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“Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat visited the Shaare Chessed home of HaGaon HaRav Shmuel Auerbach Shlita, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Yitzchak Pindrus and Chareidi Affairs Advisor Avraham Kroizer. Seeking to avoid a repeat of the rock attack against the mayor during his recent visit to the Kalever Rebbe Shlita, security this time around was far more extensive, with security agents ready to react to any attempt to disturb the peace. Mayor Barkat told R’ Auerbach that recent events are sad, stressing nothing will be accomplished through violence.Pindrus opened the meeting with words of praise for the mayor, regarding his concern for chareidi residents - citing the mayor’s efforts to ensure funding for chareidi mosdos. ” more@The Yeshiva World