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Ongoing Story· Day 37

Prominent Rabbi Questions Noam Party's Political Strategy

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Now 14Politics

Top Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections

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Leading rabbis, including Tzvi Tau and Shlomo Aviner, have publicly endorsed the Noam party, urging public support for its success in the upcoming elections. The rabbis cited concerns about the nation's Jewish identity and highlighted the party's focus on this issue. Internal polls indicate a rise in support for Noam, with 2.7% of respondents currently backing the party.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Prominent rabbis, including Tzvi Tau and Shlomo Aviner, endorsed the Noam party.
  • The rabbis called for public support to strengthen Israel's Jewish identity.
  • Internal polls show Noam party support growing to 2.7%.
  • The endorsement comes ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.
  • Dozens of other rabbis also signed the public appeal.
Top Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections
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A group of prominent rabbis within the Religious Zionist community, including Rabbi Tzvi Tau and Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, have issued a public call urging support for the Noam party in the upcoming elections. 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.

The appeal, published on Friday, comes as recent internal polls from the Smith Institute suggest Noam's support is growing, reaching 2.7% compared to previous polls of 1.5%. Approximately 6% of respondents indicated they are considering voting for the party.

In their letter, the rabbis referenced the current spiritual and public climate in Israel, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and challenges. They stated that a perceived spiritual awakening in the nation highlights the urgent need to strengthen the country's Jewish identity, a cause they believe the Noam party champions in public and educational spheres.

"Therefore, we hereby call upon our brethren, the House of Israel, to vote for the Noam party and to act, each according to their ability, for the success of Noam in the upcoming elections," the rabbis concluded. Signatories alongside the senior rabbis include Rabbi David Jiami, Rabbi Yehuda Ben Yishai, Rabbi Yosef Zini, Rabbi Eliyahu Bezak, Rabbi Ilan Morvsky, and dozens of other prominent rabbis.

Now 14Right · Jerusalem

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