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Chabad Rabbinical Court Condemns Politician's Inclusion on Otzma Yehudit List
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 hour ago
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The Chabad Rabbinical Court in Israel has publicly opposed the placement of Yossi Goldberg on the Otzma Yehudit party's Knesset list, stating it violates Chabad's principles of political neutrality and misrepresents the movement. The court's statement came after party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Goldberg's candidacy, intending to appeal to Chabad and Haredi voters.
- 01Chabad Rabbinical Court opposes Yossi Goldberg's inclusion on Otzma Yehudit list.
- 02Court states Goldberg's political role contradicts Chabad's principles.
- 03Rabbis claim Goldberg's presence falsely links Chabad to the party.
- 04Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir had announced Goldberg's candidacy.
- 05Ben-Gvir aimed to attract Chabad and Haredi voters with Goldberg's inclusion.
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