Senior Rabbi Rejects Claims of Reversing Halachic Ruling Against Shas Party
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Senior Sephardic Rabbi Moshe Tzadka has reaffirmed his halachic ruling against voting for the Shas and United Torah Judaism parties, despite reported pressure from Shas leadership. A recording released Monday shows Rabbi Tzadka stating he stands by his decision, even if it results in a left-wing government. Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri had reportedly attempted to prevent the ruling's publication and briefed media that the rabbi had reversed his stance.
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- Senior Rabbi Moshe Tzadka reaffirmed his ruling against voting for Shas and United Torah Judaism.
- Rabbi Tzadka stated his decision stands even if it leads to a left-wing government.
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly tried to prevent the ruling's publication.
- Shas leaders visited Rabbi Tzadka's home to pressure him, according to reports.
- A recording captured Rabbi Tzadka denying he reversed his stance.
- The ruling was issued last week by Rabbi Tzadka.
A dramatic recording has emerged from within the Shas party, featuring Rabbi Moshe Tzadka, the senior Sephardic Rabbi, asserting that he has not retracted his halachic ruling forbidding votes for Shas. The recording, revealed Monday evening, captures Rabbi Tzadka stating he stands by his decision, even if it leads to a left-wing government. The ruling explicitly prohibits voting for Shas and United Torah Judaism. Rabbi Tzadka penned this ruling last week. However, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly made extensive efforts to prevent its publication. On Saturday night, senior Shas rabbis visited Rabbi Tzadka's home in an attempt to persuade him against releasing the ruling. Following these efforts, Shas reportedly briefed media outlets, suggesting Rabbi Tzadka had reversed his stance due to immense pressure. Yet, in a recording from Sunday, Rabbi Tzadka is heard telling a student, "I have not changed my mind. It is forbidden to vote for Shas and United Torah Judaism, even if the left rises to power as a result."
