Gerrer Hasidim

Belzer and Gerrer hasidim to celebrate in Jerusalem

Two large hasidic sects celebrate in separate weddings in Jerusalem, with tens of thousands expected to attend each event.

Leader of major Gerrer hasidic group: Vote for haredi parties

In a recording, Gur's Rabbi Shaul Alter can be heard instructing followers to 'use intellect to control emotions,' vote for haredi parties.

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Haredi group prepares thousands of packages for Ukraine refugees

Within one day, Gerrer hasidim in Ashdod collect thousands of packages of new clothes, toys, and linens for Ukraine refugees.

Teen girls won't return to parents' home - for now

In court hearing, judge says teen girls who went 'missing' will live with a different family temporarily.

Two 'missing' girls were not kidnapped, their sister says

2 girls from the Gerrer hasidic sect were reported missing. Their sister says the girls requested to live with her, due to family problems.

Coronavirus: Hasidic groups ban unvaccinated from synagogues

Hasidic sects publish announcement urging followers to get coronavirus vaccine - or not join community prayers on Rosh Hashanah.

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim

'We cannot ignore the recent disasters,' Supreme Court writes in response to appeal to allow wedding with thousands of participants.

Supreme Court: Respond to Gur groom's appeal

Supreme Court orders Jerusalem municipality, police, to respond to appeal by hasidic groom on why wedding cannot be held.

Schism in Ger Chassidus: 'We'll kill you if you come here again'

Young man from Gerrer breakaway group attempts to enter Ger synagogue, attacked by chassidim.

'Mother, we'll always remember, we hope you can forgive us now'

Daughter of Esti Weinstein, former Gerrer hassid who committed suicide in her car, writes of pain, loss, and confusion in emotional eulogy.

Esti Weinstein will be given secular burial

Former Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein will be given a secular burial, not a Haredi one as her family requested.

Search for mother of seven ends in tragedy

Woman found dead in car near Ashdod beach after leaving note about her 'difficult' situation.