Shas Chairman Deri: Only Our Party Can Protect Jewish Identity and Torah Scholars
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri declared that only his party can protect Israel's Jewish identity and support Torah scholars, while also aiding the disadvantaged. Deri highlighted the party's work on welfare issues and stressed the importance of preserving Jewish tradition against perceived threats. He vowed Shas would continue to uphold these principles and vote in favor of a Jewish state.
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- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri stated only his party can protect Israel's Jewish identity and Torah scholars.
- Deri emphasized Shas's commitment to aiding disadvantaged segments of Israeli society.
- Deri warned against perceived threats to Jewish character and tradition in Israel.
- Shas advocates for reservists, welfare benefits, and reducing societal gaps.
- The party will vote in favor of a Jewish state and preserving traditions.
Aryeh Deri, Chairman of the Shas party, asserted that only his party can safeguard the Jewish character of Israel and support Torah scholars, while also committing to aid the weaker segments of society.
Deri emphasized Shas's commitment to the welfare of all Israelis, particularly those struggling with the cost of living, the elderly living on pensions, and parents working hard to make ends meet. He highlighted the party's responsibility for the Ministries of Labor, Social Affairs and Health, which directly impact citizens' lives. In the previous term, Shas advocated for reservists and their families, child allowances, food vouchers, healthcare, education, and reducing societal gaps, believing every child deserves equal opportunity and every family deserves to live with dignity.
Furthermore, Deri stressed the critical importance of preserving Israel's Jewish soul, warning against erosion of its Jewish character. He cited recent calls to undermine Torah scholars, alter the observance of Shabbat in public spaces, and diminish the role of tradition in national life. Deri declared that this is not a sectoral dispute but a struggle for Israel's very identity, asserting that Torah study is a cornerstone of the nation's spiritual existence.
He reiterated that Shas will protect Torah scholars and the Jewish identity of Israel, alongside its commitment to the disadvantaged. The article notes that Shas representatives are currently in the Knesset and were active in the previous term.
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