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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

Secret Rabbinical Council Guides Ultra-Orthodox Political Parties

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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A secret council of ten rabbis, led by Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, has been revealed as the supreme rabbinical authority guiding the political activities of Israel's ultra-Orthodox public. Operating behind the scenes, this body influences political decisions for the Haredi community. The council's existence and its role in shaping political engagement were disclosed for the first time.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • A secret council of ten rabbis, led by Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, guides ultra-Orthodox political parties.
  • This rabbinical committee functions as the supreme spiritual authority for the Haredi public.
  • The council operates behind the scenes, influencing political decisions.
  • The revelation provides insight into the spiritual leadership of the ultra-Orthodox community.
  • The full list of the ten rabbis has not yet been published.

A previously undisclosed council of ten rabbis serves as the supreme rabbinical authority guiding the political activities of the ultra-Orthodox public in Israel. The council is headed by Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer and operates behind the scenes to influence political decisions.

The existence and composition of this influential body were revealed for the first time, shedding light on the spiritual leadership that shapes the political landscape for a significant segment of the Haredi community. The council's decisions and guidance are considered paramount by the parties it advises.

While the full list of rabbis was not provided in this excerpt, the report emphasizes the significant role this committee plays in the political and religious life of the ultra-Orthodox sector. This revelation offers a deeper understanding of the internal mechanisms governing Haredi political engagement.

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