Zehut's Feiglin Calls to End Yeshiva Student Funding
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Moshe Feiglin, number two on Bezalel Smotrich's Knesset list, called to stop state funding for yeshiva students. His remarks, made on Avi Shushan's podcast, have sparked concern within the Haredi community. Haredi sources stated that Feiglin's position requires scrutiny of the list's actual stances, especially following prior criticisms from Smotrich.
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- Moshe Feiglin, number two on Bezalel Smotrich's Knesset list, called to end state funding for yeshiva students.
- Feiglin's statement was made during an interview on Avi Shushan's podcast.
- The remarks have raised questions about the list's stance on the Haredi public and Torah scholars.
- Haredi sources issued a warning, calling Feiglin's statement a "red flag" for those who value Torah study.
- These sources urged the Haredi public to examine parties' actions and positions, not just election-time statements.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party and number two on the list led by Bezalel Smotrich for the Knesset, has called to cease state funding for Torah students. Speaking on a podcast hosted by media personality Avi Shushan, Feiglin stated, "We must stop funding yeshiva students."
Feiglin's position, immediately after Smotrich and ahead of senior Religious Zionism figures Orit Strock and Simcha Rothman on the electoral list, has drawn attention. His remarks follow previous statements by Smotrich critical of the Haredi public, raising questions about the list's stance on Torah scholars and the Haredi community.
Haredi sources reacted to Feiglin's comments, warning that they should be a "red flag" for anyone who values Torah study. They emphasized that Feiglin is not a fringe candidate but holds a high position on the list. These sources urged the Haredi public to scrutinize the actual actions, lists, and positions of political parties, rather than accepting campaign overtures and declarations at face value. They added that at a time when Torah study faces significant challenges, the Haredi public should consider who has genuinely supported them and who is seeking their trust, especially when a leading figure on a list has called for ending yeshiva student funding, alongside Smotrich's prior criticisms of the Haredi community.
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