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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Haredi Yeshiva Leaders Urge Against Protest Votes in Upcoming Election

Leaders of Haredi secondary yeshivas have issued their first-ever election letter, urging against protest votes. The statement comes as Moti Lightner's party, polling at 0.3%, faces criticism for being a protest candidacy.

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What happened

  1. 01Haredi yeshiva leaders issued their first election letter, breaking tradition.
  2. 02The letter advises against protest votes and actions harming the Haredi public.
  3. 03Moti Lightner's party is criticized as a protest vote with minimal support.
  4. 04The leaders stressed acting responsibly and following rabbinical guidance.
  5. 05Several prominent rabbis signed the letter, including from Beit Shemesh.

The yeshiva leaders emphasized acting responsibly and avoiding actions that harm the Haredi public, following rabbinical guidance.

Translated and summarized by baba from JDN, the latest report. Read JDN’s original

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