Leader of the Hasidic Dynasty Rabbi Refuses to Sign Traditional Election Endorsement
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
An earlier announcement from the Grand Rabbi urged followers to vote for the party, but the ongoing dispute over the proclamation could impact thousands of votes.
The story in 2 lines · by baba
- Negotiations are ongoing to resolve the issue before newspaper deadlines.
- An earlier announcement from the Grand Rabbi urged followers to vote for the party.
The endorsement, typically published by Haredi newspapers the Friday before an election, is usually signed by all members of the Council of Torah Sages, representing the leading Hasidic dynasties.
Significant tension had been present in the United Torah Judaism election headquarters due to reports of frustration within the Hasidic leadership and explicit threats from activists about non-participation in the campaign or abstaining from voting. Sources within the Hasidism cited reasons including internal disputes related to the Perush-Shtark axis and frustration with government conduct over the past four years, particularly concerning the conscription of yeshiva students.
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