Top Rabbi Slams Calls to Boycott Elections
Rabbi Dov Landau, a prominent Haredi leader, has strongly condemned calls within the Haredi sector to boycott upcoming Knesset elections. Speaking at a closed meeting with representatives of the Degel HaTorah faction in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Landau described those encouraging abstention from voting, whether for protest or anti-Zionist reasons, as acting out of "wickedness or foolishness."
He unequivocally advocated for active participation in the political system to safeguard the interests of the Haredi public. "Woe to him, woe to him, who incites not to go to the elections - and I do not wish to continue," Rabbi Landau stated forcefully to those present.
His remarks reflect the mainstream position of the Lithuanian Haredi leadership, which views participation in elections as a crucial tool for securing budgets for the community's educational institutions and public services. The rabbi's sharp criticism targets fringe elements within the Haredi community promoting electoral boycotts.
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