Haredi Election Campaign Rallies Ahead of Knesset Vote
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Haredi election campaign leaders convened in Jerusalem to finalize preparations for the 26th Knesset elections. MK Meir Porush warned of threats to Torah institutions, urging readiness for "self-sacrifice" if the community fails to win. Designated MK Eliyahu Stark stressed the heavy responsibility on campaign leaders, while Deputy Mayor Yitzchak Meir Baram focused on maximizing voter turnout. The meeting also addressed organizational strategies and the operation of a new "Solberg Headquarters" for election day.
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- MK Meir Porush warned of existential threats to Torah institutions if the community does not succeed in the upcoming elections.
- Haredi election campaign leaders met in Jerusalem to finalize preparations for the 26th Knesset elections.
- Designated MK Eliyahu Stark emphasized the immense responsibility on community representatives and campaign leaders.
- Deputy Mayor Yitzchak Meir Baram urged activists to focus on maximizing votes at the ballot box.
- A "Solberg Headquarters" was established to manage election day operations and field updates.
A rally of representatives from Haredi communities and campaign headquarters was held in Jerusalem to prepare for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. The event, organized by the Hasidic headquarters of Agudat Yisrael, was led by Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Yitzchak Meir Baram and included Member of Knesset Meir Porush and designated MK Eliyahu Stark.
During the gathering, MK Meir Porush emphasized the existential threat to Torah institutions, stating, "The Chazon Ish educated us to prepare for a reality of 'die rather than transgress,' and one must know that it will not be easy, we need to gather strength and be ready for self-sacrifice. This is precisely what is at stake now if, God forbid, we do not succeed in the elections. The greatest danger is their desire to uproot everything holy, and this is the war we must wage."
Designated MK Eliyahu Stark highlighted the immense responsibility on the community representatives and campaign leaders, urging them to recognize the gravity of the moment and the need for personal commitment to ensure success. Yitzchak Meir Baram, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem and chairman of Agudat Yisrael's election headquarters, focused on practical mobilization, urging activists to concentrate solely on maximizing votes at the ballot box and harnessing the energy of the attendees for election day.
The meeting also reviewed recent preparations, presented work plans, and coordinated tasks. A special focus was placed on activating the network of activists and organizational preparations within the Hasidic communities in Jerusalem. Discussions included the operation of the "Solberg Headquarters," established following Justice Solberg's ruling on reporting from polling stations, which will utilize a sophisticated phone system for organizational management and field updates, operating within legal and privacy guidelines.
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