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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

New Haredi Party Not Marginal, But Phenomenon, Says Commentator

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Commentator Elyakim Stark described Moti Leitner's new Haredi party as a phenomenon, not a fringe movement, acknowledging the concerns of younger, working Haredim. Stark questioned the party's strategy, suggesting that change is more effectively made from within the established Haredi institutions rather than from the outside.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Elyakim Stark called Moti Leitner's new Haredi party a phenomenon, not a fringe movement.
  • Stark acknowledged valid grievances of the younger and working Haredi public.
  • He questioned the party's strategy for creating change.
  • Stark believes change is best made from within the Haredi establishment.

Elyakim Stark, a commentator, discussed the new party formed by Moti Leitner, describing it not as a fringe movement but as a significant phenomenon. Stark acknowledged the valid grievances of the younger and working Haredi public, which he believes the new party represents.

However, Stark questioned the effectiveness of creating change from outside the established Haredi institutions. He argued that genuine change within the Haredi community is best achieved by working from within the existing establishment, rather than forming a new political entity outside of it.

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