Top Rabbi Urges Haredi Vote for United Torah Judaism in 'Fateful' Election
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Rabbi Dov Lando called on the public to vote for United Torah Judaism in upcoming elections, calling them "fateful elections for the Torah and its students." He reiterated the obligation to vote, citing the Chazon Ish's directive, and urged maximum support for the party. The rabbi also emphasized the importance of dedicated Torah study, especially with the start of the winter learning session.
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- Rabbi Dov Lando urged voting for United Torah Judaism in "fateful elections for the Torah and its students."
- He stressed the absolute obligation to vote, citing the Chazon Ish's directive.
- Rabbi Lando instructed supporters to vote for the party represented by the letter Gimmel.
- The elections are described as crucial for the continuation of Torah study.
- He called for full devotion to Torah learning during the upcoming six-month winter session.
Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva (head of a religious seminary), urged the public on Thursday to vote for the United Torah Judaism party in the upcoming elections, describing them as "fateful elections for the Torah and its students." He spoke at a large gathering in Beit Shemesh attended by thousands, including city rabbis and yeshiva deans.
Rabbi Lando emphasized that the directive of Rabbi Chazon Ish, a revered 20th-century sage, regarding the obligation to participate in elections remains in effect. "Our Rabbi Chazon Ish instructed that it is an absolute obligation to vote in these elections, and one must not abstain for any reason or excuse," Rabbi Lando stated, adding that anyone claiming otherwise is mistaken and misleading others.
He further elaborated on the significance of the upcoming elections for the world of Torah study, stressing the collective responsibility to ensure that Torah learning can continue. "Therefore, it is incumbent upon everyone to fulfill the instruction of the Chazon Ish, to vote for Gimmel (the letter representing United Torah Judaism), and to work for the list's maximum success," he instructed.
Rabbi Lando also addressed the importance of intense Torah study, particularly as the winter learning session, which will span six months in a leap year, is about to begin. He called for complete devotion to learning, stating, "Let us all ascend together in the study of God's Torah, which is the secret and foundation of Judaism in the Land of Israel and everywhere."
