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Karlin Rebbe Condemns Violent Extremists Who Attacked Him in Mea Shearim

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 18, 2026

What happened

The Karlin Rebbe was attacked by ultra-Orthodox extremists in Mea Shearim for supporting Haredi enlistment in the IDF. He condemned the violence, thanked his followers for protection, and urged nonviolent resolution. This reflects a broader shift in the Karlin Hasidic community toward engagement with state institutions.

01Karlin Rebbe was attacked by extremists in Mea Shearim after attending a family event.
02Attackers opposed his support for Haredi enlistment in the IDF.
03Rebbe thanked followers for preventing escalation but condemned violence.
04He urged resolving conflicts without physical force, especially during Elul.
05Karlin Hasidic community has shifted toward encouraging enlistment and education.
06This is not the first attack on the Rebbe for his pro-enlistment stance.

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