Top Rabbis Convene Emergency Meeting Amidst Voter Apathy Fears
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Senior rabbis from the Council of Torah Sages met in Bnei Brak to combat voter apathy in the Haredi community ahead of elections. Rabbi Dov Landau urged increased voting to sanctify God's name, while Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch stressed the need for political unity. Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman stated the elections are vital for the survival of Torah study and to prevent yeshiva student conscription.
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- Senior rabbis met in Bnei Brak to address voter apathy fears within the Haredi community.
- Rabbi Dov Landau emphasized the religious obligation to vote for the "Yahadut HaTorah" list.
- Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch called for political unity to preserve Torah institutions.
- Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman stated elections are crucial for preventing yeshiva student conscription.
- Yaakov Asher affirmed public unity behind the leadership of the Torah Sages.
Senior rabbis from the Council of Torah Sages of Degel HaTorah convened an emergency meeting in Bnei Brak to address concerns about apathy and declining engagement within the Haredi public ahead of the upcoming elections. The gathering aimed to unify the community and combat perceived disillusionment.
Rabbi Dov Landau stressed the religious obligation to vote, emphasizing that increased participation in the "Yahadut HaTorah" list would sanctify God's name. He warned against abstaining from voting due to personal grievances, stating that such actions could lead to a desecration of God's name and provide evidence to those who wish to distance the next generation from their heritage.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch addressed a perceived negative trend among yeshiva students, underscoring that political unity is essential for achieving changes and preserving the existing framework. Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman highlighted that the current campaign is crucial for the survival of Torah study, asserting that the elections are intended to prevent the conscription of yeshiva students into the IDF.
Yaakov Asher, Chairman of Yahadut HaTorah, opened the event, stating that the public is united behind the leadership of the Torah Sages. He emphasized the importance of electing representatives to safeguard Torah institutions and their students.
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