Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right Israeli security minister, visited the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn and joined a community event at Essen New York Deli. While his visit to the Chabad center was marked by controversy and protests, the cholent night at Essen sought to create an inclusive atmosphere, welcoming the public to engage with him freely. This contrasted sharply with previous events that required secrecy to avoid protests against Ben-Gvir's extremist views, highlighting divisions within the Jewish community regarding his political stances and acceptance.
"The tone was very different than at Ben-Gvir's other local appearances, where details were kept hidden to avoid protests due to his controversial reputation."
"This week, according to a viral WhatsApp message, Ben-Gvir would be joining in for a Cholent & chill matzav, welcoming everyone free of charge."
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