Opinion: Haredi Public Must Redefine Its Role in Israel's Future
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
In an opinion piece, Leitner argues that Haredi political parties and the ultra-Orthodox public must redefine their role in Israel beyond securing state benefits. He calls for the community to take on greater responsibility for the nation's future, challenging the current focus on political power and self-interest. Leitner suggests that politicians are missing the opportunity for the Haredi public to contribute more broadly to Israel's challenges and progress.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opinion writer Leitner urges the Haredi public to redefine its responsibility for Israel's future.
- He argues against the current focus of Haredi parties on political power and state benefits.
- Leitner calls for a proactive role in addressing national challenges.
- The opinion piece suggests politicians are overlooking the Haredi community's potential contributions.
- The Haredi public should move beyond solely receiving from the state.
In an opinion piece, Leitner argues that the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) public and its political parties should move beyond solely focusing on securing state benefits and protecting their interests. Instead, he proposes that the community needs to redefine its share of responsibility for the nation's future.
While Haredi parties are currently concentrated on maintaining political power and safeguarding their community's relationship with the state, Leitner suggests this approach is insufficient. He advocates for a proactive stance where the Haredi public actively contributes to Israel's broader challenges and aspirations, rather than solely receiving from the state.
Leitner's perspective challenges the prevailing political strategy of Haredi parties, urging a shift in focus from mere self-preservation and resource acquisition to a more engaged and responsible participation in shaping the country's destiny. The piece implicitly criticizes the current political discourse by highlighting what politicians may be overlooking regarding the Haredi community's potential contribution to national resilience and progress.
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