Various news sources are confirming the discovery of shatnez in talleisim in two prominent chassidic communities in the New York region, Skvere and Belz.
There are conflicting reports as to the percentage of talleisim found to contain shatnez, with some stating the incidents are higher among Belz while others say the opposite is true. They are not competing chas v'sholom, but the figures are just an effort to provide a measure of clarity as the shatnez story unfolds, with many chassidim still waiting to test their talleisim, seeking to rule out any doubt as to the spiritual integrity of the beged.
What is for certain is there is much pain and soul-searching taking place as frum yidden who are meticulous in their observance of mitzvos once again find themselves in the heart of another storm, one which they 'stumbled across', one being compared by some to the infamous Monsey meat scandal, which also involved many many prominent members of the frum community as well as their rabbonim.
The two chassidic courts traditionally purchase their talleisim from Turkish wool, found to be at the source of the problem. In addition, while many talleisim were non- shatnez Baruch Hashem, the hidur was also not present, with Belzer chassidim explaining they go to great lengths and expense to buy the specially made Turkish talleisim which were supposed to be made of 100% wool, but testing shows otherwise, testifying to the fact the talleisim include polyester and other non-wool fibers.
Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael are breathing a sigh of relief, learning their religious garments come from a different source, one that is not engulfed in the shatnez storm that has infected communities in N. America.
Some veteran shatnez testers are stating that one may wish to inspect one's tallis as a midos chassidus, stating emphatically this is not necessary, but perhaps a move that will provide a modicum of enhancement to one's observance of mitzvos.
As YWN prepares this article for posting, information has reached our newsroom in Yerushalayim that�on Monday night at 6:00pm, the Belz Machzikei Hadas Beis Din in Yerushalayim will convene in an urgent session to discuss the shatnez found in talleisim.
(Yechiel Spira - YWN Israel)
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