hasidic dynasty has historically been a key operational force for the party.
  5. 05Concerns exist that the minimal instruction may lead to lower voter turnout among followers.

Political figures warn that if Gur Hasidim do not actively participate, it will impact post-election coalition resource and position allocations.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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