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News and updates about Gur Hasidim

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.

Ashdod rabbi orders religious certification of wigs

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.

Leader of major Gerrer hasidic group: 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.

Haredi group prepares thousands of packages 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Supreme Court: Respond to Gur groom's appeal

Haredi group to leave Haifa?

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

Haredi group to leave Haifa?

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.

Israeli court bars hasidim from using bomb shelter as synagogue

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.

Gur Hassidic movement bans emergency responders

Gur hasidim in Arad fight police officers

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

Gur hasidim in Arad fight police officers

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.

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

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.

Thousands of Gur hasidim protest 'Arad synagogue desecration'