United Torah Judaism Opens Election Headquarters Nationwide Ahead of Vote
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
United Torah Judaism has opened dozens of election headquarters across Israel less than two weeks before the elections. Party leaders, including Chairman Yaakov Asher and MKs Uri Maklev and Yitzhak Pindrus, have attended rallies in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and northern cities. Speakers emphasized the importance of unity, protecting Torah scholars, and strengthening Haredi political representation against perceived threats. The party aims to mobilize voters and achieve significant electoral success.
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- United Torah Judaism has opened election headquarters nationwide ahead of the upcoming vote.
- Party leaders, including Chairman Yaakov Asher, are actively campaigning in Jerusalem and other cities.
- Speakers at rallies warned against complacency and stressed the need to protect Torah scholars.
- MK Yitzhak Pindrus highlighted perceived threats to the Haredi public's rights.
- The party aims to mobilize voters and secure significant representation in the elections.
With less than two weeks until the elections, the United Torah Judaism party has begun opening dozens of election headquarters across Israel. On Sunday, the central headquarters in Jerusalem was inaugurated, attended by Rabbi G.R. Weber of the Neve Yaakov community, party Chairman Yaakov Asher, Members of Knesset Uri Maklev and Yitzhak Pindrus, designated MKs Yehuda Weissfish and Dudi Zaltz, Deputy and Acting Mayor Eliezer Rauchberger, Jerusalem headquarters director Yossi Gerz, and community coordinators.
Rabbi Weig of the Bnei Torah community in Beit Vagan delivered a fervent speech, warning against complacency and emphasizing the importance of unity for the honor of God and Torah scholars. Chairman Yaakov Asher presented data from previous elections in Jerusalem, setting a target of 70,000 votes for the city. MK Maklev stressed that the Jerusalem vote is a deep test of belonging, prioritizing "Yiddishkeit" and the values of "Degel HaTorah." MK Pindrus highlighted perceived threats to the Haredi public's rights, stating that recent decrees represent only a fraction of potential future harm.
Additional election rallies were held in Beit Shemesh, attended by MK Meir Porush and designated MK Elikim Stark, focusing on replicating the city's success model in other Haredi centers and advancing housing, employment, and transportation solutions. In the Belz community, Deputy Minister Yisrael Eichler and candidate Elikim Stark launched the community's headquarters. In Vizhnitz, MK Yaakov Tessler addressed a gathering, discussing the Haredi public's recent challenges and the need to strengthen Haredi representation to protect Torah institutions and education. Deputy Mayor Yehoshua Mandel projected potential support for United Torah Judaism at over nine seats, contingent on mobilizing the Haredi vote.
On Monday, Chairman Yaakov Asher opened headquarters in northern Israel, including in Safed, Karmiel, Afula, Tiberias, Haifa, Kiryat Ata, and Rekhasim. In Haifa, Deputy Mayor Michi Alper urged activists to actively bring in more voters. At the Kiryat Ata headquarters opening, Asher described the current elections as crucial for Torah scholars and institutions facing unprecedented legal and public attacks, calling for unity and a strong turnout to defend the community. The mayor of Kiryat Ata also spoke, framing the election as a defense of Jerusalem and Jewish identity against the left, and urging support for the right-wing bloc. The article also mentions community and educational activities in Kiryat Ata in cooperation with the Degel HaTorah representative.
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