Support for Hareidi Party Endangered
UTJ Fears Intimidation by Extremists
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Commentary;
It is truly fascinating to contrast Yaakov Litzman’s version of the situation with that of the Admor [Rebbe] of Slonim.
As one reads both articles, one finds that apparently Litzman plays the same game in Chareidi circles that Sharon and Olmert play; alienation and radicalization of any individual or group who stands in his way.
Litzman apparently has falsely lumped the Slonim Chassidic sect Edah Haredit in with Neturei Karta and other Ultra-Orthodox elements, when in reality, the question must be asked; Does MK Litzman have what to hide behind this bogus characterization of Slonim as “radical?” This author finds that the truth seems closer to the Slonim Rebbe’s account.
“The Rebbe was quoted as saying, ‘One must not vote for United Torah Judaism, which is the same as voting for Kadima.’ Other segments among the Chareidim accuse the politicians of ‘ …the abuse of the Torah Sage Rabbi Elyashiv and ignoring of the Council of Torah Sages, and the behavior of the party faction during the Disengagement.'”
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Litzman’s actions have been highly and openly criticized, “Specifically, he was ordered to vote ‘no’ in a critical Disengagement vote in the Finance Committee in November 2004. However, he was curiously absent from the session, explaining that he had an important Postal Authority event to attend at a Dead Sea hotel. Litzman later explained to Radio Kol Chai, ‘In political matters, one need not consult with the Torah sages’ – a position that had not heretofore been heard in his party.” MB