Leading Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections

A group of prominent rabbis from the national religious public in Israel, including Rabbi Tzvi Tau and Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, have signed an unusual public call urging support for the Noam party. The rabbis expressed concern over the erosion of the country's Jewish identity and encouraged the public to actively contribute to the party's success in the upcoming elections.

The letter, released ahead of the elections, specifically calls on the public to vote for Noam Israel and work towards its success. Among the signatories are Rabbi Tzvi Tau, president of Yeshivat Har Hamor; Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, president of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim; and Rabbi Tzvi Kostiner, Rosh Yeshiva of Mitzpe Ramon, along with dozens of other prominent rabbis.

This endorsement comes as Noam Israel has seen a rise in recent polls. While previously polling at 1.5%, internal surveys from the Smith Institute now indicate the party has reached 2.7%, with approximately 6% of respondents considering voting for them.

The rabbis' letter addresses the current spiritual and public climate in Israel, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and challenges. They argue that a growing spiritual awakening in the nation highlights the urgent need to strengthen the country's Jewish identity, a cause they state the Noam party actively promotes in public and educational spheres.

"Therefore, we hereby call upon our brethren, the House of Israel, to vote for Noam Israel and also to act, each according to their ability, for the success of Noam Israel in the upcoming elections," the rabbis concluded in their statement. Other signatories include Rabbi David Jiami, Rabbi Yehuda Ben Yishai, Rabbi Yosef Zini, Rabbi Eliyahu Bazak, and Rabbi Ilan Morvsky.