During the motzei Shabbos gathering of Gerrer Chassidim in Yerushalayim, including rabbonim and askanim, it was decided that the Gerrer Chassidus will not support Rabbi Meir Porush in his bid to become the next mayor of Yerushalayim. While no one actually came out and said the words, the hints and tone of the gathering were quite clear and the message was understood.
Thousands of chassidim were on hand to hear Rav Yaakov Litzman, gathering in the Beis Yaakov Seminary Building. "I will speak of more technical matters and then you will hear from the rabbonim,? stated Litzman.
Litzman reminded the audience that 15 year ago, Porush ran in the mayoral race competing against Teddy Kollek and Ehud Olmert. "Porush teamed up with Olmert and then called for our support too,? stated Litzman. His message was clear.
Following Litzman was Rav Asher Nauhauz Shlita, Rosh Yeshiva Siftei Tzedek in Chatzor HaGlilit and a member of the Gerrer Vaad Chinuch of the Rebbe Shlita. He spoke of the difficulties and events surrounding Chinuch Atzmai, stating this is critical and the situation is difficult, with many attacking chareidi education. He stressed Chinuch Atzmai is essential to ensure children learn to recite Shema Yisrael. "The situation was improved when we were all united we must unite for the common goal.?
Rav Yosef Kupperburg, the Chairman of Agudas Yisrael confirmed the difficult of the present situation. His message was clear to all present, the Gerrer would not work towards a Porush victory in his mayoral bid.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
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