Finance Minister Smotrich Responds to Rabbi Lando's Criticism of Religious Zionists
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's harsh criticism of Religious Zionists, highlighting the dilemma of addressing the issue while respecting rabbinic authority.
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- Rabbi Dov Lando harshly criticized some Religious Zionists for serving in the army and killing people.
- Smotrich called the situation a dilemma between speaking out and respecting rabbinic authority.
- Smotrich spoke at a Hesder yeshiva in Tefahot addressing the controversy.
- He quoted a verse from Psalms urging restraint in speech, especially on Tisha B'Av eve.
- Smotrich emphasized the need to be cautious when discussing sensitive religious matters.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the sharp criticism made by Degel HaTorah leader Rabbi Dov Lando against the Religious Zionist community. Rabbi Lando had condemned some members of the Religious Zionist sector, saying, "There are wicked people, and some wear the knitted kippah. They go to the army and kill people, is that permitted? It is outright murder."
Speaking at a Hesder yeshiva in Tefahot, Smotrich acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating, "It is a big dilemma. On one hand, we cannot remain silent, and on the other hand, we cannot speak because we are careful with the coals of the sages." He emphasized the need for restraint and quoted a verse traditionally recited on the eve of Tisha B'Av: "Who is the man who desires life, loves days to see good? Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit."
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