Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi Urges Unquestioning Obedience to Torah Leaders

Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, Rosh Yeshiva of Mir, participated in a special Shabbat at the "Ateret Yisrael" yeshiva in Modi'in Illit, commemorating the third anniversary of his brother, the late Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi. Hundreds of local residents attended his strengthening talks during the Shabbat.

During a pre-election address, Rabbi Y. Ezrachi discussed the importance of adhering to the directives of Torah leaders. He referenced the biblical figure Noah, explaining that "all calculations are valid until there is a commandment. When there is a commandment, all calculations disappear." He connected this to the upcoming elections, stating that making personal calculations is a sign of "little faith." Instead, he urged listeners to follow the "commandment" of the great rabbis and vote without personal considerations.

Students who attended the Shabbat reported that Rabbi Ezrachi's words resonated deeply, encouraging some to vote according to the guidance of senior rabbis. They noted that the message was particularly significant just days before the elections. The students also shared that Rabbi Ezrachi's presence evoked strong memories of his late brother, Rabbi B.M. Ezrachi, and the path he instilled in his students. The entire Shabbat, including studying in his former apartment and sharing meals with the students, brought back the memory of Rabbi B.M. Ezrachi and his teachings, making it a particularly special Shabbat on the anniversary of his passing.