United Torah Judaism Chairman Meets Ger Rabbi Amid Party Tensions
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher met with the Grand Rabbi of Ger to discuss internal party tensions and the conscription law. Asher revealed that past agreements on the conscription law failed due to protest pressure and vowed fair dealings in the future. He also praised Agudath Yisrael Chairman Yitzchak Goldknopf and expressed surprise at MK Meir Porush's departure.
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- Yaakov Asher met the Grand Rabbi of Ger amid political tensions within United Torah Judaism.
- Asher stated past conscription law agreements collapsed due to protest pressure.
- He vowed future actions on the conscription law and position distribution would be fair.
- Asher praised Agudath Yisrael Chairman Yitzchak Goldknopf for enabling partnership.
- He expressed surprise at MK Meir Porush's departure and formation of a new faction.
Following a period of tension between the Degel HaTorah and Agudath Yisrael factions, United Torah Judaism Chairman MK Yaakov Asher visited the residence of the Grand Rabbi of Ger on Wednesday. Asher addressed the political crisis within the party, the conscription law, and his relationship with Agudath Yisrael Chairman Yitzchak Goldknopf.
Asher stated that previous agreements concerning the conscription law had not been implemented, noting, "We already had agreements to pass the conscription law with Galant and Adelstein, and they collapsed under the pressure of the Kaplan protests." Looking ahead to the next term, Asher promised, "We will act fairly and according to the agreements, both regarding the conscription law and the distribution of positions."
He also commented on his relationship with Goldknopf, praising him: "Yitzchak Goldknopf's nobility allows for working with him in partnership. He is a pleasant and kind person."
Regarding the departure of MK Meir Porush from Agudath Yisrael and the establishment of the "Chomat Torat Yisrael" faction within United Torah Judaism, Asher expressed surprise, saying, "We did not believe Meir Porush would leave Agudath Yisrael and that the Chomat Torat Yisrael faction would be established."
The meeting was also attended by Rabbi Yisrael Menachem Alter, son of the Grand Rabbi of Ger.
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