Gerrer Hasidim

1000s celebrate at wedding of Gerrer Rebbi's granddaughter

The chupah ceremony was held on the rooftop of the large Beit Midrash in Jerusalem and was broadcast on large screens for all participants.

Despite ceasefire:

Gerrer Rebbe: Don't return to yeshiva on northern border

Gerrer yeshiva students at the Hatzor Haglilit yeshiva instructed to remain in Jerusalem for the time being, despite ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Home Front restrictions removed

Gerrer hasidim to hold Rosh Hashanah events as usual

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.

Ashdod rabbi orders religious certification of wigs

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.

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.

The character of the Gaon Rabbi Shamai Ginzburg (1905-1997)

Rabbi Shamai Ginzburg, one of the heroes of the Vienna conversion affair, was a Gur Hasid and an avid Zionist.

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.

With a small Torah scroll: 'Second hakafot' in Gur

Thousands of Gur hasidim attend 'second hakafot' at study hall, as their Grand Rabbi dances with a Torah scroll.

The Changing of an Era, Part V: Rav Hutner and Israeli Gedolim

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.

UTJ heading for a split?

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?

An open letter about the conflict in Gur

I respectfully call on anyone with influence in the Gur community to do their part to put an end to the violence.

Within a day:

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.

Jerusalem mayor signs permit for largest synagogue in the world

Ger synagogue covers 377,000 square feet and was built to the highest standards of safety and beauty.

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.

Hasidic leader contracts coronavirus

Gerrer Rebbe contracts coronavirus during trip abroad, despite third dose of coronavirus vaccine.

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.

End of Passover at Gur: First gathering in over a year

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.

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.

Ongoing arson attacks on haredi-owned stores in Arad

Local residents allege the attacks are the result of incitement against the haredi community, blaming them for spreading coronavirus.

'Haredi community now seeks to reach herd immunity'

Public relations rep. from haredi community says haredim saw that COVID restrictions didn't help, and thus gave up on them.

Haredi group to leave Haifa?

Health Ministry report noting air pollution leads Gur rebbe to give followers blessing to leave northern stronghold.

Israeli court bars hasidim from using bomb shelter as synagogue

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim to allow synagogue to remain in bomb shelter.

Agudat Yisrael will run in one list; Degel threatening

Agudat Yisrael convenes, decides all factions will run one list to councils throughout country. Degel still threatens separate run.

Netanyahu refuses coalition with haredi break-off faction

As Draft Law dispute threatens to topple government, prime minister rejects coalition with Degel Hatorah.

Gerrer Hasidim defeat Arad municipality in court

Magistrate's Court judge cancels indictments against 20 hasidic families accused of placing gas balloons without building permit.

Great-grandson of Gerrer Rebbe killed in traffic accident

1 killed, six injured when car carrying haredi students overturns on way back from Meron.

Hassidic leader nixes Poland trips over Holocaust Law

Gerrer Rebbe tells students to avoid traveling to Poland for yahrzeit of due to Holocaust censorship law.

Gur Hassidic movement bans emergency responders

Gur bans members from volunteering as paramedics or with police department, warns children of volunteers will be removed from school.

It's official: Health Minister resigns over Shabbat train work

Resignation letter submitted this morning to take effect in 48 hours. Litzman to Arutz Sheva: 'I'm disappointed I didn't stop desecration.'

Lapid in Arad: Battle not over religion, but over money

Yair Lapid visits Arad and attacks haredi minister: 'It's ridiculous that a minister would attend a violent rally.'

MK Glick in Arad following clashes between haredim, secular Jews

MK Yehuda Glick meets with representatives of both sides following riots, says secular Jews and haredim have real desire for dialogue.

Haredi and secular Jews clash violently in Arad

Gur hasidim and secular Jews clash violently in the southern city of Arad Saturday night.

'It's worth being arrested or killed for Jerusalem's liberation'

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.'

Gur hasidim in Arad fight police officers

Arad municipal workers remove political signs, Gur hasidim begin physical fight.

Watch: 25,000 rally in Jerusalem against 'synagogue desecration'

Tens of thousands of Gur hasidim and their supporters rally in Jerusalem as struggle for Arad synagogue continues.

Thousands of Gur hasidim protest 'Arad synagogue desecration'

Thousands of Gur hasidim gathered in Bnei Brak to protest the 'desecration of Arad synagogue',additional protests due in Ashdod, Jerusalem.

Battle over Arad synagogue continues

Residents claim synagogue was unfairly taken over by newcomers, while haredi leaders accuse mayor of targeting their community.

Arad Vice-Mayor calls on residents to demonstrate at synagogue

In wake of dispute over central Ashkenazi synagogue in Arad, vice mayor Ofer Arzi calls on residents to demonstrate on Shabbat.

Arad residents: We want our synagogue back

Arad residents say provocation is result of Gur community's forceful takeover.

Arad rabbis stand behind mayor

Arab rabbis stand behind mayor after Litzman declares war on city claiming it embitters haredi population's lives.

Litzman invites Shaked to Hassidic wedding

Justice Minister participates in Gerrer hassidic wedding, in a display of closeness between Shaked and Gerrer MK Yaakov Litzman.

Woman dies suddenly a day before son's wedding

Yocheved Hanna Gottleib, 66, tragically collapses and dies 24 hours before her son was to marry.

Mother of Esti Weinstein writes emotional goodbye

Yehudit Irenstein, mother of Esti Weinstein, pens emotional parting letter, pledges to continue caring for daughter's family.

Esti Weinstein saga: Haredi community unfairly maligned?

Debate rages on over suicide of Esti Weinstein. In Facebook post, reporter blasts press for rashly blaming her Gerrer hassidic family

Hundreds attend funeral of Esti Weinstein

Hundreds attend the moving funeral of former Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein, who took her own life two days ago.

'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.

Rebellion in Gur: Hasidim reject new technology regulations

Synagogues shut down as congregants refuse to comply with last week's new regulations regarding cell phone use.

'You can use Whatsapp - but only with secular people'

Gur hasidic sect bans popular cell phone app, rules biblical injunction to honor one's father and mother not applicable to internet users.

Is it Safe For Jews to Visit the Kotel? Rabbis Disagree

Gur Rebbe reportedly bars followers from visiting Western Wall in light of stabbings; Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Jews to visit.

Jerusalem Mayor Kisses Gerrer Hassid by Mistake

Nir Barkat was not aware that the Gerrer (Gur) hassidic sect forbids men from kissing each other. He asked: 'What are they, Muslims?'

Gur Hassidic Synagogues to Close at 9:30, Sharp

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

Gerrer Rebbe, Rabbi Ovadia in Emergency Confab

Shas and UTJ coordinating their moves over attempt to increase hareidi enlistment to IDF.

Litzman: No Compromise on Hareidi Enlistment

Hareidi deputy minister vows no compromise on hareidi IDF enlistment – a hot topic in the 2013 elections.

Rabbis Ifargan, Pinto 'Among Most Wealthy'

Forbes says Rav Pinchas Abuhatzeira's personal wealth is NIS 1.3B, Admor of Gur's is NIS 350M.

Haredi Leadership Denounces Internal Violence

Badatz comes out strongly against severe violence ascribed to Gur hassidim in Jerusalem.