Top Rabbi Grants Personal Blessing to Voter on Election Day
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch personally read a list of blessings for a young Haredi voter on election day, prompting the voter to switch his allegiance to the Yahadut HaTorah party. The act, which occurred during intense campaigning efforts by prominent rabbis for the party, demonstrates the deep commitment of religious leaders to individual voters. The Rabbi emphasized that "every vote counts" in the current election.
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- Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch read personal blessings for a voter on election day.
- The voter switched his planned vote from Otzma Yehudit to Yahadut HaTorah after the blessing.
- Rabbi Hirsch stated that "every vote counts" during the election.
- The act highlights the commitment of prominent rabbis to individual voters.
- The incident is part of broader efforts to boost Yahadut HaTorah's vote.
During Israel's election day, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva, fulfilled a unique request from a young Haredi man. The student, initially planning to vote for Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, changed his mind after receiving a personal blessing from Rabbi Hirsch. The student's friend conveyed the request to the 'Amilim' (working Haredim) campaign for Yahadut HaTorah, which then passed it to the Rabbi's household.
Rabbi Hirsch readily agreed, stating, "Today every vote counts." He then read aloud a printed list of blessings the student had requested for himself and his family, including success, wealth, good relationships, health until 120, his wife's academic success, and passing a driving test easily. This act highlights the deep commitment of Israel's leading rabbis to their constituents.
A senior figure in Yahadut HaTorah told 'Kikar HaShabbat' that the incident demonstrates the Rabbi's dedication and the critical importance of every vote in this election. He urged voters to make the small effort to cast their ballot, emphasizing the rabbis' commitment.
The story is part of a broader effort by prominent rabbis to encourage voting for Yahadut HaTorah on election day. This includes recent large gatherings and interviews where leaders have stressed the importance of supporting Torah study. Rabbi Hirsch, in his 90s, personally undertook the task of reading the blessings, underscoring the special bond between these leaders and the public.
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