Haredi Leaders Discuss Housing Crisis, Northern Towns Under Fire on Podcast

Member of Knesset Meir Porush and Safed Deputy Mayor Nachman Glabach discussed pressing issues facing the Haredi community and northern Israel on the podcast "Doing Together." The conversation, featured in the podcast's third episode, focused on the development of Hasidic communities in Israel's periphery, the urgent needs of northern towns amid ongoing conflict, and efforts to facilitate the annual pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine.

Glabach, representing the "Young Power" faction of the Agudat Yisrael party, outlined his vision for Safed as a strategic solution to the Haredi housing shortage. He also issued a direct appeal to the government for assistance, highlighting the city's complex challenges while under fire.

Porush, chairman of the Haredi faction of the United Torah Judaism party, shared details about the significant diplomatic efforts underway to help Breslov Hasidim reach Uman for their pilgrimage. The leaders also spoke candidly about the personal toll of public service and their shared experience of losing municipal elections.

A particularly poignant moment occurred when the two were asked what they would do with an unlimited budget for a single goal. MK Porush expressed deep pain over the inadequate response and critical lack of support for families with special needs children.