Haredi Community Rejects Political Overtures, Sticking to Core Values
תומצת מתוך Behadrei Haredim על ידי baba
Haredi leaders, or "Bnei Torah," have rejected overtures from politicians who previously criticized their community but now seek their votes for government positions. They maintain their commitment to traditional religious values and the pursuit of the World to Come, viewing this life as a temporary sojourn. The community cites the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Moshe Katz and Rabbi A. L. Shteinman to underscore their unwavering dedication to spiritual goals over political gains.
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- Haredi leaders reject political advances from "Change Bloc" politicians seeking their support.
- The community, known as "Bnei Torah," insists on maintaining their traditional religious values.
- They view this life as a temporary "ger" (sojourner) in preparation for the eternal "toshav" (resident) in the World to Come.
- The teachings of Rabbi Chaim Moshe Katz and Rabbi A. L. Shteinman are cited to support their stance.
- The community prioritizes spiritual fulfillment over political power and worldly benefits.
Politicians from the "Change Bloc" who previously derided the Haredi public are now seeking their support, a shift attributed to the allure of government positions. However, the Haredi community, referred to as "Bnei Torah" (children of the Torah), states they will not alter their ways or compromise their beliefs.
They emphasize adherence to the path laid out by their rabbis, refusing to be swayed by political overtures or attempts to change their worldview according to Torah law. The article draws a parallel to the biblical concept of being both a "ger" (stranger/sojourner) and a "toshav" (resident), explaining that one can be a temporary resident in this world to become a permanent resident in the next.
This perspective, rooted in the teaching "Prepare yourself in the antechamber so that you may enter the hall," highlights the belief that this world is merely a corridor to the true destination, the World to Come. Investing too heavily in the "antechamber" of worldly pursuits comes at the expense of the "hall" of spiritual fulfillment.
Illustrating this point, the article recounts how Rabbi A. L. Shteinman, upon seeing extensive luggage prepared for a two-week trip to the United States, wept, contemplating the immense preparation needed for the eternal journey to the World to Come. The Haredi community asserts that their focus remains on this ultimate purpose, unaffected by political courtship or the potential benefits of government power.
לא אותו אירוע: ידיעות אחרות שחולקות עם הידיעה הזו אנשים, מקומות או נושא. רקע, תגובות והמשכים.
