Top Rabbi Warns of Severe Punishment for Disregarding 'Greatest Sage of the Generation'
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein, a prominent Torah scholar, warned at a Degel HaTorah rally in Bnei Brak that defying the "greatest sage of the generation" carries a severe punishment. He cited the "Chinuch" book and identified Rabbi Dov Lando as the leading sage. The rally was held ahead of upcoming elections.
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein warned of severe punishment for ignoring the 'greatest sage of the generation'.
- The warning was delivered at a large Degel HaTorah rally in Bnei Brak before elections.
- Rabbi Zilberstein cited the 'Chinuch' book to emphasize the obligation to follow Torah leaders.
- He identified Rabbi Dov Lando as the current generation's leading sage.
- Disregarding the sage is described as undermining a fundamental pillar of the Torah.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein, a member of the Council of Torah Sages and Rabbi of Ramat Elchanan, delivered a speech at a large rally organized by the Degel HaTorah party in Bnei Brak. The event was held ahead of the upcoming elections and was attended by prominent Torah scholars.
During his address, Rabbi Zilberstein emphasized the absolute obligation to heed the words of the Sages, citing the "Chinuch" book. He explained that according to the verse in Deuteronomy, one must act according to the instructions of the "greatest sage in our generation." He stressed that defying the counsel of the leading Torah scholars carries a very severe punishment, as it undermines a fundamental pillar of the Torah.
Rabbi Zilberstein specifically mentioned Rabbi Dov Lando as the "great sage" of the current generation. He reiterated the warning from the "Chinuch" that "he who does not listen to the greatest sage of the generation, his punishment is very great." He concluded by wishing for everyone to merit listening to the Sages' words and to be rewarded for doing so.
