The senior rabbis of the Leumi religious sector stated that Palestinian workers who might endanger the environment in which they work should not be allowed into the settlements, and that the employment of Jewish workers should be preferred.
The rabbis, who are united under the "Rabbi of the Good Land" organization, including Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, Rabbi Dov Lior, Rabbi Eliakim Levanon, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi David Chai HaCohen and others, were required to address the question of employing Palestinian laborers in light of what happened on October 7.
"After the massacre that took place on Simchat Torah, is it permissible to employ laborers from Yosh or from any other place, who may endanger their work environment?", the rabbis were asked.
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"In principle, according to the Halacha, it is always preferable to buy from our Jewish brothers and to employ Jewish workers," the rabbis replied.
They dealt with the question of whether it is permissible to take funds that are traditionally donated as "tithes" and make up the gap.
"In times of need, it is certainly possible to use tithe money to bridge the gap between the cost of a Jewish laborer and a foreign laborer."
Do not force the Knesset of the workers in Yosh
"In any place where there is a fear, even a remote one, of soul control, extreme caution must be exercised and financial considerations must not be taken into account, as it is said in the Torah: 'And be very careful of your souls'. Therefore, workers who may endanger the environment in which they work must not be brought in."
The rabbis also clarified that it is also possible to pay from tithing money to bridge the gap between the cost of hiring workers who are not dangerous (even if they are not Jewish) and cheap workers who may endanger their environment.
"The residents of Yosh should not be forced to bring in Palestinian workers who risk their lives!", Photo: AP
The rabbis added that "Yosh residents should not be forced to bring in workers who risk their lives!
The equality that exists on their part in duties and dedication in the war, also requires real equality in the personal security of the settlers." In conclusion, they turned with the call: "We appeal to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense and every public figure, to act quickly and effectively to prevent the discrimination of the residents of Yosh, compared to the rest of the citizens of our country." .
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