Shas Party Holds Emergency Meeting with Top Rabbis Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Shas party held an emergency election rally in Jerusalem with around 200 prominent rabbis and yeshiva leaders. Speakers, including Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, called for active participation in the upcoming elections to protect Torah study and Jewish identity. They characterized the election as a "fateful battle" against the left, urging all to vote for Shas to strengthen religious influence in the state.
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- Shas party held an emergency election rally in Jerusalem with 200 rabbis and leaders.
- Rabbis urged full participation in elections to ensure Shas party's success.
- The election was called a "fateful battle" for Torah study and Jewish identity.
- Speakers alleged a "war of annihilation by the left against all holy things of Israel."
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri and other officials attended the rally.
Jerusalem, An emergency gathering of approximately 200 prominent rabbis, yeshiva deans, and community leaders was held in Jerusalem, convened by the Shas party ahead of upcoming elections. The meeting, described as a "historic" event, featured members of the Council of Torah Sages of Shas, including Rabbi O. Yosef, Rabbi A. Salim, Rabbi Shlomo Bezalel, Rabbi R. Elbaz, Rabbi Y. Cohen, and Rabbi Sh. Machfud, alongside numerous other leading rabbinical figures and heads of institutions.
The rabbis urged all Torah scholars to actively participate in the election campaign to ensure the success of the Shas party. They characterized the upcoming elections as a "fateful battle" for the future of Torah study and Judaism, alleging a "war of annihilation by the left against all holy things of Israel."
Speakers emphasized the responsibility of every individual to vote and to influence their surroundings to vote for Shas. The stated goals were to strengthen the influence of Torah, protect Torah scholars, and preserve the Jewish identity of the state. The gathering also included Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, Member of Knesset Michael Malchiel, Shas Director-General and MK Chaim Biton, Jerusalem Deputy Mayors Zvika Cohen and Haim Cohen, and City Council members Ariel Golan and Yosef Chaim Moalem.
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