Senior Rabbis Urge Vote for Noam Party in Upcoming Elections
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Senior rabbis from Israel's Religious Zionist sector have issued a joint call for the public to vote for the Noam Israel party in the upcoming elections. The appeal, signed by figures like Rabbi Tzvi Yisrael Tau and Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, highlights the party's focus on strengthening Jewish identity in Israel. This comes as Noam Israel reportedly shows a rise in opinion polls, reaching up to 2.7% in some surveys. The rabbis emphasized the importance of Jewish values in education and public life.
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- Senior rabbis, including Tzvi Yisrael Tau and Shlomo Aviner, urged a vote for the Noam Israel party.
- The call emphasizes strengthening the Jewish identity of the state and its public institutions.
- Noam Israel party has reportedly seen a rise in opinion polls, reaching 2.7% internally.
- The rabbis cited the importance of Jewish values in education and public life.
- The appeal was made in the context of current challenges facing Israeli society.
Several prominent rabbis from the Religious Zionist community have jointly signed a call to action, urging the public to vote for and support the Noam Israel party in the upcoming elections. Among the signatories are Rabbi Tzvi Yisrael Tau, president of Yeshivat Har Hamor, and Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, president of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim. The letter also bears the signatures of Rabbi Tzvi Kostiner, head of Yeshivat Mitzpe Ramon, Rabbi David Jiami, head of Beit Midrash Yavneh, and Rabbi Yehuda Ben Yishai, among other rabbis and yeshiva heads.
The rabbis' appeal comes as the Noam Israel party has seen a consistent rise in opinion polls, recently reaching 1.5% in surveys by Shlomo Filber and the Smith Institute. Internal party polls, also conducted by the Smith Institute, reportedly indicate an even higher figure of 2.7%, with approximately 6% of respondents considering voting for the party.
In their letter, the rabbis address the current spiritual and public climate in Israel, referencing the ongoing war and societal challenges. They emphasize that invoking God's name, fulfilling commandments, and mobilizing for the people of Israel highlight the critical need to strengthen the country's Jewish identity. The signatories assert that the Noam Israel party is dedicated to preserving this Jewish identity and reinforcing the position of Judaism in public life.
The letter specifically mentions key areas such as the education system, public institutions, and the necessity of deepening the connection to Torah and love for the Land of Israel. "Therefore, we hereby call upon our brethren, the House of Israel, to vote for the Noam Israel party and to act, each according to their ability, for the success of Noam Israel in the upcoming elections," the appeal states. The signatories include numerous other prominent rabbis and community leaders.
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