Historic Shift: Rabbi Shaul Alter's Community Endorses United Torah Judaism
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The community of Rabbi Shaul Alter has officially endorsed the United Torah Judaism party for the upcoming elections, a historic first for the group. The directive, issued by gabbai Yechiel Halperin on behalf of Rabbi Alter, cited difficult circumstances facing the Haredi public and Torah scholars. Followers are urged to vote for the party and actively work towards its success, marking a significant shift from their previous non-partisan stance.
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- Rabbi Shaul Alter's community has officially endorsed United Torah Judaism in upcoming elections.
- The directive was announced by gabbai Yechiel Halperin, citing Rabbi Alter's direct instruction.
- This marks a historic shift, as the community previously abstained from political endorsements.
- The decision highlights perceived difficult circumstances for the Haredi public and Torah scholars.
- Community members are called to vote and actively campaign for the party's success.
In a significant political development within the Haredi community, the followers of Rabbi Shaul Alter have been officially instructed to vote for the United Torah Judaism party in the upcoming elections. The directive was announced by the community's gabbai, Yechiel Halperin, during a gathering at their Beit Midrash on Yossef Ziv Street, stating it was based on the direct instruction of Rabbi Shaul Alter himself.
This announcement marks a historic turning point, as the community has historically refrained from endorsing any specific political party. The declaration, issued in the name of the Rosh Yeshiva, emphasized that the Haredi public in Israel, particularly Torah scholars, is facing difficult circumstances.
It was further clarified that alongside prayer and supplication, the Hasidim are obligated to take practical action in accordance with the ways of their rabbis. Therefore, community members are called upon to vote for the United Torah Judaism list and to actively work towards its success to the best of their ability.
The full statement, originally in Yiddish and translated into Hebrew, explained that the Haredi public in Israel, especially Torah scholars, is in a difficult situation. While prayer is the primary recourse according to Jewish belief, practical efforts are also required. Following the path of their revered rabbis, they are participating in the upcoming elections by voting for United Torah Judaism (Gimel) and encouraging others to support the list's success.
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