Gafni: Torah study was the 'anchor of salvation' for the Jewish people in exile

MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) defended the Torah Study Basic Law during its preliminary Knesset reading, stating that Torah study was the anchor that preserved the Jewish people throughout the exile and remains so today. The comment, reported by N12, follows the bill's stormy passage in a 56-43 vote earlier on Tuesday.

4 developments

1. 7 days ago · 16:16 · 10 JunLatest

   Gafni called Torah study the 'anchor of salvation' during the Knesset debate.

2. 14:30 · 10 Jun

   MK Gafni sparked outrage by comparing Torah study to the Warsaw Ghetto.

3. 14:15 · 10 Jun

   Floor chaos reported as 4 coalition MKs voted against the bill

• Developing7 days ago · 16:58 · 10 JunJournalist Amichai Attali slams Basic Law: Torah Study as anti-Zionist after preliminary vote
• Strong21:49 · 8 JunNetanyahu meets Gafni to secure votes for Torah Study Basic Law
• Strong7 days ago · 15:08 · 10 JunGantz votes against Torah Study Basic Law, calls it a 'cover for draft dodging'
• Strong7 days ago · 16:07 · 10 JunOpposition leaders blast Basic Law on Torah study after preliminary Knesset vote

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