Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Praises MK Michal Waldiger Ahead of Primaries

Chief Rabbi of Israel and President of the Chief Rabbinate Council, Rabbi Kalman Bar, sent a personal letter of appreciation to MK Michal Waldiger for her public service during the 25th Knesset. In the letter, Rabbi Bar commended Waldiger's leadership as Chair of the Labor and Welfare Committee, highlighting her dedication and sensitivity in serving both the public and individuals. He praised her efforts on religious and state matters, noting her representation of halachic positions and the views of Israel's rabbis with pride.

Rabbi Bar also referenced their ongoing collaboration, recalling a statement he made during Sukkot at Waldiger's sukkah about their joint work on important legislation related to "seed harvesting." He mentioned that he had sought support from Haredi rabbis for the bill and received their praise for Waldiger.

Concluding the letter, Rabbi Bar encouraged Waldiger to continue her public work for the Torah, the people of Israel, and the country's future, expressing hope for her continued success and blessing her past achievements. The letter arrives five days before the upcoming primaries, hinting at her ongoing political career.