Kfar Chabad Wedding Hall Closed By Rov After “Events Bordering On Immodesty”
An uproar broke out Friday in Kfar Chabad after the town’s rabbi, Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi, ordered the closure of local wedding halls until further notice.
The decision was made following “events bordering on immodesty” that, according to him, took place at the Beit Zlata hall.
In a sharp letter distributed to residents, Rabbi Ashkenazi wrote: “Following events bordering on immodesty on the part of the groom and bride that occurred this week at the hall, and after unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue, I hereby announce the closure of Beit Zlata hall for weddings until further notice.”
Following Rabbi Ashkenazi’s letter, the management of Beit Rivka announced the closure of two halls in Kfar Chabad B – Beit Zlata and the main hall. Only the event tent in Kfar Chabad will continue to operate as usual.
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Three Weeks
Who gets married during the 3 weeks anyway?
P. McDonald
That is why they closed it this time. So they don’t loose any money and the Rabbi looks like a hero
Upholding Standards
How refreshing to see a Rov committed to maintaining high standards of tznius!
Yankel
Better late than never. Moshiach NOW
Yanki
This may sound like a communist report.
But I gotta say I’m surprised in a good way. Nice to see rabbonim taking matters seriously with backbone. In this case, unfortunately overdue.
If the crown Heights rabbonim wouldnt only mesader kiddusin but attend the weddings too… Hopefully some standards will be restored.