Desired expansion is a part of an internal dispute that has been ongoing since 1994, when no successor to the rebbe was named. This conflict over the future of the movement stretches back at least 30 years.
The global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement in Brooklyn was closed on Tuesday after some Hasidic men clashed with police and damaged walls in the building.
The global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement in Brooklyn was closed on Tuesday after some Hasidic men clashed with police and damaged walls in the building. The desired expansion is a part of an internal dispute that has been ongoing since the rebbe died in 1994, and no successor has ever been named. This conflict over the future of the movement stretches back at least 30 years. The Hasidic group has been reckoning with an internal dispute since then, which led to a faction clashing with police over a tunnel that had secretly been built to their main synagogue.
Several men were arrested after a dispute over an illegal secret tunnel in a historic synagogue.
The reason for the tunnels creation remains undisclosed.
Those allegedly responsible for constructing the tunnels were arrested for criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and obstructing governmental administration.
City inspectors conducted an emergency structural inspection after police officers stood behind barricades surrounding the headquarters to block a line of young men who wanted to enter the building.
The NYPD has said that the building is now closed pending a structural safety review by city inspectors.
Accuracy
The reason for the tunnels creation remains undisclosed.
A number of individuals were taken into custody and charges are pending as a result of this incident.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'a brawl between police and those who created the passageways' to make it seem like there was a violent confrontation when no evidence of this is provided. Secondly, the author quotes Rabbi Motti Seligson saying that the rebel students from within the movement had secretly broken through walls to create an underground passage beneath a row of office buildings and lecture halls that eventually connected to the synagogue without providing any context or explanation for why they would do this. This is misleading as it implies that there was some sort of malicious intent behind their actions when no evidence of this is provided. Lastly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating that Schneerson led Chabad-Lubavitch for over four decades before his death and drew thousands of visitors each year without providing any context or explanation for why this information is relevant to the article.
Rabbi Motti Seligson's statement that rebel students from within the movement had secretly broken through walls to create an underground passage beneath a row of office buildings and lecture halls without providing any context or explanation for why they would do this.
The brawl between police and those who created the passageways
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Rabbi Motti Seligson as a spokesperson for the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters and stating that he said certain things without providing any evidence or context. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the actions of those who created the tunnels as
Bias
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The article contains several examples of religious bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the group of men arrested for constructing the secret tunnel by referring to them as a 'group of extremist students'. This is an example of using inflammatory language to demonize one side and create a sense of us versus them. Additionally, the article mentions Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's leadership in reinvigorating the Hasidic religious community after World War II, which could be seen as promoting a particular religious ideology over others.
The article mentions Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's leadership in reinvigorating the Hasidic religious community after World War II, which could be seen as promoting a particular religious ideology over others.
The author uses language that dehumanizes the group of men arrested for constructing the secret tunnel by referring to them as a 'group of extremist students'.
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
There are several examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author is a member of the Hasidic Jewish community and reports on topics related to it such as Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and Rabbi Motti Seligson. Additionally, the article mentions Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters which could be seen as an affiliation with this particular sect within Judaism.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and Rabbi Motti Seligson are mentioned in relation to the article's topic
The author is a member of the Hasidic Jewish community
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters as they are affiliated with the Hasidic Jewish community. The article also mentions Rabbi Motti Seligson who is associated with the New York City fire department, which could be a potential conflict of interest.
The author writes about Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in relation to the secret tunnel dispute. The article mentions that several men were arrested after a dispute over the secret tunnel at a Brooklyn synagogue, which is associated with the Hasidic Jewish community.
The author writes about Rabbi Motti Seligson who was involved in negotiating with firefighters during an incident involving a burning building. The article mentions that several men were arrested after a dispute over the secret tunnel at a Brooklyn synagogue, which is associated with the Hasidic Jewish community.
Agitators battled with police over a bizarre, illegally dug tunnel under the historical New York City synagogue.
