In an effort to restore order and ensure safety during encounters with the Sanzer Rebbe, the Sanzer Chassidus has announced the creation of a new committee charged with regulating the flow of chassidim as they approach the Rebbe for a brachah.

The announcement was made on Friday evening in the main beis medrash of the Sanzer Rebbe in Kiryat Sanz, Netanya. The newly formed group is made up of selected avreichim whose role will be to guide participants during the traditional passage before the Rebbe.

The gabbai’im of the chassidus, Rav Avraham Dovid Shechter and Rav Dov Berish Shtemer, explained that in recent times the established order has deteriorated during gatherings in the Sanzer court, at times reaching the level of an actual danger to life.

They wrote that with the blessing and authorization of the Sanzer Rebbe, the decision was made to establish a dedicated group of avreichim who will stand watch and clearly direct chassidim how to proceed during each occasion of passing before the Rebbe. The new system will operate in an organized and appropriate manner, with separate routes designated for avreichim and for bochurim.

According to the announcement, beginning this week—starting with the Shabbos night tish, as will be publicized—every individual has both the obligation and the merit to follow the instructions of the committee.

The gabbai’im emphasized that adherence to the new guidelines will help be mekadeish Sheim Shomayim, uphold the dignity of the Sanzer court, and show proper respect for others.

In their message, the gabbai’im cited Rashi’s commentary on the approach of Klal Yisroel at the time of Matan Torah. Rashi explains that the earlier approach was fitting and respectful, with the younger honoring the elders and allowing them to go first, and the elders honoring the leaders. In contrast, the Torah later describes a disorderly approach, in which the young pushed the elders and the elders pushed the leaders, a model the chassidus seeks to avoid.

{Matzav.com}