Exclusive documentation from closed meetings reveals the pressure in Yahadut HaTorah: "We need miracles here"

Exclusive documentation from a closed meeting at the home of Degel HaTorah leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch reveals deep concern within the party over loss of political power ahead of elections. Rabbi Hirsch and other senior officials express worry about low poll numbers, lack of a draft law for yeshiva students, and negative public sentiment, calling for a miracle to change the situation.

Exclusive documentation obtained by i24NEWS reporter Ari Kalman reveals a closed meeting at the home of Degel HaTorah leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, presenting a much more tense situation than the confidence projected outwardly by Yahadut HaTorah. In the internal discussion, senior party officials express grave concern over losing their political power. Rabbi Hirsch says that Degel HaTorah having only 7 seats is a "desecration of God's name." Menachem Shapira notes that the mood on the street is not good and that "we need miracles here, for people to turn around." Rabbi Hirsch estimates the situation will change as elections approach, but Silman warns that only three weeks remain after the holiday. Rabbi Hirsch describes the situation as "alarming" in the absence of a draft law for yeshiva students, stating that "the state's existence is weak, naturally... everyone is against us."

Exclusive documentation from closed meetings reveals the pressure in Yahadut HaTorah: "We need miracles here"