Avri Gilad Explains His Vote for 'B'e'ad' Party
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Avri Gilad announced he will vote for the "B'e'ad" party, calling it the "least bad" option. He criticized Yonatan Oriach, accusing him of spreading hatred and division. Gilad also reflected on societal "bubbles" bursting, including the decline of liberal democracy and the failure of globalization. He urged a return to core values like family and nation, while acknowledging the difficulty in loving everyone, specifically mentioning Oriach.
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- Avri Gilad revealed his intention to vote for the "B'e'ad" party, deeming it the "least bad" choice.
- Gilad accused Yonatan Oriach of being a "generator of hatred" and a "hostile bot" in the Prime Minister's office.
- He criticized Oriach for inciting division and falsehoods despite adhering to religious practices.
- Gilad reflected on societal "bubbles" bursting, including the crisis in liberal democracy and globalization's failure.
- He called for a return to foundational values such as family, community, and the nation-state.
- Gilad admitted struggling to love Oriach, despite the religious commandment to love all Jews.
Avri Gilad announced his intention to vote for the "B'e'ad" party, describing it as the "least bad" option despite its imperfections and potential "stomach aches." He anticipates backlash on social media for this disclosure but states he is unfazed.
Gilad directly addressed Yonatan Oriach, accusing him of being a "generator of hatred" and a "hostile bot" working for the Prime Minister's office. Gilad claims Oriach incites division, hatred, and falsehoods under the guise of a religious adherent, and criticizes Rabbi Orr Ziv, Oriach's teacher, for not adequately guiding him.
Referencing the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Gilad emphasized the importance of loving all Jews, not just those close to us. He contrasted this with Oriach's alleged behavior, which Gilad described as despising the Jewish people and disrespecting its most respected members.
Gilad also reflected on broader societal "bubbles" that are bursting, including the illusion that history only moves forward positively. He cited the dangers of artificial intelligence, the collapse of liberal democracies, and the growing sense of meaninglessness in Western societies that choose not to have children. He argued that globalization has proven to be a failure and that humanity needs to return to basics: family, community, nation, and the nation-state.
Gilad stated that while he tries to love every Jew, he finds it difficult to love Oriach. He mentioned reading "Making Peace," a book on the political thought of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Rabbi Elisha Peretz, and found himself agreeing with its core tenets, which he previously opposed. He noted that while the Rebbe advocated for absolute security hawkishness, he also taught universal Jewish love.
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