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The Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, has instructed his chassidim to delay any travel plans they might have until after Israel’s upcoming national elections on April 9.
The Rebbe told his gabbai (aide) this past Tuesday evening to announce in his name, “Everyone must help, work, act and volunteer for election work to increase the number of people who vote for United Torah Judaism (UTJ). Anyone who has a vehicle should offer to transport people to the polls on Election Day.”
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The edict was issued after a Chassidic businessman in Israel requested a blessing from the Rebbe prior to setting forth on a trip abroad – but instead was told by the Rebbe to wait until after the elections.
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