Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Warns of Spiritual Danger from Left-Wing Parties
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strongly criticized left-wing parties ahead of elections, warning of "spiritual life-saving" dangers if they win. He cited concerns over civil marriage and public transportation on Shabbat, and the potential appointment of individuals he views as hostile to religion. Yosef urged religious voters to unite and prevent the left's rise, framing it as a critical spiritual imperative.
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- Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warned of "spiritual life-saving" dangers from left-wing parties.
- He expressed fears of civil marriage and public transportation on Shabbat if the left wins.
- Yosef criticized figures like Ehud Barak for speaking against religion.
- He urged religious voters to unite and prevent the left's rise.
- The Rabbi called the threat posed by the left a critical spiritual imperative.
Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launched a sharp attack against left-wing parties during his weekly lesson, urging voters to prevent their rise in the upcoming elections. He expressed grave concern over potential changes, citing plans for civil marriage and public transportation on Shabbat. Yosef stated that the left aims to "destroy everything" and criticized the rhetoric of figures like Ehud Barak, questioning how someone who "hates the religion" could speak that way, especially in reference to a deputy chief of staff.
Yosef defined the threat posed by the left as "spiritual life-saving," a concept he urged his followers to prioritize over other concerns. He argued that if the left gains power, Israelis might see figures like Matan Kahana, a former Minister of Religious Services, or Elazar Stern, whom he described as "haters of the Haredim," appointed to positions of influence. He also made a disparaging remark about Avigdor Lieberman.
The Rabbi emphasized that the fear of the left's potential impact on religious life is the primary reason for his strong stance, more so than the legacy of his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. He called for unity among religious voters, stating, "We must put everything aside and do it for the sake of Heaven."
