In this crucial time for Klal Yisroel, the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah has issued a call regarding our duty to participate in the democratic process. As the Moetzes statement below explains, participating in the election process is not merely a civic responsibility, but a profound expression of our commitment to the well-being of our fellow Jews wherever they reside.
May our collective efforts be mekadeish Sheim Shomayim and bring about bracha and hatzlacha to Klal Yisroel.
[Free Translation]
The third day of the parsha of “Vera’u kol amei ha’aretz ki Sheim Hashem nikra alecha” – Ki Savo 5784.

Rav Kalman Ber has been chosen as Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi for the upcoming decade. In the second voting round, he secured a 77-58 victory over Rav Micha Halevi, after an initial election earlier this month left both candidates with an equal number of votes.
Previously, Rav Ber held the position of Ashkenazi city rabbi in Netanya. He received strong backing from the Degel HaTorah party.
After the first voting round, Rav Ber gained additional support from those who opposed Rav Halevi. Rav Halevi had initially committed to refraining from running unless selected by a designated committee to represent the Religious Zionist community.
Rav Halevi garnered support from Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party and Shas.

Thousands gathered in Bnei Brak to honor those who have fallen in the ongoing war. The event included the completion of 2,000 masechtos of Mishnah and Gemara, which had been learned over recent months in memory of the fallen.
Various rabbonim attended, including Rav Meir Mazuz, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Kisei Rachamim, Chief Rabbi Rav Dovid Yosef, and former Chief Rabbi Rav Yisroel Meir Lau.
In his speech, Rav Yosef addressed the topic of chareidi army enlistment, stating, “We care about the people of Israel. We feel the nation’s pain and study to merit the soldiers.”
Rav Mazuz spoke about the importance of remembering those who serve in battle, affirming that “their (heavenly) wages are guaranteed.”

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari z”l. Rabbi Harari’s legacy as an educator, mentor, and leader endures, leaving an indelible mark on thousands of lives, both within his community and far beyond.

On Wednesday a Chabad school in Kyiv, Ukraine suffered “significant structural damage” following a Russian drone attack.
Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, confirmed the strike occurred, along with local authorities.  The drone attack damaged the Perlina school, part of the Or Avner Chabad educational network.
Baruch Hashem no one was injured inside the school, however 9 people were injured in a nearby  multistory residential building, according to the Kyiv Military Administration.

Only days away from the November 5th Presidential election, new signs supporting former President Trump have begun to appear in Frum communities.
The signs match the branding of similar pro-Trump signs around the US, and feature “Trump” in large letters, along with the phrase “Good for the Jews” in Hebrew.   In smaller letters at the bottom of the sign, the words “Yidden for Trump” are written, along with the phrase “Stop Kvetching, Start Voting,” transliterated with Hebrew letters.
The signs originally began appearing in the Frum community of Teaneck, NJ, and have now began spreading to additional Frum neighborhoods.

In response to inquiries from roshei yeshiva regarding whether to interrupt or shorten bein hazemanim and how to instruct talmidim on their behavior during this time, Rav Asher Deutsch stated, “The arrangements and regulations of the yeshivos are founded on the heights of holiness and were established by our revered rabbeim, may their memories be a blessing. We have no authority to change them in any way.”
Rav Deutsch emphasized the importance of maintaining the regular bein hazemanim schedule during this period, particularly in light of the current state of distress affecting the Jewish people.

Excitement is building as Moisha’s/KRM Supermarket, known for its incredible prices, announces the opening of a new location in Howell, New Jersey, at the former Stop & Shop on Route 9 North, just minutes from Lakewood.
This expansion marks the supermarket’s third location, following its successful outlets in Boro Park and Flatbush.
The supermarket was famously founded by the late baal chesed and baal tzedakah, Reb Moish Binik zt”l.
The new store will be situated at 4861 US-9 in Howell, making it one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the world.

A highly-anticipated Dina D’malchusa Dina event will be held TONIGHT, Wednesday night, October 30, at 8:00 PM, at the Lakewood High School Auditorium in Lakewood, NJ.
This event follows the recent success of a similar gathering in Boro Park, which brought together over 1,500 men and women under the auspices of Agudath Israel’s KnowUs division. The Boro Park event was both powerful and timely, emphasizing the importance of upholding the highest standards of ethical and financial conduct as Torah Jews, especially in our interactions with secular society.

Rav Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar of Kiryas Yoel in Upstate New York announced that he endorsed former President Donald Trump for president.
A mock Satmar ballot, which offered guidance in Yiddish for whom to vote for, showed votes cast for Democrats in nine of the 11 federal, state and local races. However, Trump received the rebbe’s approval, reportedly following discussions among the leadership of the Chassidic group.
An Israeli media report that JNS was unable to verify indicates that Satmar leadership was concerned about the possible implications for Jews if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes president.