Gerrer chassidim are planning to meet this motzei Shabbos. Chassidim will address what is being perceived as a major insult to the Rebbe Shlita by Jerusalem mayoral candidate, Rav Meir Porush.
According to reports, it is expected the chassidim will announce they do not plan to support Porush�s bid in the mayoral race � which may result in chassidim placing a blank slip in voting envelopes since it is most unlikely they will vote for a non-frum candidate. The secular media is already questioning if Yerushalayim�s top spot will no longer be in chareidi hands.
It appears issues surrounding Chinuch Atzmai and statements from Porush regarding Arab sovereignty on Har HaBayis have sparked the separation. Now chassidim feel that "there are those among us who believe they should run things, not gedolei yisrael,? stating Porush�s behavior is an affront to the Rebbe Shlita. Gatherings will be held in three locations, Ashdod, Bnei Brak and Yerushalayim.
Prominent chassidim and community elders are expected to take part in what the chareidi media believes will be a major blow to the Porush campaign. Rav Yaakov Litzman is expected to make the announcement that the chassidus will not support Porush.
Ladaat.net reports that it is not totally inconceivable that the Gerrer chassidus will spark other chassidim to follow suit and hold meetings to discuss the Porush bid for the Jerusalem leadership.
In another Porush-related matter, the mayoral hopeful on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement with Shas to gain the party�s support. Regarding the Gerrer story, Porush campaign officials declined comment.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
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