Shas's Top Rabbi Opposes Joining Left-Wing Government
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior figure in the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, has voiced opposition to joining a left-wing government. He distinguishes between dialogue and coalition membership, citing concerns over left-wing partners and their perceived opposition to Jewish tradition. Rabbi Maya believes Shas cannot achieve its goals in such a government.
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- Senior Shas Rabbi Moshe Maya opposes joining a left-wing government coalition.
- Rabbi Maya differentiates between dialogue and actual coalition membership.
- He cited concerns about left-wing figures and their opposition to tradition.
- Maya believes Shas cannot fulfill its mission in a left-wing government.
- His remarks came amid talks between United Torah Judaism and other parties.
Rabbi Moshe Maya, the senior rabbi of the Council of Torah Sages of the Shas party, has expressed strong opposition to joining a left-wing government. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions between the United Torah Judaism party and figures like Yesh Atid chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman.
Rabbi Maya differentiated between engaging in dialogue with Eisenkot, which he deemed acceptable for the sake of unity, and the prospect of joining a coalition reliant on left-wing partners. He stated that while Eisenkot himself is not the issue, partnering with individuals such as Yair Golan and MK Gilad Kariv, alongside a departure from the religious and traditional camp, presents a fundamental problem.
"How is it possible that at a crossroads between left-wing culture, which represents the culture of 'eaters of wild animals,' and the right-wing public that represents Judaism and tradition, we would go with those who hate God?" Rabbi Maya questioned, adding that such a move could even endanger lives.
He further argued that Shas would be unable to fulfill its founding mission within a government dependent on left-wing parties. Rabbi Maya's stance outlines a clear distinction between a willingness to conduct political discussions for unity and an unwillingness to join a coalition perceived as contrary to the values of the religious community.
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