United Chairman Vows Work Program for Haredi Employees
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
He shared his past struggles in creating similar schools in Elad and Bnei Brak, which continue to operate. Asher encouraged attendees to verify his claims and the impact of these institutions. The announcement comes during an election campaign where the party is seeking to expand its support base.
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- MK Yaakov Asher committed to establishing educational institutions for the working Haredi public.
- Asher called his initiative a "work plan," not an election promise, vowing significant expansion.
- He recounted past difficulties and successes in founding similar schools in Elad and Bnei Brak.
- Asher urged attendees to verify his claims about the schools' operations and impact.
- The announcement was made during the ongoing election campaign to broaden the party's support.
- The party aims to secure 70,000 votes in Jerusalem alone during the election.
He made the declaration at a private gathering at the home of businessman Chaim Bendit in Petah Tikva, attended by dozens of working Haredim.
Asher detailed the complex process and opposition he faced in establishing similar institutions in Elad and Bnei Brak, stating, "I was in Elad for 3 years, a world war until they threw me out of the office. I established 3 schools." He emphasized that the schools he founded, including two operated by Moisha Stein, continue to function and provide essential services to the Haredi population.
He drew parallels to similar efforts by Dudi Zaltz in Beitar and Greenberg in Beit Shemesh. I am not saying this as an election promise, I am saying this because it is what I will truly do. I will act much more. This is not an election promise, it is a work plan."
Asher urged attendees to verify his claims independently, saying, "Ask them. Don't ask me, don't believe me at all. Okay? I am a politician, don't believe me. Let's start with that, but check.