Haredi Public
HaTzibbur HaCharedi הציבור החרדי | |
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| Leader | Moti Leitner |
| Founded | July 2026 |
| Ideology | Haredi interests |
| Knesset | 0 / 120
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| https://hatzibur-haharedi.org/ | |
Haredi Public (Hebrew: הציבור החרדי, HaTzibbur HaCharedi) founded in July 2026 and headed by Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Moti Leitner.[1][2]
The party presents itself as a moderate alternative to the established Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, advocating protection for full-time Torah scholars alongside meaningful military or national service for those who do not study full-time, introduction of core curriculum subjects, workforce participation, and greater national responsibility.[3][4]
History
[edit]The movement was launched on 19 July 2026, initially demanding representation on the Knesset lists of Degel HaTorah and Shas under the slogan “No Haredi party without the Haredi public.” After talks with the established parties stalled, it decided to run independently.[5][6]
Its official election campaign was launched on 23 August 2026 at an event in Beit Shemesh.[3] The party submitted its electoral list to the Central Elections Committee on 8 September 2026.[7]
Party chairman Moti Leitner previously founded and led the local Derech faction in the 2024 Beit Shemesh municipal elections, winning two seats on the city council and serving as deputy mayor.[8]
Policies
[edit]The party has a more open stance on Haredi conscription in Israel than the other Haredi parties.[3] Unlike the established Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, it has included a woman, Nechumi Yaffe, on its electoral list for the 2026 Israeli legislative election.[9] If the party wins seats, Yaffe would become the first Haredi woman elected to the Knesset to represent a Haredi party.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ Neev, Keshet (19 July 2026). "New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ Spiriton, Lir (26 July 2026). "Can the Ultra-Orthodox Political Establishment Be Challenged? A New Generation Is Trying". Shomrim. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 Sokol, Sam (23 August 2026). "New moderate Haredi party launches as alternative to UTJ's and Shas's 'detachment and stupidity'; IDF service for all who don't learn full-time". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "The Charedi Community · This Time, Taking Responsibility". Hatzibur HaCharedi. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Revolts Against Haredi Political Establishment". JFeed. 19 July 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "«אין מפלגה חרדית בלי הציבור החרדי»: עשרות אלפי חרדים דורשים ייצוג ברשימות לכנסת". Hatzibur HaCharedi (in Hebrew). 19 July 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "Hatzibur HaCharedi Party Submits Its List for the 26th Knesset". JFeed. 8 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ "מוטי לייטנר". Hatzibur HaCharedi (in Hebrew). Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ Jaffa, Jacob (8 September 2026). "Charedi party announces female Knesset candidate for first time in Israel's history". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
- ↑ "In first for Israel, ultra-Orthodox party picks a woman to run on its Knesset slate". The Times of Israel. 8 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
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