Belz Hassidic Community Launches Election Campaign
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Hundreds of Belz Hassidic community activists and leaders convened to launch their election campaign, aiming to strengthen the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction within United Torah Judaism. The conference, held across Israel, focused on strategy and unity, with speakers highlighting the community's historical struggles and current public influence. Key figures like Deputy Minister Israel Eichler urged active participation, emphasizing the need to counter opposition and secure the future of Torah institutions. The event concluded with a call to action for all members to engage in the campaign.
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- Hundreds of Belz Hassidic activists launched their election campaign at a major unification conference.
- The 'Machzikei Hadat' faction aims to become a central force in the United Torah Judaism leadership.
- Speakers emphasized the community's historical struggles and current need for unity and action.
- Deputy Minister Israel Eichler urged voting as a crucial act of self-preservation for the community.
- The conference outlined strategies and practical steps for the upcoming election day.
Hundreds of activists and community leaders from the Belz Hassidic community gathered for a major conference titled "Belz Unites" to formulate their strategy for the upcoming election campaign. The event, described as historic, brought together all Belz community organizers and representatives from various prayer groups and factions, signaling a growing shift with the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction becoming a central force within the United Torah Judaism public leadership.
Activists from across Israel, from the northern city of Nahariya to Kiryat Gat in the south, attended the gathering. Prior to the main conference, leaders of the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction and municipal representatives held a preliminary meeting to finalize the campaign's tone and style. Aaron Elbaum, Deputy Mayor of Bnei Brak, addressed the attendees, outlining recent party developments aimed at strengthening the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction and emphasizing a future of collaboration across the Haredi spectrum.
The main conference began with MC Amram Dierenfeld highlighting the critical juncture for the Haredi community and the responsibility of Belz adherents to lead the campaign for Agudat Yisrael. He noted the establishment of a dedicated campaign headquarters for Belz supporters. Former Jerusalem City Council Member Mechel Halberstam recounted the community's historical struggles for recognition and autonomy, contrasting past challenges with the present situation where the community stands strong on its own public footing.
Deputy Minister Israel Eichler, Chairman of the Machzikei Hadat movement, delivered a passionate speech, describing the current difficult situation for observant Jews and the need for unity against those who oppose their way of life. He urged attendees to vote, comparing it to holding onto railings when a house is collapsing, emphasizing that despair is not a strategy. Activist Yaakov Gross praised the revolutionary impact of the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction in recent years, noting the significant organization of Belz supporters for the election campaign.
Elikim Stark, the designated representative for the 'Machzikei Hadat' faction, spoke about the dedication of community gabbaim (sexton/treasurers) and the improved standing of the groups within the community. He detailed the Belz Rebbe's personal sacrifices in establishing the community and highlighted how the 'Machzikei Hadat' movement now leads public efforts for the Haredi sector. Stark also discussed plans for expanding Torah institutions and stressed the dual responsibility and privilege of public leadership, urging active participation in the campaign for the success of the United Torah Judaism list.
Menachem Mendel Bake outlined practical steps for activists leading up to election day. The conference concluded with a sense of mission, with participants eager to begin campaign activities for the future of Torah study and the Haredi public in Israel.
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