Top Rabbi Warns of Spiritual Danger if Left-Wing Parties Win
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
First to Zion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef warned that left-wing parties would enact severe decrees against the Haredi community, including mandatory military conscription for women and yeshiva students, if they win the election. He urged active participation in the elections, calling the situation a matter of "spiritual life-saving" and criticizing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Rabbi Yosef emphasized his own lifelong dedication to serving "for the sake of heaven."
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef warned of severe spiritual decrees if left-wing parties win the election.
- He specifically mentioned potential conscription of women and yeshiva students.
- Rabbi Yosef cited polls indicating a possible coalition with Arab parties.
- He urged active voting and influencing others, calling it "spiritual life-saving."
- The Rabbi also directly criticized and urged against voting for Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- He stressed his own 42-year commitment to serving "for the sake of heaven."
First to Zion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef delivered a stark warning at an election rally in Jerusalem, expressing grave concerns about the spiritual implications for the Haredi community should left-wing parties gain power. He stated that any current difficulties would be "like nothing" compared to the "decrees" the left plans to enact, including the conscription of women and yeshiva students into the army, which he described as a violation of the principle of "to die rather than transgress."
Rabbi Yosef cited polls suggesting a potential government coalition with Arab parties, which he believes would lead to the destruction of religion in Israel and the separation of religion and state. He urged the public not to remain passive, emphasizing that inaction is a severe offense and that every person must vote. He described the situation as a matter of "spiritual life-saving" and implored attendees to influence others to vote.
In a direct attack, Rabbi Yosef also criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, urging people not to vote for him. He questioned Ben-Gvir's actions regarding the police's treatment of Haredim and suggested Ben-Gvir was pleased by the anger directed at Haredi representatives. He questioned what Ben-Gvir had done to support religious institutions like Talmud Torahs or yeshivas, particularly for Sephardic students considering voting for him.
Rabbi Yosef concluded by asserting his own commitment to serving "for the sake of heaven" for 42 years, without personal gain, to continue the legacy of "Marana" (a revered deceased leader) by saving the masses, not just oneself.