Several men blasted wooden panels and ripped off coverings that hid the underground pathway as construction crews prepped to fill it in.
The tunnels were designed to reach an abandoned women's mikvah around the corner and exit the building.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it claims that the tunnel was dug by students but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, it states that the purpose of the tunnel remains unknown which contradicts previous reports stating its intended use as an abandoned women's mikvah or ritual bath around the corner and exit from building. Thirdly, it claims that no injuries were reported as a result of this incident but does not provide any information on whether anyone was injured during the riot. Lastly, it quotes sources without disclosing them which is against the rules.
The article states that the tunnel was dug by students but provides no evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority by citing the NYPD's statement without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
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Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the agitators by referring to them as 'rabble-rousers' and implies they are acting against the interests of the synagogue community. Additionally, there is a clear political agenda in play here with references to President Biden's comments on Israel.
The author implies that these actions are against the interests of the synagogue community by referring to them as 'disorderly'
The author uses language that dehumanizes the agitators by referring to them as 'rabble-rousers'
There are multiple examples of ideological bias throughout the article. For example, when describing President Biden's comments on Israel, it is described as a 'sharp reaction'
There are multiple examples of religious bias throughout the article. For example, when describing the tunnel dug under the synagogue, it is described as being designed to reach an abandoned women's mikvah around the corner and exit.
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Conflicts
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Interest (0%)
The article by Chris Eberhart contains multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author has a personal relationship with Rabbi Motti Seligson and is likely to report on the topic in a biased manner.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of illegal digging under synagogues and antisemitic conspiracies. The article mentions that Rabbi Motti Seligson is an expert in Jewish law and was consulted for his opinion on the matter. However, it does not disclose if Rabbi Seligson has any financial ties or personal relationships with those involved in the illegal digging under synagogues.
The global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement in Brooklyn was closed on Tuesday after some Hasidic men clashed with police and damaged walls in the building.
A decades-old fight about the direction of one of New York's most prominent Hasidic Jewish groups tipped into chaos this week, when a faction of the group clashed with the police over a tunnel that had secretly been built to their main synagogue.
The desired expansion is a part of a conflict over the future of the movement that stretches back at least 30 years. The Hasidic group has been reckoning with an internal dispute since the rebbe died in 1994 and no successor has ever been named.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the tunnel as a way to expand the synagogue when there is no evidence of this being true. Secondly, it implies that those who built the tunnel are messianic students and have been acting against mainstream Lubavitcher leadership which contradicts information provided by other sources in the article. Thirdly, it presents an image of chaos and destruction at 770 when there is no evidence to support this claim.
News of the chaos inside 770 spread quickly on social media and was seized upon by anti-Semitic conspiracy theories online which contradicts information provided in other parts of the article.
The motive for building the tunnel was not clear but two men who spoke with some of those arrested said that they believed it was a way to respect the Lubavitcher rebbe, whom they speak of in present tense. This implies that there is no evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains an appeal to authority by citing the actions of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and his teachings. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the conflict between different factions within the Hasidic community as a 'decades-old fight' that has led to chaos. Additionally, there are examples of dichotomous depictions in the article such as portraying some Hasidic men as peaceful and others violent.
The global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement was closed on Tuesday after some Hasidic men clashed with police and damaged walls in the building.
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the Hasidic community and their actions. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who broke through the wall of the synagogue as 'extremist students' and portrays them as a threat to society. Additionally, there are multiple instances where quotes from members of the community are used without context or counter-argumentation, which reinforces their perspective.
Additionally, there are multiple instances where quotes from members of the community are used without context or counter-argumentation
The author uses language that dehumanizes those who broke through the wall of the synagogue as 'extremist students'
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Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The article discusses the expansion of a synagogue and clashes between Hasidic men and police. The authors have personal relationships with sources in the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The article discusses the expansion of a synagogue and clashes between Hasidic men and police. The authors have financial ties to Chassidim as they are members of the Chassidim community.
