Top Rabbi Warns Voters Against Candidate, Cites 'Loss of Portion in the Next World'
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Senior Rabbi Moshe Maya of Shas strongly denounced Moti Leitner, chairman of the "Hacharedi Public" party, warning voters against supporting him in the upcoming elections. Rabbi Maya stated that voting for Leitner disrespects Torah scholars and could result in voters losing their "portion in the next world." The condemnation comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly pressured Leitner to withdraw, fearing a loss of right-wing votes, though Leitner intends to continue his candidacy.
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- Senior Rabbi Moshe Maya warned voters against supporting Moti Leitner's "Hacharedi Public" party.
- Rabbi Maya stated that voting for Leitner disrespects Torah scholars and could lead to losing one's "portion in the next world."
- Leitner is facing pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich to withdraw from the elections.
- The pressure is reportedly due to concerns about Leitner's candidacy costing the right-wing bloc votes.
- Despite pressure, Moti Leitner intends to complete his run in the upcoming elections.
Senior Rabbi Moshe Maya of the Council of Torah Sages of Shas issued a sharp condemnation on Sunday against Moti Leitner, chairman of the "Hacharedi Public" party, urging voters not to support him in the upcoming elections. In an interview with Yaakov Grodka on Kol Barama radio, Rabbi Maya warned that voting for Leitner's party could lead to wasted votes and disrespect towards Torah scholars.
Rabbi Maya described supporting Leitner as "evil counsel" and stated that anyone "burning votes" in the current situation would be held accountable for "desecrating Torah scholars." He issued a rare warning to Leitner's potential voters, suggesting that casting a ballot for him could mean they would lose "their portion in the next world" by being defined as those who "despise Torah scholars."
The rabbi's strong words come just two days before the polls open, amidst significant pressure on Leitner to withdraw from the race. Recent reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Bezalel Smotrich have been trying to persuade Leitner to end his candidacy, fearing that his participation could siphon votes from the right-wing bloc. Despite these pressures, Leitner has maintained his intention to run until the end.
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