Top Rabbi Warns of Spiritual Danger if Left Gains Power
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, the First Rabbi of Israel, warned of severe spiritual dangers and potential government decrees against the Haredi community if the left wins the upcoming elections. He urged active participation in the elections, citing concerns over mandatory conscription and the separation of religion and state. Yosef also criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, advising against voting for him and emphasizing his own decades of selfless political service.
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef warned of severe spiritual dangers if the left wins the upcoming Israeli elections.
- He expressed fears of government decrees, including mandatory conscription for yeshiva students and women.
- Yosef cited polls suggesting a coalition with Arab parties that would "destroy all religion."
- He urged the public to vote and actively participate, calling the situation "spiritual life-saving."
- The rabbi criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, advising his followers not to vote for him.
Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, the First Rabbi of Israel, issued a stark warning during an election rally in Jerusalem, cautioning against the "spiritual danger" to the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community if the left-wing bloc wins the upcoming elections. He described potential government actions as "spiritual life-saving" and far more severe than current challenges, citing concerns about mandatory conscription for both yeshiva students and women.
Yosef expressed deep concern over recent polls suggesting a potential coalition with Arab parties, which he believes would lead to the "destruction of all religion in the country" and the separation of religion and state. He urged the public not to remain indifferent, emphasizing that inaction in the face of such threats is a grave sin. "Do not play with fire, this is very serious," he stated, calling on everyone to actively participate in the elections and vote.
The rabbi specifically criticized Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, urging people not to vote for him. Yosef questioned Ben-Gvir's actions and lack of support for religious institutions, particularly for Sephardic youth considering voting for him. He also alluded to the minister's role in police conduct towards Haredim.
Yosef asserted that his own political activism, spanning 42 years with the Shas party, has been purely for the sake of heaven, without personal gain. He stressed the importance of continuing the legacy of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef by working to "save the masses" rather than focusing solely on personal righteousness.
