Hasidic Community Endorses Political Party After Years of Abstention
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The community of Rabbi Shmuel Alter has announced it will vote for the United Torah Judaism party, ending years of abstention from elections. The declaration was made by gabbai Rabbi Yechiel Halperin in Rabbi Alter's presence. This move is considered historic and aims to support Torah scholars facing difficult circumstances. The community will vote for the "United Torah Judaism - Gimel" list.
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- Rabbi Shmuel Alter's community will vote for United Torah Judaism, ending years of abstention.
- The historic announcement was made by gabbai Rabbi Yechiel Halperin in Rabbi Alter's presence.
- The community cited difficult circumstances for Torah scholars as a reason for the change.
- They will vote for the "United Torah Judaism - Gimel" list.
- The move is seen as a significant development for the party.
In a historic move, the community of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shmuel Alter has announced its intention to vote for the United Torah Judaism party in the upcoming elections. The declaration was made by the gabbai, Rabbi Yechiel Halperin, in the presence of Rabbi Alter during a gathering on Yosef Ziv Street.
This marks a significant shift, as the community has abstained from voting in political elections for many years. The announcement, made after the third meal, stated that the community would now vote for the "United Torah Judaism - Gimel" list.
The full declaration, delivered in Yiddish and translated into Hebrew, explained that the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, particularly Torah scholars, is in a difficult situation. While prayer is the primary recourse according to Jewish belief, active effort is also necessary. Following the path of their revered rabbis, they will participate in the elections by voting for the party.
The statement also encouraged those who are able to make efforts to ensure the list's success and salvation. This endorsement is seen as a major development for the party and the broader ultra-Orthodox political landscape in Israel.
