Rabbi Lando Urges Haredi Voters to Back United Torah Judaism
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Rabbi Dov Lando, leader of Degel HaTorah, urged Haredi businesspeople to vote for United Torah Judaism (UTJ) in an upcoming election, warning against supporting new parties. He acknowledged voter dissatisfaction with established Haredi parties but stressed that supporting new lists jeopardizes the future of Torah observance for descendants. Rabbi Lando promised to address educational concerns for working Haredim.
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- Rabbi Dov Lando urged Haredi voters to support United Torah Judaism (UTJ) and avoid new parties.
- He acknowledged voter dissatisfaction with established Haredi parties' representation.
- Lando warned that voting for new parties jeopardizes the future of Torah observance.
- He pledged to address educational issues for working Haredi community members.
In response to the "Haredi Public" party's refusal to withdraw from the election race, United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has launched a campaign against the new party. On Wednesday evening, Rabbi Dov Lando, the leader of Degel HaTorah, convened a meeting with businesspeople at his home to persuade them to vote for UTJ and not for other parties, despite claims of underrepresentation within the established Haredi parties.
Rabbi Lando acknowledged the grievances of some supporters who feel their needs and problems are not being adequately addressed by the established parties, leading them to consider voting for new parties. He stated, "After I listened carefully to their claims and pain, I found it appropriate to write my opinion on this matter: Let all the God-fearing Haredim who want their sons and descendants to follow the path of the Torah know that there is no such thing, only vote for Gimel [UTJ's ballot symbol] and God forbid vote for other new lists; they are losing the continuation of their descendants following the path of Torah."
He added, "I write with tears in my eyes, please vote Gimel. Any obstruction, and even more so voting for new parties, is a very great loss." Rabbi Lando pledged to approach Knesset members to find ways to assist with educational matters for the benefit of the Haredi public who work for a living, emphasizing their integral role in the Torah world and the party.
