A group of senior Religious Zionist rabbanim has issued a public letter strongly opposing the use of arrests and forceful enforcement measures against yeshiva students, warning that such steps are deepening divisions and making enlistment less likely.
The statement was issued by the Torat HaAretz HaTovah rabbinical organization under the title “Not by Might, Nor by Power,” amid the escalating dispute over enforcement against yeshiva students.
“The rabbanim of Torat HaAretz HaTovah completely reject the use of arrests and heavy-handed conduct toward yeshiva students,” the letter states. “These actions deepen the division and lack of trust, and do not bring soldiers into the army, but only further distance the possibility of enlistment.”
The rabbanim also called on all sides to avoid actions that harm the broader public and condemned all forms of violence, including verbal violence. “Every form of violence, including verbal violence, deepens the crisis and prevents a solution to this painful issue,” they wrote.
The letter concludes: “Only respectful and substantive dialogue will bring about a practical solution.”
The statement was signed by senior Religious Zionist rabbanim, including Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, along with many others.
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It’s a shame that many Wicked commenters here rejoice with every arrest and celebrate every sanction when even those rabbanim have a heart and see the destruction it’s causing among AmYisrael. Whether you personally agree or not, to be happy that Rav Lando or Rav Hirsch don’t sleep well at night and the lives of their students became more difficult shows how far you are from Hashem. It’s better not to be reminded the hard way
Only protests will keep yeshiva boys out of the army that’s run against Halacha. Why do you think they don’t draft boys from meah shearim. The government can’t afford a protest that will close up a whole city. Common sense. Keep protesting
“These actions deepen the division and lack of trust” THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THE A-G, S-COURT & CO WANT.., “and do not bring soldiers into the army, but only further distance the possibility of enlistment.” THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT ENLISTMENT – PERSECUTION TO DESTROY THE TORAH WORLD!
Listen to what they say. These actions do not bring soldiers into the army.
משמע: If they would, these actions would be legitimate.
הלנו אתה אם לצרנו
It won’t help. Unlike chareidi politicians, Religious Zionist politicians do not follow or answer to Religious Zionist rabbis. They are “strong and independent” personalities. Chareidi parties align with their rabbis. Religious Zionist rabbis align with their parties.