Thousands of Gerrer hasidim from around Israel are expected to spend the Jewish New Year in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, following the Home Front Command's decision to remove restrictions on gatherings in Jerusalem and central Israel.
A hasidic rabbi in Ashdod has warned that Jews should only purchase wigs certified not to have been made using hair derived from a ritual head-shaving practiced in India.
Two large hasidic sects celebrate in separate weddings in Jerusalem, with tens of thousands expected to attend each event.
Rabbi Shamai Ginzburg, one of the heroes of the Vienna conversion affair, was a Gur Hasid and an avid Zionist.
In a recording, Gur's Rabbi Shaul Alter can be heard instructing followers to 'use intellect to control emotions,' vote for haredi parties.
Thousands of Gur hasidim attend 'second hakafot' at study hall, as their Grand Rabbi dances with a Torah scroll.
The epic story of a Gadol Hador who worked to open a yeshiva in Eretz Yisrael and was in close contact with the Torah luminaries there.
MK Moshe Gafni wants to shift balance of power between Degel HaTorah & Agudat Yisrael. And how many votes will they lose to Itamar Ben Gvir?
I respectfully call on anyone with influence in the Gur community to do their part to put an end to the violence.
Within one day, Gerrer hasidim in Ashdod collect thousands of packages of new clothes, toys, and linens for Ukraine refugees.
In court hearing, judge says teen girls who went 'missing' will live with a different family temporarily.
2 girls from the Gerrer hasidic sect were reported missing. Their sister says the girls requested to live with her, due to family problems.
Ger synagogue covers 377,000 square feet and was built to the highest standards of safety and beauty.
Hasidic sects publish announcement urging followers to get coronavirus vaccine - or not join community prayers on Rosh Hashanah.
Gerrer Rebbe contracts coronavirus during trip abroad, despite third dose of coronavirus vaccine.
'We cannot ignore the recent disasters,' Supreme Court writes in response to appeal to allow wedding with thousands of participants.
Supreme Court orders Jerusalem municipality, police, to respond to appeal by hasidic groom on why wedding cannot be held.
More than 10,000 Hasidim participated in celebrations following the last day of Passover in the study hall of the Rebbe of Gur in Jerusalem.
Young man from Gerrer breakaway group attempts to enter Ger synagogue, attacked by chassidim.
Local residents allege the attacks are the result of incitement against the haredi community, blaming them for spreading coronavirus.
Public relations rep. from haredi community says haredim saw that COVID restrictions didn't help, and thus gave up on them.
Health Ministry report noting air pollution leads Gur rebbe to give followers blessing to leave northern stronghold.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim to allow synagogue to remain in bomb shelter.
Agudat Yisrael convenes, decides all factions will run one list to councils throughout country. Degel still threatens separate run.
As Draft Law dispute threatens to topple government, prime minister rejects coalition with Degel Hatorah.
Magistrate's Court judge cancels indictments against 20 hasidic families accused of placing gas balloons without building permit.
1 killed, six injured when car carrying haredi students overturns on way back from Meron.
Gerrer Rebbe tells students to avoid traveling to Poland for yahrzeit of due to Holocaust censorship law.
Gur bans members from volunteering as paramedics or with police department, warns children of volunteers will be removed from school.
Resignation letter submitted this morning to take effect in 48 hours. Litzman to Arutz Sheva: 'I'm disappointed I didn't stop desecration.'
Yair Lapid visits Arad and attacks haredi minister: 'It's ridiculous that a minister would attend a violent rally.'
MK Yehuda Glick meets with representatives of both sides following riots, says secular Jews and haredim have real desire for dialogue.
Gur hasidim and secular Jews clash violently in the southern city of Arad Saturday night.
Rabbi Shlomo Goren tried to persuade Motta Gur to break into Old City before order was issued: 'If they arrest you, I go to jail with you.'
Arad municipal workers remove political signs, Gur hasidim begin physical fight.
Tens of thousands of Gur hasidim and their supporters rally in Jerusalem as struggle for Arad synagogue continues.
Thousands of Gur hasidim gathered in Bnei Brak to protest the 'desecration of Arad synagogue',additional protests due in Ashdod, Jerusalem.
Residents claim synagogue was unfairly taken over by newcomers, while haredi leaders accuse mayor of targeting their community.
In wake of dispute over central Ashkenazi synagogue in Arad, vice mayor Ofer Arzi calls on residents to demonstrate on Shabbat.
Arad residents say provocation is result of Gur community's forceful takeover.
Arab rabbis stand behind mayor after Litzman declares war on city claiming it embitters haredi population's lives.
Justice Minister participates in Gerrer hassidic wedding, in a display of closeness between Shaked and Gerrer MK Yaakov Litzman.
Yocheved Hanna Gottleib, 66, tragically collapses and dies 24 hours before her son was to marry.
Yehudit Irenstein, mother of Esti Weinstein, pens emotional parting letter, pledges to continue caring for daughter's family.
Debate rages on over suicide of Esti Weinstein. In Facebook post, reporter blasts press for rashly blaming her Gerrer hassidic family
Hundreds attend the moving funeral of former Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein, who took her own life two days ago.
Daughter of Esti Weinstein, former Gerrer hassid who committed suicide in her car, writes of pain, loss, and confusion in emotional eulogy.
Former Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein will be given a secular burial, not a Haredi one as her family requested.
Woman found dead in car near Ashdod beach after leaving note about her 'difficult' situation.
Synagogues shut down as congregants refuse to comply with last week's new regulations regarding cell phone use.
Gur hasidic sect bans popular cell phone app, rules biblical injunction to honor one's father and mother not applicable to internet users.
Gur Rebbe reportedly bars followers from visiting Western Wall in light of stabbings; Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Jews to visit.
Nir Barkat was not aware that the Gerrer (Gur) hassidic sect forbids men from kissing each other. He asked: 'What are they, Muslims?'
A spate of latenesses has promoted the Gur Hassidic movement to close its synagogues at 9:30 PM, so students can get a good night's sleep
Shas and UTJ coordinating their moves over attempt to increase hareidi enlistment to IDF.
Hareidi deputy minister vows no compromise on hareidi IDF enlistment – a hot topic in the 2013 elections.
Forbes says Rav Pinchas Abuhatzeira's personal wealth is NIS 1.3B, Admor of Gur's is NIS 350M.
Badatz comes out strongly against severe violence ascribed to Gur hassidim in Jerusalem.
