Definitions
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- noun a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
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Examples
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From an analysis of election booths located in areas heavily populated by Gerer hassidim, it appears that many did.
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Many Ger hassidim actually voted for his secular rival, Nir Barkat, helping him win.
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Many Ger hassidim actually voted for his secular rival, Nir Barkat, helping him win.
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There are also eyewitness accounts of Gerrer hassidim openly campaigning against Porush, shouting slogans such as: “Save Jerusalem from the Taliban.”
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From an analysis of election booths located in areas heavily populated by Gerer hassidim, it appears that many did.
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There are contradicting accounts on whether or not Alter ordered his hassidim to vote for Barkat.
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Ger hassidim say that Porush forced himself on the haredi public without receiving rabbinic backing for his candidacy.
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And then the hassidim who are divided in dozens of sects, some very open (Habad, Brastlav) and some extremely closed and intolerant (Satmar, Toldat Aharon…) and anti-Zionists.
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There are also eyewitness accounts of Gerrer hassidim openly campaigning against Porush, shouting slogans such as: “Save Jerusalem from the Taliban.”
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There are contradicting accounts on whether or not Alter ordered his hassidim to vote for Barkat.
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