Noam Party Rabbis Urge Activists to Persevere After Election Disappointment
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Following the Noam party's poor performance in the recent elections with just 8,428 votes, leading rabbis are encouraging activists not to despair. Rabbis Yosef Zini, Mordechai Zeev Hass, and Rafael Giami have issued messages emphasizing the spiritual importance of their work and urging perseverance. They suggest the low vote count reflects a national spiritual crisis and that their efforts have intrinsic value, regardless of immediate electoral success. The rabbis called for continued dedication and expressed faith in future positive outcomes.
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- Noam party secured only 8,428 votes in the recent election.
- Rabbi Yosef Zini stated the low vote count signals a severe spiritual crisis for the Jewish people.
- Rabbis urged activists to persevere, emphasizing the spiritual value of their efforts over electoral results.
- Leaders warned of potential "difficult upheavals" if public responsibility is not grasped.
- Activists were encouraged to avoid sadness and maintain faith in their mission.
- Rabbis suggested the outcome might be part of divine providence and beneficial long-term.
Following the Noam party's disappointing election results, securing only 8,428 votes, prominent rabbis are urging activists to remain steadfast and continue their work. Rabbi Yosef Zini, a leading figure in the party, responded to questions about whether the party had erred by stating that the low vote count indicates a "severe and dangerous spiritual crisis" for the Jewish people, rather than a mistake by the party. He emphasized the critical importance of their mission, particularly concerning the education of Jewish children, and warned of "difficult upheavals" if the public does not grasp the depth of its responsibility, especially after the events of October 7th.
Rabbi Mordechai Zeev Hass, rabbi of Neve settlement and head of the Midbar K'Tzavot Yeshiva, sent a message of encouragement to party activists, reframing their efforts. He argued that while the secular world is judged by results, the sacred realm is valued by the act of devotion itself. He praised the activists as a "precious, wonderful, devoted, and pure-hearted army" whose actions have spiritual significance and will ultimately lead to salvation.
Rabbi Rafael Giami, chairman of the Shaarei Da'at organization, also addressed the activists' disappointment. He acknowledged the significant challenge of receiving so few votes after extensive work but stressed that true testing comes in difficult times, likening it to the trials of Abraham. He called on activists to avoid sadness, emphasizing that their efforts have inherent value regardless of the electoral outcome. He urged them to continue believing in their path and the spiritual awakening they have fostered, stating that "this holy movement must rise" within the Jewish people.
Rabbi Giami concluded by suggesting that even the disappointing results might be part of divine providence and could prove beneficial in the future. He encouraged mutual strengthening and continued activity, expressing optimism for future elections.
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