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Belzer Rebbe Embracing ‘Off the Derech’ Former Chassidim

The Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, during Purim celebrations, March 11, 2009. Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, the fifth and present Rebbe of the Chasidic dynasty of Belz, has declared a ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Belzer Hassidim Hold World Conclave; Name Youth As Belzer Rebbe

Twelve-year-old Issacher Dov “Berele” Rokeach will be named the new Belzer Rebbe when he reaches the age of 18, it was decided here today at a meeting of some 2,000 Belzer Hassidim, including 100 ...
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Belzer Rebbe Hospitalized in Jerusalem, Surgery Planned for Monday

The Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach is scheduled to undergo surgery on Monday morning after having been admitted with severe pain on Sunday to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem.
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Belzer Rebbe Claims Begin’s Attacks on European Leaders May Be Arousing Dormant Anti-semitism

Criticism of Premier Menachem Begin by the Belzer rebbe has increased speculation here that the Premier may be in trouble with at least part of his ultra-Orthodox constituency. Rabbi Yissachar Dov ...