Top Rabbi Explains Opposition to State-Religious Education Model
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch explained his opposition to the state-religious education model, citing concerns about altering Haredi students' identity. He met with businessman Yissachar Knoll to discuss issues facing modern Haredi Jews ahead of elections. Rabbi Hirsch also urged voting for the Haredi party and promised to address educational concerns.
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- Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch opposed state-religious education due to concerns over altering Haredi students' identity.
- He acknowledged the need for diverse educational options for modern Haredi families.
- Hirsch advocated for strengthening the independent Haredi education system instead.
- The meeting with businessman Yissachar Knoll was organized by the 'Amilim' campaign.
- Rabbi Hirsch pledged to address educational and other issues for Haredi voters.
A day before elections, businessman Yissachar Knoll met with Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent leader in the Haredi community, to discuss issues relevant to modern Haredi Jews. The meeting, organized by the 'Amilim' campaign aimed at mobilizing Haredi voters for the 'Gimmel' party, addressed concerns within the Yahadut HaTorah party.
Rabbi Hirsch clarified his opposition to the state-religious education model (Mamach), stating that the intention behind its establishment was to gradually alter the identity of Haredi students, not to oppose quality education itself. He acknowledged the legitimate need for diverse educational frameworks for modern Haredi families but emphasized that the correct approach would have been to strengthen and expand the independent Haredi education system to meet all families' needs.
During the meeting, Rabbi Hirsch also delivered a lengthy speech on the obligation to vote for the Haredi party. He pledged to approach Knesset members from Degel HaTorah and the party's leadership to find ways to assist and address educational matters and other issues concerning Haredi individuals who work for a living while fearing God.
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