Religious Zionism Leaders Tour Yeshivas Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism party, joined several rabbis on a tour of yeshivas eight days before elections, continuing a tradition started by the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman. The rabbis urged students to vote for the Religious Zionism party, emphasizing its connection to Torah and its role in strengthening the nation. Smotrich warned of dire consequences if a left-wing government is formed and stressed the importance of unity within the right-wing bloc.
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- Minister Bezalel Smotrich and rabbis toured Religious Zionism yeshivas eight days before elections.
- The tour continues an initiative by the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman to rally support.
- Rabbis urged students to vote for Religious Zionism, calling it the "soul that elevates the country."
- Smotrich warned the upcoming elections are "destiny" and cautioned against a left-wing government.
- Rabbis advised against voting for parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold.
- Smotrich acknowledged the need for his party to improve and listen to criticism.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich, alongside several prominent rabbis, embarked on a tour of Religious Zionism yeshivas, continuing an initiative founded by the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman. The tour, which began eight days before the upcoming elections, aims to rally support for the Religious Zionism party.
The journey commenced with morning prayers at Rabbi Druckman's home and proceeded to several yeshivas, including Or Etzion, Sderot, Sha'alvim, and Ramat Gan. Future stops are planned for Karnei Shomron and Alon Moreh yeshivas.
Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira, head of the Ramat Gan Yeshiva, emphasized the importance of the election, stating, "Choosing Religious Zionism means choosing the soul that elevates the entire country." He also urged voters to support parties likely to pass the electoral threshold, implicitly endorsing Smotrich's party.
Smotrich addressed students, calling the upcoming elections "destiny" and warning against "gambling with the future of the State of Israel." He expressed concerns about a potential left-wing government that could harm Jewish identity, evacuate settlements, and establish a Palestinian terror state.
Rabbi David Fendel, head of the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, cautioned against voting for parties that may not pass the electoral threshold, calling it a "huge mitzvah" to vote for parties that can effect change. He asserted that rabbis' involvement in public issues is part of their role, driven by concern for the Land of Israel, the people of Israel, and the Torah of Israel.
Smotrich also spoke about his party's origins, stating, "We as a party come from Torah, from the Beit Midrash. That is our engine." He explained that the tour continues Rabbi Druckman's initiative from previous elections, aiming to ensure the influence of "the Torah of the redeeming Land of Israel" in the Knesset and government.
He acknowledged the need to listen to criticism and improve, admitting that "there are real stomach aches" and areas where the party can do better. Smotrich reiterated his desire for the right-wing bloc to win, regardless of specific party affiliations.
Other participating rabbis, including Shimon Cohen, Yoel Manowitz, David Dadokovitz, and Eyal Graener, echoed the sentiment of continuing Rabbi Druckman's legacy and strengthening the connection between Torah study and national life.
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