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Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Declines Senior Role in Religious Zionism Party Citing Desire to Remain Apolitical

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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

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Rabbi Avraham Zarviv declined an offer from Religious Zionism party leader Bezalel Smotrich to join the Knesset list and serve as a minister. Zarviv prefers to remain apolitical and serve all of Israel, despite the prominent offer. The move is part of Smotrich's effort to broaden his party's appeal beyond its traditional base.

01Rabbi Avraham Zarviv rejected a senior Knesset slot and ministerial role offered by Religious Zionism.
02The offer aimed to expand the party's appeal beyond its settler core to wider Israeli voters.
03Zarviv wants to remain apolitical and serve the entire Jewish public without party affiliation.
04He currently serves as a dayan in Tel Aviv and Ariel rabbinical courts.
05Zarviv gained prominence during the Iron Swords operation combining military service with religious teachings.
06Bezalel Smotrich is still considering other candidates like Alon Davidi for the second slot.

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