Tens of Thousands Gather in Bnei Brak for United Torah Judaism Rally

Tens of thousands of people gathered on Sunday evening for the central election rally of United Torah Judaism at the Rabbi Landau Bridge in Bnei Brak, aiming to mobilize the public and encourage voter turnout ahead of Tuesday's upcoming elections.

The rally, held with the participation of leading Lithuanian rabbis of United Torah Judaism, was attended by United Torah Judaism list leader MK Yaakov Asher, outgoing MK Moshe Gafni, chairman of Degel HaTorah, and Bnei Brak Mayor Hanoch Zeibert.

"There is a sense of a state of emergency, and the Torah leaders have stated this," rally speaker Yaakov Worgenbasher said. "We need to bring as many voters as possible to show that the Haredi public cannot be broken or dissolved by various draconian sanctions or decisions. We must not drop in the number of votes."

Fear of Vote Leakage and the Message to Voters

• The rally took place against the backdrop of concerns over vote leakage to the newly emerged HaTzibur HaHaredi Party, led by Moti Leitner.

• Large banners were hung across the wide bridge bearing slogans such as "The right to be Haredi."

• Participants were distributed flyers reading: "This is not just your vote, it is the voice of tens of thousands of Torah scholars... They decide the fate of the Torah and the future of generations."

Massive Turnout and Heavy Traffic Delays

Participants arrived early to secure spots near the stage, sparking spontaneous dance circles among young attendees. Yeshiva students traveled from all across the country, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area. Em Hamoshavot Road was closed to eastbound traffic, and large police forces were deployed to maintain public order.

Following the open-air evening prayer, the rally—officially titled the "Grand Sanctification of God Assembly"—officially commenced with the recitation of Psalms.