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Top Rabbi Declares Existential Battle for Torah Scholars

By ישראל זאב לוונטהל לוונטהל
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Dov Landau, a prominent Haredi rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva (head of a religious seminary), declared on Sunday that the world of Torah study is facing a "fateful and existential battle." Speaking at an event in the city of Elad, Rabbi Landau stressed the critical importance of this struggle for those who dedicate their lives to religious scholarship.

His remarks were made following a special holiday lesson delivered at the new Slabodka Beit Midrash (study hall) in Elad. Rabbi Landau began his address with a prayer for divine assistance to nullify harsh decrees against the Jewish people.

He elaborated on the significance of the current situation, stating, "The entire world of Torah stands now before a fateful and existential battle. This is not a regular battle, this is a battle for the Torah itself! This is a battle for the Torah scholars! And one must not take this lightly."

Concluding his speech, Rabbi Landau blessed the attendees, praying they would merit divine aid to continue their Torah studies with deep concentration and renewed vigor, fully immersed in their learning.

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