Gur Hassidic Movement Abstains From Election Campaign, Seeks Assurances
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Gur Hassidic movement is not participating in public activities or rallies, despite being a key supporter of the party. Asher acknowledged failures in reaching agreements on the conscription law and promised the Rabbi that internal accords would be upheld for the next term.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Gur Hassidic movement is abstaining from election campaign activities, a departure from its usual role.
- The meeting addressed the conscription law crisis and internal party tensions.
- Asher acknowledged past agreements on the conscription law failed due to protests.
- Asher promised the Grand Rabbi that internal agreements would be honored in the next term.
The meeting addressed the conscription law crisis, internal party relations, and the final stretch of the election campaign. Gur Hassidism, typically at the forefront of election activities, is currently maintaining a neutral stance, refraining from public engagement, election rallies, and campaign events, despite Yitzhak Goldknopf, chairman of Agudath Yisrael, being second on the joint list. This passive approach was evident in a recent announcement in the 'Hamodia' newspaper, which urged voting for the list but omitted the traditional call to "act and mobilize" supporters for field operations. During the meeting, Asher acknowledged the failure of previous understandings with defense officials regarding the conscription law, stating, "We had agreements to pass the conscription law with Galant and Edelstein, and they collapsed under the pressure of the Kaplan protests." Despite Gur's quiet approach, Asher sought to reassure the Grand Rabbi, promising that internal agreements, including those concerning the conscription law and the distribution of roles, would be honored in the next term. This was intended to ensure Gur's voters would turn out on election day, even without active campaigning.
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