Orthodox Voters Increasingly Defy Rabbinical Directives at Polls
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A new Haredi political party, "The Orthodox Public," held a unifying event in Jerusalem, attracting members from diverse Haredi streams. This comes as established parties Shas and United Torah Judaism face internal conflicts. Candidate Nahumi Yaffe experienced significant pressure before speaking at the event, despite her prior experience addressing large crowds.
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- A new Haredi party, "The Orthodox Public," held a rare, unified gathering in Jerusalem.
- The event drew Haredi individuals from various streams, a rarity in established Haredi parties.
- Established Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism are reportedly facing internal disputes.
- Candidate Nahumi Yaffe experienced significant pressure before speaking at the event.
A new political party, "The Orthodox Public," held a rare, unified gathering in Jerusalem, drawing Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) individuals from various streams. This event occurred as established Haredi parties, Shas and United Torah Judaism, are reportedly struggling to manage internal disputes.
Nahumi Yaffe, a candidate listed as number three for "The Orthodox Public," experienced significant pressure before speaking at the party's event in Jerusalem's Binyanei Ha'uma. Despite her experience addressing large audiences internationally, this occasion marked the first time stage fright affected her.
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