Midreshet UT Lindenbaum from the Or Torah Stone network held a special study and melody meeting tonight (Tuesday) in honor of Jerusalem Day in the presence of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana, President and Head of the Or Torah Stone Network R. Katriel Brender, CEO of the network Yinon Ahiman, Rosh Midrasha Rabbi Ehad Taharlev and the students.
“As prime minister, the thing that worries me far beyond threats from Iran or Hamas is the internal divisions that are paralyzing and do not allow us to fight and face challenges and enemies,” Bennett began, emphasizing that “hatred stems from group affiliation From the Likud, we have a challenge to overcome the tribal garden that we have had a hard time disengaging from since the time of the Bible. I do not think for a moment that my Plugata members on the left love the country less than I do. I do not have a monopoly on the love of the country, not all justice is with me, and not only the people of the left long for peace. The essence of redemption is to get along with everything. We do not have an insurance certificate that everything will be fine, but we have to make an effort to achieve that. “
Deputy Minister Matan Kahana was also present at the meeting. Photo: Spokeswoman
“I promised not to form a left-wing government – this is not a left-wing government”
In response to questions posed by a student during the pre-election meeting regarding the promise not to sit in government with Lapid and the Arabs, the prime minister noted: “I promised not to form a left-wing government, but this is not a left-wing government. “I made a mistake that I promised. Netanyahu failed to form a government four times and I asked if it was right to break a promise or do what is right for Israel. It was difficult and I knew that after the decision hell would be released. I am proud of what we are trying to do.
In response to a question about the evacuation of Chumash, in contrast to the establishment of Bedouin localities in the Negev, Bennett noted that “there is a law that states that construction in localities that were part of the disengagement is illegal, currently the law is not different. And we are in the midst of a wave of terrorism and we must act wisely. “
Asked by one of the students how he balances my positions and values with such a diverse coalition, Bennett replied: “We will put aside all ideological disagreements as much as possible, we will not make changes in the status quo in religion and state, we will continue to address the small things here – security, economy, Education and infrastructure. “
“We are witnessing a steady increase in the level of violence in Israeli society”
President and head of the Or Torah Stone network institutions, Rabbi Dr. Katriel Brender: “The Talmud teaches us that Jerusalem is a city that is connected together – that makes all of Israel friends. The vision of Jerusalem entails a united city and the people of Israel united. The city is connected in its sanctity and united in one goal, despite the controversies and rifts. In the past year, Prime Minister Bennett has chosen to destroy the political and sectoral canvas in order to find a broad and deep common denominator. “You have challenged us all to choose a unifier over the divider, even if politically it is difficult to maintain, and there is a pointed legacy in the light of which our student must be educated.”
The head of the OT Lindenbaum seminary, Rabbi Ehad Taharlev, stated: It loosens the cracks of its tongue and it makes venomous use of its words, the rift is dangerous, and could damage the building of Jerusalem and its restoration. We need a good eye. To unity and to see the good in the other even when his opinions and worldview are contrary to mine. Our dear Prime Minister, from this house in Jerusalem – the largest beit midrash in the world for women, a place where we educate for the good eye and acceptance and inclusion of the other, I want to congratulate you that you continue to try to unite our people, continue to lead our people to districts of stability, love and brotherhood Israel”.